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.

Market Could Face a Dow Non-Confirmation

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 14, 2015

The transports need to hold above their 50-day moving average.

Bulls Fight to Hold Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 7, 2015

However, it currently looks more like a short-covering panic than a bullish reversal.

What Will it Take to Confirm a Bear Market?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Oct 2, 2015

While one has not yet officially been declared, I believe it's only a matter of time.

Bulls Skating on Thin Ice

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Sep 24, 2015

A break below the Dow's October lows would seal the deal for the bears.

The Bull is Wounded, but Is It Fatal?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Aug 25, 2015

If a market rally fails from here, then the bear will be loosed.

Transports Strength May be Sending a Message to China

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 28, 2015

The economically sensitive Dow Jones Transportation Average held strong as Chinese stocks plummeted.

Investors Ignoring One Very Important Thing

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jul 14, 2015

The focus on international politics has distracted traders from the real driver of stocks.

Why This Bull Market Has 2-3 Years Left

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jun 25, 2015

Despite warnings that the market is overheated, we have not yet entered the overvalued phase.

Transports Don’t Paint a Pretty Picture for Rest of the Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jun 18, 2015

They are barely hanging onto a triple-bottom and face significant overhead resistance.

Are the Transports Bottoming?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jun 15, 2015

The Dow Jones Transportation Average is showing preliminary signs of strength.

Trade of the Day: United Continental (UAL)

By Ken Trester May 29, 2015

My indicators are telling me that holding some put positions is prudent. Here’s one such trade on the beaten-down airline sector.

Key to Trading the Toughest Market in Years

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst May 29, 2015

The tug-of-war between breakout and breakdown is wearing traders out.

Trade of the Day: United Parcel Service (UPS)

By Rick Rouse, Editor, Momentum Options May 18, 2015

UPS is a stock I have followed for decades. Friday’s close above $102 was bullish, and a move above $104 could lead to a run at its 52-week high north of $114.