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.

The Market’s Cracks Are Starting to Show

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The steep angle of the advance appears to be breaking, and MACD is hinting at a loss of momentum.

Why Boeing Is Still a Buy

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Once the Dreamliner debacle is behind it, the stock will soar as Boeing works off the huge back order of 787s and sells more of the still-unique aircraft.

Confirmed Buy Signal Yields New Upside Target for the Dow

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The industrials have broken to new highs after lagging the transports for more than a month.

Stocks May Pull Back This Week; If So, Buy!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Any weakness should be used as a buying opportunity.

What the Rally in Transports Means for the Broader Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The relationship of transportation stocks to the market gets lots of attention, but data shows that transports aren't a great predictor of market direction.

Market Forging Higher, Not Yet Warning of a Top

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Any pullback should be viewed as a buying opportunity.

The Bull is Alive and Well in This Overbought Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is flush with cash and strong technical signals.

An East Coast Port Strike: Uh-Oh

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
If it happens, the impact would be widespread -- and severe -- hitting not just shipping and freight-handling companies but retailers and manufacturers as well.

Cover All Shorts Before Santa Comes to Wall Street

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With so many positives, it is likely that the year will close on a confident note.

Could the Port Strike Kill a Santa Claus Rally?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A walkout by workers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles could cause headaches for transporters and disrupt the nation's supply chain.

Pay Attention, Market Throwing Down the ‘Hammer’

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A bullish reversal pattern and follow-through buying with a heavily oversold oscillator is an occurrence traders should take notice of.

This Quiet Market Could Be a Dangerous One

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Monday was a lackluster day, but there are plenty of dangers lurking.

Tracking the FedEx/UPS Slowdown Should Scare Investors

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
Federal Express and UPS are under intense competition from Amazon, and the entire transportation sector is hurting.

Will the Market Attack Its Old Highs?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Breadth was solid in favor of the bulls and group rotation has been steady.

Bonds? Buy Tanker Stocks Instead for Yield

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil tanker stocks are risky, but they're also necessary -- and have huge payouts. And right now is a good time to get in while valuations are down.

4 Transport Stocks to Outrun UPS and FedEx

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Even though the sector is running into heavy headwinds, these winners should deliver with solid business models and strong value.

Dow Likely to Break to New Four-Year Highs This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Two bullish formations on the chart support a move higher and MACD close to flashing a buy signal.

Spirit Airlines’ New Stratospheric Bag Fees

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Heads up, air travelers: Bags checked in at the gate will cost you $100 each. The discount carrier also hiked other bag fees.

Buy Only on Intraday Pullbacks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is in a very narrow but bullish pattern with volume contracting. Both investors and traders should play the long side of the market, but only on intraday pullbacks
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