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.

Near-Term Trend Is Down — Buy or Sell?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should play the short side of the market, but investors should prepare to buy stocks at bargain prices.

4 Shipping Stocks Cashing in on a Rising Tide

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
So how do you ride the rising tide in the dry bulk sector -- and which shipping stocks should get the biggest lift? Here are four dry bulk carrier stocks to consider now.

This Bull Is Likely to Keep Surprising Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The stock market's current exuberance cannot be ignored if you want to be successful.

Buy Shipping Stocks Now for Big Upside

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Dry bulk shipping stocks are far from experiencing fair winds and following seas, but their fortunes are more favorable than tanker cousins like Frontline.

Don’t Despair About the Dow Jones’ Descent

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The multiday declines of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the transports, as well as the DJTA's underperformance, still isn't much to hang one's hat on.

Mr. Market Needs a Crutch

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
August's early market breakout has been followed by corrections and non-confirmations, putting its validity in question.

How Long Will the S&P 500 Last Above 1700?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the negative divergences between market internals and momentum grow, the risk of a mean-reversion move lower for the S&P 500 is rising by the day.

Trucking Stocks: 2 to Drive, 2 to Park

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Although all motor carriers are facing a combination of headwinds and tailwinds, some trucking stocks are better positioned than others. Here's a quick look at a few.

Trusty Dow Theory Flashes Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It's telling us that a broad market advance is under way with solid group rotation.

Don’t Sweat Dow Transports’ Failure to Confirm

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit yet another all-time high that the Dow Transports failed to corroborate ... but that's no reason to panic. Here's why.

Welcome Any Pullbacks as Buying Opportunities

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Q2 earnings plus several days of Fed talk could slow the market down somewhat.

Market Issues Short-Term Sell Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
None of the major indices has been successful in breaking its 50-day moving average.

Why You Shouldn’t Heed Calls of a Market Top

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Some well-respected technicians are calling for a breakdown, but I see the market building a bullish base.

Divergence Raises Caution Flag

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Industrials and transports show a disconnect, and both are on MACD sell signals.

Friday’s Bloodbath Isn’t Over Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Friday was a sea of red ... and the charts point to continued pain ahead. Here's what you need to know.

Summer Travel Underscores a Still-Slow Recovery

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think a booming stock market means a busy summer for vacations? Think again.

With Trucking Stocks, Watch Out for Potholes

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Trucking stocks have been booming lately thanks to the broader bull market and other factors like cheap fuel, but the recovery may slow down soon. Here's why.

In My 45 Years in the Market, I Have Never Seen Anything Like This

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
In his 45 years in the market, Sam Collins says he has never witnessed such a lack of enthusiasm for one of the biggest, boldest bull markets in history.

This Bull Should Charge Higher Until the Public Catches On

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A powerful new buy signal has been issued, but the average investor is still afraid to go all in.
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