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• An Overlooked Air Transport Company With Strong Fundamentals

  By Daniel James - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: ATSG, AAWW, FWRD

  Most discussions on the air transport industry naturally focus on the two major players, UPS and FedEX. These two powerhouses handle the majority of the world’s freight and cargo deliveries, both enjoying huge market caps and annual revenues. However, there are a number of smaller US companies active in the same playing field that, from a fundamental point of view, may be considerably more interesting investment opportunities. Let's more »

• An Overlooked Air Transport Company with Strong Fundamentals

  By Daniel James - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: ATSG, AAWW, FWRD

  Most discussions on the air transport industry naturally focus on the two major players, UPS and FedEX. These two powerhouses handle the majority of the world’s freight and cargo deliveries, both enjoying huge market caps and annual revenues. However, there are a number of smaller US companies active in the same playing field that from a fundamental point of view may be considerably more interesting investment opportunities. In this more »

• Read This Before You Invest In Logistics

  By Madhu Dube - April 6, 2013 | Tickers: CHRW, FDX, FWRD

   Investors willing to make some money from the recovering economy can consider the logistics industry, which seems to be gaining steam. The U.S. manufacturing sector outlook is bullish for 2013, as companies expect to expand their businesses. Eventually, the logistics industry will be a direct beneficiary in this scenario. Keeping this in mind, I've picked up three stocks: CH Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ: CHRW), FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and Forward more »

• Read This Before You Invest in Logistics

  By Madhu Dube - April 2, 2013 | Tickers: CHRW, FDX, FWRD

  Investors willing to make some money from the recovering economy can consider the logistics industry which seems to be gaining the steam. The US manufacturing sector outlook is bullish for 2013 as the companies expect to expand their businesses. Eventually, the logistics industry will be a direct beneficiary in this scenario. Keeping this in mind, I have picked up three stocks - CH Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: CHRW), FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDXmore »)

• The Outlook for Expeditors and Two Other Logistics Firms

  By Damon Churchwell - January 14, 2013 | Tickers: EXPD, FWRD, GMT

  A few companies in the broader shipping / logistics industry, but with nontraditional operating strategies, look appealing right now, albeit for different reasons. Specifically, the first, Expeditors International of Washington (NASDAQ: EXPD) is a long-term growth story that presents a current buying opportunity. The second, GATX Corp. (NYSE: GMT), has experienced a revitalization over the past couple of years. Finally, Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD)is a niche company benefiting from a more »

• What FedEx May Have in Store for Us

  By Damon Churchwell - December 7, 2012 | Tickers: FDX, FWRD, UPS

  FedEx’s (NYSE: FDX) earnings results are usually a microcosm of the broader economic climate. Its November-quarter release should be no different. Analysts are looking for share net of $1.41, versus the prior-year’s $1.52 tally. Changes in the price of fuel also play a part in its performance, as does the mix between economy and priority service revenues. In any case, the results could point to a more »

• Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

  By Sharmistha Banerjee - October 2, 2012 | Tickers: FDX, FWRD, UPS

  There is concern over the recent significant underperformance within the Transport Sector. Transport stocks, despite retreating fuel prices, have been on a bumpy road for weeks. The sector is typically seen as a leading indicator for the broader equities market. It features prominently in the Dow Theory, one of the oldest market timing tools out there.

  The economic bellwethers FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) are encountering more »

• FedEx: Don't Panic!

  By David Delony - September 7, 2012 | Tickers: ATSG, FDX, FWRD, UPS

  FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and other package delivery services are important parts of our economy that we take for granted. If you don't use the Post Office to send and receive packages, you probably use FedEx or UPS (NYSE: UPS).

  The sound of those iconic trucks zooming around is a common one in every city and town in America and the rest of the world. These two companies are considered more »

• UPS and Air Shippers Offer Steady Returns in the Midst of Global Turbulance

  By Joshua Bondy - August 29, 2012 | Tickers: ATSG, FDX, FWRD, UPS

  The global transportation market offers returns and risk.  The largest transportation companies like FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) have billions of dollars of capital invested, expansive distribution networks, and decades of experience. There are large economic moats in this industry which make it easier to fend off foreign competitors like DHL.  The oligopoly of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), USPS, and United Parcel Service, Inc more »