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.

Major Breakout Could Take the Dow to 17,800

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 2, 2014

The industrials are within 45 points of triggering a new Dow Theory buy signal.

Take Sharper Aim in This Neutral Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Mar 21, 2014

Broad commitments should be set aside in favor of buying specific outperformers.

Investors, Enter Your GTC Orders Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Mar 13, 2014

Be prepared to buy on a minor pullback that should be quickly reversed.

The Best Sectors to Buy Right Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Mar 7, 2014

Jump aboard previously lagging groups and those that succumbed to profit-taking.

Dow Hanging On to 50-Day MA by a Thread

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Feb 24, 2014

Even though the bulls are having a difficult time, they are holding on.

The Most Surprising Thing About Friday’s Massive Sell-off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 27, 2014

Transports' reversal puts the intermediate trend in jeopardy.

Do Not Buy This Rally Yet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 15, 2014

Despite the triple-digit gain, the near-term future of the market is still in doubt.

The Surprising Technical Feature No One is Talking About

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 10, 2014

The pop in the Dow transports is a good indication that the bull is still on the field but taking a breather.

YRC Worldwide – YRCW Stock Plummets More Than 20%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 9, 2014

YRC Worldwide saw its stock plunge on Thursday after its union warned that a much-needed contract extension might not be approved.

Don’t Get Shaken Out by Profit-Taking

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Dec 24, 2013

Lighter holiday volume could cause greater volatility.

Market Not Overbought Despite Big Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Dec 23, 2013

Buy quality stocks on any pullback, but don't chase.

2 Plays for Rising LNG and LPG Tanker Rates

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 20, 2013

As natural gas demand rises globally, shipping LNG is becoming big business. Both TGP and GLNG stock are poised to profit.

Transports Have Not Yet Confirmed Dow’s Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Dec 20, 2013

However bullish the industrials, the transports must break to a new high in order to confirm a Dow Theory buy signal.

3 Shipping Stocks Sailing Toward Big Gains

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 19, 2013

There's a lot of money to be made in shipping stocks, but with many companies in terrible shape, you have to pick the ones with the strongest fundamentals.