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.

Is a Change in Trend at Hand?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The large-cap indices are flashing some warning signs.

Too Many Mixed Signals to Go Chasing Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite a number of bullish features, Dow Theory has failed to confirm.

A Break Below These Levels Could Trigger a Major Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A violation of key inflection points would be a clear signal to move to the sidelines.

Can the Market’s Technical Difficulties Be Overcome?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buyers must emerge before the key indices break through the next major support lines.

Transports’ Collapse Pulls Rug Out From Under Bulls

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The triple-digit decline in the Dow Jones Transportation Average can't be ignored.

Non-Confirmation Still Troubling Traders

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The transports' inability to follow the industrials to a new high is unnerving.

The Dow Number to Watch Today

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A close below this level would result in a much weaker near-term situation.

What to Watch for Clues to the Next Sell-off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We may be due for a mild round of profit-taking.

Expect Profit-Taking Before the Next Push Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks fell flat this week after receiving good news.

If Europe Disappoints, Look Out Below

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market has already discounted a 50 billion euro monthly bond-buying program.

Is the Bull Market in Danger?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The short-, intermediate- and long-term trends are all in question.

Take a Bullish but Cautious Approach

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Be sure to use stops since volatility can turn a profit into a loss in a blink.

Norfolk Southern: Hitching a Ride on Economic Recovery

By John Persinos, InvestorPlace Contributor
Norfolk Southern is a well-managed railroad with high operating margins and growing freight volumes. With a lock on lucrative eastern U.S. rail routes, NSC is a safer bet on the resurgence of the cyclical transportation sector.

Will the Dow Indices Break Down or Bounce?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The industrials and transports are at critical support areas.

Prepare for a Nasty Round of Selling

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We can expect a pullback to the 50-day moving averages of the major indices.

Trade of the Day: Alcoa (AA)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
My Trader’s Advantage subscribers have had good luck lately with retailers, health care, transports and industrials -- and today I’m recommending a trade that is closely related to the latter two groups in particular.

Delta Air Lines: a Cheap Seat for Long-Distance Growth

By John Persinos, InvestorPlace Contributor
Delta Air Lines' stock is poised for take off. With its compelling valuation, DAL is your best bet to profit from the global aviation industry's return to health.

Think Twice About Entering New Positions Here

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Negative signals abound following the euphoria of the break to new highs.

Bulls May Get a Trick Rather Than a Treat This Halloween

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite big gains, there are a few negatives lurking.
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