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  • Riding Ryder to a Better Economy

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 22, 2013 | Tickers: JBHT, KNX, R

    The trucking industry has historically been tied to the underlying economy. Thus, an improving economy should help lift the industry. 

    So what's the best way to play the impending trucking growth? Ryder System (NYSE: R) could be one of the big benefactors of a rebounding economy. Ryder provides truck leasing and rental, logistics and supply chain management solutions, with customers that range from small businesses to large international enterprises more »

  • After Record Earnings and a Price Surge, Is this Stock still a Buy?

    By Alex Bastardas - March 26, 2013 | Tickers: ITW, R

    Park-Ohio Holdings (NASDAQ: PKOH) engages in industrial supply chain logistics and diversified manufacturing, with a focus on supply management, aluminum component manufacturing and engineered industrial products. Its main competitors include Ryder System (NYSE: R)and Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). 

    On March 4th, Park-Ohio reported record revenue and net income for 2012, and issued guidance stating that revenue for 2013 would be around 8% higher. Company officials also indicated more »

  • 5 Market-Beating Dividend Picks From This Top Performing Income Fund

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - March 26, 2013 | Tickers: AJG, CPB, CAG, R

    The KEELEY Mid Cap Dividend Value Fund is one of this year’s best performing equity income mutual funds. With a total return of 13.45% so far this year, the fund ranks third best in its category, according to Wall Street Journal’s “Mutual Fund Scorecards” application. The fund owes its top performance to a select group of dividend stocks of undervalued mid-cap companies with market capitalization between $1 more »

  • Rental Stocks: Which Is Number One?

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - January 30, 2013 | Tickers: AAN, MGRC, RCII, R, URI

    The rental business is a very diverse and unique segment of the economy.  People and businesses rent everything from televisions and video cameras to nail guns, bulldozers, semi-trucks and cars.  Generally speaking, people tend to rent items they need whether or not there is a recession.  After all, most rentals are used to perform an essential but temporary task.  Sure, there are instances where renting is done more out of more »

  • The Earnings Story for the Truckers

    By Zain Abbas - January 23, 2013 | Tickers: CNW, JBHT, LSTR, ODFL, R

    The trucking industry moves in early cycles, i.e. the activity in the industry rises well before the economy witnesses growth. Similarly, the recessionary times see a decline in this industry’s revenue well before the economy experiences a recession. What is currently going on in this industry will be much clearer after this earnings season.

    I think the challenging environment in 4Q (storms, and tepid demand growth) will likely more »

  • Is Clean Energy Fuels a Good Stock to Buy?

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - October 14, 2012 | Tickers: CHK, CLNE, R, WPRT

    Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) is ready for a natural gas boom. The company operates natural gas fueling stations, in both compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas forms. These varieties of natural gas serve as alternative fuels for cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. As such, Clean Energy Fuels draws a good deal of attention as a company that stands to benefit from a transition to natural gas fuels more »

  • Ryder Driving Home Dividends and Returns

    By Kyle Metivier - July 26, 2012 | Tickers: CGI, FDX, R, UPS

    Progress Report: Celadon Group Inc. (NYSE: CGI), mentioned April 5, 2012 with a closing price at $15.84, is currently off around $2 at $13.88 (July 26, 2012).

    United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) reported a second quarter earnings miss and subsequently cut the company’s earnings outlook, so the stock is taking a bit of a beating, down as much as 4% (just under $75, July 26). UPS is more »

  • Pick Your Price Target! 53

    By Glen Bradford - January 27, 2012 | Tickers: BEAV, RHI, ROK, COL, R

    Hi, my name is Glen Bradford. I set out to price the entire S&P500 last month. I'm doing pretty well so far. Let's take a look at your company why don't we.

    328. Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI) is a consulting and staffing company. If you think that employment is going to pick up, this is one way to play that. I do not. The director more »