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.

5 Reasons Tom Horton Can Lead AMR Back From Bankruptcy

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The new CEO of American Airlines' parent AMR knows well what must be done -- and how to do it. See what he brings to the table.

5 High-Flying Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Even though government spending is ebbing, the private sector has created strong demand for goods made by the likes of Goodrich and others.

American’s Fall Could Make Boeing Falter

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Boeing's recent plane order from AMR Corp. is looking shakier, and the sweet financing Boeing had to offer AMR could come back to haunt it.

Frontline: 3 Lessons From a Troubled Tanker Company

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Frontline's stock collapse Tuesday should be a stern reminder to investors about doing their due diligence.

Handicapping Ford vs. GM Now

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
GM and Ford have fallen lately in tandem. But if conditions improve, one of these automakers is set up for a bigger rebound.

4 Ways for AMR Corp. to Pull Out of Its Tailspin

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Investors may be fearful of a bankruptcy by American Airlines' parent company, but it might just be the move to make. Here are three more things it can do to survive.

The Plane Truth Behind Boeing’s $18B Score

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Boeing's sale of 50 planes to Emirates Airline is the largest in Boeing history, but this is no guarantee of a smooth flight for BA shares.

4 Trucking Stocks That Should Deliver Good Returns

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Although the industry fears a downturn next year, most trucking stocks are starting to pick up speed again. These names could be your best bets.

Hop Aboard Norfolk Southern

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Conservatively applying a 15x multiple to expected earnings gives us a stock price of nearly $90 per share, a 20% premium to where it currently trades.

J.B. Hunt — How to Play Thursday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Domestic trucking is showing signs of growth, and oil costs have dropped -- but JBHT still is a hard read that could teeter either way after the bell

Why Warren Buffett Loves Railroads Now

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Buffett is such a railroad fan that he bought one in 2009 -- and now he believes rail freight's growth is a sign of the recovery.

Is It Time to Go Short?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week’s lows will eventually be broken, but when?

The Market is Headed Even Lower — But When?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500’s bear flag finally broke to the downside.

Can UPS Deliver Profits?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two scenarios are setting up on the charts of United Parcel Services (NYSE:UPS) that should interest traders.

Why Traders May Want to Take an Early Vacation

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The relief rally is starting to show signs of weakness, and volume will likely decline into the upcoming holiday weekend.

Buyers Beware: What This Rally Really Is

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent rally cannot be classified as anything more than an oversold bounce.

Final High-Volume Sell-off May be in Order

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The failure to hang onto the morning gain puts renewed pressure on the S&P 500’s reversal low.

Join Bill Gates in Buying CSX

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Gates Foundation boosted its stake 188% in this cheaply-priced train shipper. Should you hop on board?

2 Trucking Stocks To Roll With, 2 To Park

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Regardless of their individual numbers, whether or not you get behind trucking stocks should also depend on manufacturing output, other variables.
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