Transportation and Shipping Stocks

Activity in this transportation modal in a shipping yard mirrors stock values

Transportation and shipping stocks are among the oldest and most watched stock sectors

Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA), also known as the Dow Jones Transports, is the oldest U.S. stock index still in use. Originally solely composed of railroad companies, DTJA now also includes airlines, delivery services and logistics, trucking and marine transportation stocks.

Analysts measure the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) against the DTJA to confirm the U.S. economy’s health. Some even look to transportation and shipping stocks as market forecasters.

Invest in FreightPal to Get In On Shipping Logistics Technology

FreightPal is poised for explosive growth in the next few years. Right now the company is taking reservations for it's next funding round.

Transportation Trends: The Bigger the Change, The Bigger the Gains

The “old” auto industry is about to get demolished as four major disruptive changes hit the industry at the same time -- creating this “perfect storm” of change and opportunity.

Transportation Trends: What I Discovered on My Latest Research Trip

On a recent trip, Matt McCall was reminded how the latest transportation trends will change our lives in the coming decade. Make sure your portfolio is prepped to profit.

A Quick 7X Win in Workhorse Group (WKHS) Stock

Tesla and Nikola are making headlines and attracting buyers now, but eventually, this money will find its way into larger, better positioned electric vehicle stocks … like Workhorse Group (WKHS).

The Electric Car Revolution Is Thriving Thanks to This Breakthrough

We need the infrastructure and the technologies to make EVs run properly. And the next generation of batteries is at the forefront of making that a reality.

Transportation 2.0: The Surprising Way to Invest in This Trillion-Dollar Future

Transportation 2.0 is a massive hypergrowth trend that will change the world. Smart investors should get in on the ground floor. Here's how.

Ryder is Ready to Rise Ahead of Earnings

Stocks are pushing higher on the hope that the global economy will start to reopen soon, and a bullish call option on Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) is a good way to get in on the action.

The $1.5 Trillion Potential Behind Flying Cars

Transportation 2.0 -- including flying cars -- is coming. Investors who get in early will be richly rewarded.

Transportation 2.0’s Best Under-the-Radar Investment

Based on the numbers, this stock is not only cheap … it’s a screaming buy!

3 Hot Investing Trends: Next Steps and Big Opportunities

The profit potential for investors who get in early on the marijuana, transportation and 5G trends is massive. Here's a quick update on each theme.

Trade of the Day: Transportation Stock Ryder Is Ready for Blastoff

R stock has been lagging this move higher in the transportation stocks, but now looks increasingly likely to play catch-up soon.

Doing Nothing May be Traders’ Best Course of Action

Timing indicators tell us that the narrow range could last for another week or so.

Tired Market Needs to be Shaken Up

There are few signs of strength from a technical viewpoint.

Use Rallies to Increase Cash

Until the overhead of potential sellers is overcome, the market remains neutral at best.

Dow Transports Still on the Wrong Side of the Tracks

With the Dow Jones Transportation Average failing to confirm the advance, traders should remain caution.

Market Pattern is Positive, Though Suspect

Traders should still exercise caution at this juncture.

Major Reversal May be Just Around the Corner

With a pending Dow Theory non-confirmation, this is not the time to chase stocks.

Transports Give Cautionary Signal

The failure of the Dow Jones Transportation Average to hold above support is not a good sign.

Dow Closes in the Black for 2016, But…

As strong as the index may currently appear, it will probably not break to a new high.