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The Transportation Sector: Here Are Three Investments In A Sector That’s Ready To Soar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:37 GMT

As the old saying goes, “You’re either a contrarian, or a victim.” It just so happens that one of the savviest contrarians I know is my colleague, Louis Basenese. And nobody takes that to heart more than Lou does. I’ve scratched my head in bewilderment on many occasions after reading one of Lou’s bold predictions – only to see his intuition prove uncanny time after time.[More...]

Warren Buffett Takes the Train to Work… Why You Should Follow His Lead

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:29:41 GMT

by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research We already knew that legendary investor Warren Buffett was bullish on the U.S. railroad industry through his holdings in Burlington Northern Santa Fe (NYSE: BNI) and others.[More...]

Warren Buffett Goes 'All in' On America… How To Play The Oracle's Big Bet

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:14 GMT

Last Sunday morning, I embarked on a spirited 60-mile bike ride with a few like-minded 50-somethings. Our route took us along the beautiful Delaware River. The Delaware – named after the Indian tribe that crossed its waters – defines the north-south border between New Jersey and my home state of Pennsylvania.[More...]

US Market Key Risers and Fallers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:33 GMT

US Market Key Risers and Fallers for Tuesday 3rd November S&P 500 - Risers Black Decker Corp. (BDK) $62.00 +30.97% Burlingtn N Sante Fe (BNI) $97.00 +27.51% American International Group Inc. (AIG) $39.22 +14.31% Stanley Works The (SWK) $49.69 +10.06% GANNETT CO INC (GCI) $10.54 +7.99% Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) $59.41 +7.90% S&P 500 - Fallers Novellus Systems Inc. (NVLS) $19.65 -5.42% Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) $45.06 -4.37% Kla-Tencor Corp. ! (KLAC) $31.51 -4.10% Sandisk Corp. (SNDK) $20.04 -3.95% Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) $11.89 -3.31% Rockwell Collins Inc. (COL) $49.24 -3.03% Dow Jones I.A - Risers Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) $56.46 +1.75% Alcoa Inc.[More...]

Street Bracing For Sharp Downside At Open - Buffett Making Bet On Economy With BNSF Rail Purchase

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:16:58 GMT

U.S. stock futures continue to point to a sharply lower open Tuesday. An Australian interest-rate hike is seen as a sign of more tightening to come around the globe, the timing of which will be crucial in keeping the recovery on track. European banking declines weighed on markets there and are likely to pressure their U.S. counterparts. Some shares have improved. Rail deal news was a supportive factor.[More...]

ETF Preview: Transportation Funds Get Boost From BNI Deal - Banking Funds Drop On European News

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:52:36 GMT

Major market ETFs, including the SPY, DIA, UYG and others, are lower in reaction to sharp downside futures trading. European banking declines are weighing on financial markets. An Australian interest-rate hike is seen as a sign of more tightening to come around the globe, the timing of which will be crucial in keeping the recovery on track.[More...]

Chart Of The Week: Falling Transports

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:56:14 GMT

For the most part, last week saw some mild negative numbers in most of the major market indices. One particular index that is closely watched by many, however, was particularly hard hit. The Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA), an essential component of Dow Theory, fell 5.4% for the week and was particularly hard hit on Friday.[More...]

Daily Highlights: 10/26/09

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:02:47 GMT

Asian shares were mostly higher Monday with S.Korean shares helped by upbeat economics.Bank failures in US exceed 100 for this year, most closings since 1992.China's September coal imports increase 7% from August as economy recoversOil prices slipped to near $80 a barrel in AsiaDollar falls versus Euro as recovery signs, stock gains sap safety demand.Japan to punish BNP Paribas's unit over convertible bond, share price manipulation.Japan's PM Hatoyama says recovery 'unpredictable,’ unemployment may worsen.S Korea's Q3 GDP rises 2.9% - fastest quarterly pace in more than seven years.SEC considering filing securities fraud charges against ICAP's US subsidiary.[More...]

Union Pacific (UNP) Not So Bullish

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:27:13 GMT

I always keep track of the railroad earnings as I still think they are a pretty good primer for the rest of the economy. I know there are others, but this is just one that I follow. So, Union Pacific reported this morning. More of the same...Revenues still down double digits, profits helped by cost cutting (release).[More...]

8 Business Services Stocks Bought with Conviction: ACN,APOL,PAYX,ADP,V,BNI,UPS,MA

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:31:56 GMT

Accenture and Apollo topped the list of purchases by our Ultimate Stock Pickers.[More...]

'Black Friday' rush starts even earlier

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Nov. 26--There's no need to wait for Black Friday to start looking for holiday deals.
A handful of businesses will be open today -- the Thanksgiving holiday -- so you can hit the stores before the turkey cools.
Walmart will stay open its normal hours during the holiday, and Kmart doors are opening at 7 a.m.

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The Transportation Sector: Here Are Three Investments In A Sector That’s Ready To Soar

Warren Buffett Takes the Train to Work… Why You Should Follow His Lead

Warren Buffett Goes 'All in' On America… How To Play The Oracle's Big Bet

US Market Key Risers and Fallers

Street Bracing For Sharp Downside At Open - Buffett Making Bet On Economy With BNSF Rail Purchase

ETF Preview: Transportation Funds Get Boost From BNI Deal - Banking Funds Drop On European News

Chart Of The Week: Falling Transports

Daily Highlights: 10/26/09

Union Pacific (UNP) Not So Bullish

8 Business Services Stocks Bought with Conviction: ACN,APOL,PAYX,ADP,V,BNI,UPS,MA

'Black Friday' rush starts even earlier

Oracle of Omaha teaching us

Productivity gains may be bad news for job seekers

Buffett goes 'all in' on big railroad -- Train of thought? Pays over long haul

Rail bypass plans moving slower than expected

EDITORIAL: Warren Buffett's crystal ball

Buffett's Berkshire buying Burlington Northern RR

Rail Bypass Plans Moving Slower Than Expected

With Unique Insight into Economy, BNSF Sees End to Slide but Bumpy Road Ahead

Railroad's Profit Slides As Traffic Remains Slow

Rothman Research Initiates Research on Companies in the Basic Materials & Services Sectors

RidgewaterEquity.com Free Fundamental Sector & Market Research on COH, EP, UNP, D, RSH and GBG

Construction Under Way on $370 Million Intermodal Terminal Planned in Illinois, an Industrial Info News Alert

PicksThatMove.Com Announces Investment Opinion On: UTS Energy Corporation, Research in Motion, Union Pacific Corp, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. And Cognizant Technology Solutions

Mansfield's C&N Companies Ethanol Marketing Division Signs 3-Year Agreement With Heron Lake BioEnergy

wRatings Ranks Most Competitive Travel & Transport Companies in 2009

Dow Earns National Award for Community Education and Emergency Response Training on Chemical Safety ; Thousands of Emergency Responders From Hundreds of Communities Across the U.S. Have Participated in Dow's Award-Winning Chemical Transportation Safety Training

BenchmarkJournal.Com Free Analyst Review for CIT, IGT, KEY, UNP, AZO and CMA

Union Pacific Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of 27 Cents a Share

Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter Earnings

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