Railroads

An improving U.S. economy, significant surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many of the company's end markets are expected to fuel future growth of Union Pacific Corp. (UNP). In the previous quarter, the company benefited primarily from increased operating revenues due to growth...

Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) won an $89 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard. The contract has certain options that can increase the potential value of the contract to $94 million. Under the contract, Northrop will supply long-lead materials for the fifth National...

Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) won an $89 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard. The contract has certain options that can increase the potential value of the contract to $94 million. Under the contract, Northrop will supply long-lead materials for the fifth National...

As we blast into 2011, the global economy continues to show signs of strength. That may fly in the face of the never ending stream of negativity from the media, but a closer look reveals a clear trend higher. At the very top, GDP in both developed and emerging markets has been on the upswing for...

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), Canada's second biggest railway, plans to invest C$950 million to C$1.05 billion in capital projects this year. The capital plan represents an increase of approximately 30% from the C$750 million to C$800 million budgeted for 2010. Canadian Pacific will...

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), Canada's second biggest railway, plans to invest C$950 million to C$1.05 billion in capital projects this year. The capital plan represents an increase of approximately 30% from the C$750 million to C$800 million budgeted for 2010. Canadian Pacific will...

Citi Investment Research is out with a research report on CSX (NYSE: CSX), saying it, along with Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) are best positioned for this year. It has a 1M rating and a $80 price target on shares. In a note to clients, Citi writes, "While we are constructive on the entire group's...

Conventional wisdom would say yes, but the market doesn't act on conventional wisdom, it does just the opposite. According to a list put together by NPR, here are the sectors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates: "Occupations with the lowest unemployment rates: * Appraisers and...

Morgan Keegan is raising its estimates on Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (NYSE: GWR), but is maintaining its $58 price target on shares. It still rates GWR at Outperform. In a note sent to investors, Morgan Keegan writes, "As we expected, the 45G Short-Line Railroad Tax Credit was extended for two...

As we blast into 2011, the global economy continues to show signs of strength. That may fly in the face of the never ending stream of negativity from the media, but a closer look reveals a clear trend higher. At the very top, GDP in both developed and emerging markets has been on the upswing for...

Industry Rank Analysis 1-5-11 As the economy recovers -- and yes it does appear that we are recovering, although not fast enough -- more and more goods will be produced and sold. Those goods have to move. One of the indications that we are in a recovery is the fact that more goods have started to...

Shares of Canadian National Railway (NYSE: CNI) are lower on the session by 0.13%, trading at $67.84. Overall call volume is now running at 12.23x the daily average, with 51% of all calls traded being purchases on the offer. 3,083 contracts have traded on the session so far. Canadian National...

Industry Rank Analysis 1-5-11 As the economy recovers -- and yes it does appear that we are recovering, although not fast enough -- more and more goods will be produced and sold. Those goods have to move. One of the indications that we are in a recovery is the fact that more goods have started to...

With short-term interest rates near zero for the foreseeable future and rumors of the 30-year bond rally coming to an end, many yield-hungry investors are turning once again to dividend stocks. But beware the siren call of high-yielding stocks. A high single-digit or low double-digit yield may...

With short-term interest rates near zero for the foreseeable future and rumors of the 30-year bond rally coming to an end, many yield-hungry investors are turning once again to dividend stocks. But beware the siren call of high-yielding stocks. A high single-digit or low double-digit yield may...