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.

Buyers, Don’t Be Shaken by the Sell-off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Expect profit-taking and negative news to cause corrections, but the market's direction is up.

Market in Need of a Shakeout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Look for a pullback to at least the breakout points of each major index.

Caution: Major Breakout Has Yet to Be Confirmed

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The trend appears to be strongly up, but volume is very low and breadth is weak.

These Days, Kids Don’t Come Cheap

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
More adults than ever are holding off on starting a family -- and when you add up how much a bundle of joy costs, it's easy to see why.

Don’t be Fooled by an Early Week Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A short-term rally may occur, but chances are high that stocks are headed south.

3 Reasons Trucking Stocks May Stall

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The trucking industry is hitting some hard road these days, but one stock in the sector still looks like it could be a big winner.

Dow Appears to be Forming a Triple-Top

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volume and breadth continue to shrink, and the stochastic has issued a short-term sell signal.

4 Reasons FedEx Will Keep Delivering

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Even the potential loss of its $1.5 billion U.S. Postal Service contract would not be a crushing blow to FDX. Here's why.

3 Technical Reasons This Rally May Fail

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls face serious obstacles that will likely lead to a failure of the breakout.

Non-confirmation Could be Problematic for Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The transports' lack of follow-through makes the Dow's breakout incomplete.

Wait to Buy Until Stocks Go 5%-10% Lower

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Most stocks will likely pull back to their support areas, giving us an opportunity to buy them at a discount.

All Aboard the Bakken Shale Railroad Plays

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The ever-growing need to move drilling material in and crude oil out by rail is creating a gusher of revenue for a select group of railroad companies.

Dow’s Heavy-Duty Sell Signal Spells Trouble

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite Tuesday’s advance, the test of the 200-day moving average may not be over.

Tire Manufacturers Finally Ready to Roll

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The shipping industry is busier and rubber prices are tanking, creating the perfect storm for tire manufacturers -- and their investors -- to make some money.

3 Railroad Stocks That Keep Rolling

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
These railroads are cashing in on booming "intermodal" shipments. See what that means -- and how to profit.

Have Markets Reached a Buyable Bottom?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Global stocks and the S&P 500 are pointing to a little optimism -- but the buying opportunity could be an exploding offer.

4 Reasons Lower Fuel Prices Won’t Lift Airlines

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
But US Airways' stock is poised to buck the industry headwinds. One big reason: The growing odds that it will acquire American Airlines out of bankruptcy.

Is It Time to Liquidate Your Positions?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is approaching a major top, and it’s doubtful we’ll see a breakout to new highs this week.

Why $100 Oil Is the New $80

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Political instability in the Mideast will continue to add a premium of around $20 per barrel to what oil prices would be based on supply and demand.
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