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.

Dow Theory Generates a Buy Signal … Again

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Dow Industrials triggered another buy signal, and transports have responded in kind. Use the opportunity to capitalize on a low-risk entry point in this railroad stock.

Fly With a JetBlue Fund: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consider bundling five hot stock picks in information technology, transportation, financial and other sectors via these exchange-traded funds instead.

3 Picks to Cash In on the Energy Sector’s Checkered Cabs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Snatch up one of these three companies focused on shuttling workers from shore to oil rigs; the "Checkered Cab" niche that is actually quite profitable.

The Chart I Find Most Concerning in This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It appears institutions may be turning to the protection of bonds.

4 Sector Charts Warn of Price Weakness

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week’s rally produced a series of lower highs in these important groups.

Avoid This Sector Until After Friday

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
I would caution against taking any major long or short positions in the financials right now.

Utilities Burn Bright as Market Outlook Dims

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
An improving U.S. economy and the coldest March in recent memory have the utility sector putting up electrifying returns so far this year. Their defensive nature will help maintain that run in months ahead.

‘Smart Money’ Still Chasing Blue Chips, but Should You?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should stay on the sidelines, preserving their buying power until after the current indecision runs its course.

The First Sign of Trouble in Paradise for Stocks?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the market made new highs, some technicians are worried about a Dow Theory non-confirmation.

3 Bearish Plays to Make in Transportation

By Johnson Research Group
While we love the performance of the transports, they're flying high on technicians’ radar screens for profit-taking potential.

How Concerned Should Traders be About the Market’s Reversal?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After plugging away to a new intraday high, headlines drove the S&P 500 to a negative close.

Stick With the ‘Dumb Money’ for Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sentiment indicators show corporate insiders are selling while average investors are buying.

Attention Those Afraid of Buying at the Top: This Market is Still ‘Cheap’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Fundamentals and technical indicators point to higher prices.

Don’t Get Left Behind as the Market Climbs a Wall of Worry

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are overdue for a mild correction, but smart investors will be ready to buy.

2 Picks to Keep Your Portfolio Chugging Along

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Improvements in oil and gas technology have been huge in recent years, but good old fashioned railcars are still key. Cash in on that reality with these stocks.

The $10 Billion Boring Growth Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
C.H. Robinson is a transport and logistics service that's mega-profitable. One reason: It doesn't actually buy any of its own transportation equipment.

Don’t Go Crazy Over an AMR-US Airways Deal

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors win if a merger keeps an airline out of bankruptcy, but the post-merger share performance of the new entities -- and their volatility -- is nothing to be excited about.

Time to Hop Off Transportation Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
This sector jumped 20% in less than three months amid growing optimism about the economy. That run-up is about over.

The Bears’ First Victory of 2013

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Transports, small-caps and junk bonds all stumbled Wednesday -- a signal that caution might be warranted in the short-term.
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