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		<title>(KSU) Railroads Hit by Coal Concerns</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/05/ksu-railroads-hit-by-coal-concerns/97737</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After lower coal production forecasts by U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), railroads are again worried about the proposed regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for power plants across 27 states. The proposed guideline –– Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants –– aims at restricting emission of carbon dioxide by new power plants under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act. The standard proposes new power plants to now limit their carbon-dioxide emission to 1,000 pounds per megawatt-hour. Power plants fueled by natural gas have already met these standards but majority of the units using conventional resources like coal are exceeding the set limit, as they emit an average of 1,800 pounds of carbon-dioxide per megawatt-hour. As a result, new power plants either have to be fueled by ]]></description>
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		<title>(BRKA) Three Formulas for Finding Value Stocks</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/14/brka-three-formulas-for-finding-value-stocks/91511</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite positive news lately, there’s a lot going on in the markets right now, and it isn’t good. The most terrifying aspect of all is that the doom and gloom is spread worldwide. Europe is a mess right now. Two of its four largest economies teeter on disaster. Meanwhile, Greece is the troubled teenager who knows he needs to get his act together but continues to find himself in bad situations. Germany and France are still experiencing menial growth… Eurozone authorities recognize there’s a problem, but it may be a too little too late. Then the United States has its own problems. Our Central Bank has come under fire for its “quantitative easing” monetary policy, which was primarily ineffective. Its latest initiative of flattening the yield curve may prove detrimental ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroad Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; February 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Freight Railroads performed exceptionally well in 2011 despite difficult weather conditions and an extremely volatile U.S. economy. Solid commodities volumes, effective cost management, and improved rail efficiency helped U.S railroads to continue their strong performance. The railroads are gaining momentum over the trucking industry due to significant rise in fuel costs of truckers. Currently, the railroads are carrying more cargos, which is helping them gain market share. During fiscal 2011, the railroads benefited from strong pricing gain reflecting both solid yield improvement and higher fuel surcharges. Shipments of construction components, lumber and motor vehicle volumes increased over 30% year over year. Petroleum product shipment rose 29% year over year. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this excellent performance will get further momentum during fiscal 2012. In ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Exits 2011 on a High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/21/unp-union-pacific-exits-2011-on-a-high/90515</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:41:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the opening bell, the U.S. railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.99 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 as well as the year-ago earnings of $1.56. Better-than-expected earnings were on the back of increased prices and more cargo hauling. Fiscal 2011 adjusted earnings shot up 22% to $6.72 from a year ago, representing the most profitable year in the company’s history. The U.S. railroads are gaining market share from truckers, who are suffering from the significant rise in diesel fuel costs. Revenue climbed 16% year over year to a record $5.108 billion in the fourth quarter, and breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.051 billion on volume growth. Volumes (carloads) grew 3% year over year in ]]></description>
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		<title>(NSC) Norfolk Southern Corporation &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/22/nsc-norfolk-southern-corporation-bull-of-the-day/89084</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Outperform recommendation on Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC). The company reported a stellar third quarter, with earnings per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and year-ago results backed by strong pricing and shipment across all segments. We believe this momentum in pricing and volume will continue on growing market demand and capacity constraints in the truck freight transportation market. Additionally, the company&#8217;s focus on improving network and service offerings as well as increasing investment will also yield solid growth both in the near and long term. Further, the strong balance sheet with healthy cash flow remains attractive for investors driving higher returns via increased dividends and share buybacks. Hence, we set a target price of $83.00 per share, based on 15.8x our 2011 EPS estimates. NORFOLK SOUTHRN (NSC): ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroads Avert Labor Strike</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/unp-railroads-avert-labor-strike-2/88002</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An anticipated labor strike looming over the U.S. freight railroad industry has been finally forestalled after the intervention of U.S. Republican House leaders. The alarming possibility of a 90-day labor strike came to a halt when U.S. legislative authorities intervened to restrict any service disruption. The National Railway Labor Conference, representing 30 U.S. railroads including Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), CSX Corp. (CSX), Kansas City Southern (KSU) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on collective bargaining and negotiations has already settled upon a tentative agreement with 10 labor unions and recently inked deals with two others: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and American Train Dispatchers Association. The regulatory body also expects to finalize an agreement by February 8, 2012 with the remaining union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, which represents 25,000 ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroads Avert Labor Strike</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/unp-railroads-avert-labor-strike/88047</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An anticipated labor strike looming over the U.S. freight railroad industry has been finally forestalled after the intervention of U.S. Republican House leaders. The alarming possibility of a 90-day labor strike came to a halt when U.S. legislative authorities intervened to restrict any service disruption. The National Railway Labor Conference, representing 30 U.S. railroads including Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), CSX Corp. (CSX), Kansas City Southern (KSU) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on collective bargaining and negotiations has already settled upon a tentative agreement with 10 labor unions and recently inked deals with two others: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and American Train Dispatchers Association. The regulatory body also expects to finalize an agreement by February 8, 2012 with the remaining union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, which represents 25,000 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Launches Carbon Calculator</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/csx-csx-launches-carbon-calculator/87817</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX) has introduced an improved Carbon Calculator to aid its customers in making supply chain decisions. The Calculator will compare carbon emissions by freight rail with long-haul trucks over similar routes and provide an insight over the significance of rail freight transportation over truck in terms of environmental benefits. In other words, it projects the efficiency of intermodal shipments in reducing carbon emissions. Given the periodic rises in fuel price, shippers have been turning their attention toward more cost efficient intermodal freight transportation. As a result, rail intermodal has gained considerable market share against truck and continues to project an upward growth trajectory in the future. Pricing in this category has also registered substantial improvement given a tighter truckload market. Consequently, CSX Corp. continues to invest in expanding ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation Analyst Offers Continued Cautious Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/csx-csx-corporation-analyst-offers-continued-cautious-outlook/87745</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite disturbances to demand levels from the ongoing economic upheaval, CSX Corp. (CSX) continues to post strong year-over-year growth backed by a favorable pricing momentum. We remain encouraged by the company’s segment performance and look forward to accelerated growth, particularly in Intermodal, export coal and strong volumes of phosphates and fertilizers shipments. We believe CSX will deliver volume growth above GDP levels, in parallel with pricing above inflation, in a sound economic backdrop. Over the last quarters, CSX has significantly benefited from positive rail industry pricing and operational improvement that drove earnings and margin growth. As a result, the company expects to deliver earnings per share growth of 20% until 2015 along with achieving operating ratio targets in the high 60s in 2011 and long-term target of 65% within 2015. ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/unp-union-pacific-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-3/87637</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported excellent financial results for the third quarter of 2011 despite facing several challenges, such as extreme heat, floods, late harvest, and reduced shipment of containers. Both revenue and EPS was well above the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Increased fuel cost recoveries, core pricing gain, and volume growth helped Union Pacific to perform fabulously. The freight railroads are gaining momentum over the truckers due to significant rise in fuel costs of truckers. The railroads are at present carrying more cargos, which is helping them to prosper even under a volatile U.S. economy. Union Pacific is also gaining. Nevertheless, we remain concerned regarding the slowdown of intermodal volume and year-over-year increase in operating ratio. We also believe, if the global economic volatility persists for a long time, Union ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/unp-union-pacific-raises-dividend/87298</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:06:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), the largest class 1 freight railroad operator in the U.S., has decided to increase its shareholders’ wealth. Yesterday, the Board of Directors of Union Pacific have authorized to raise its quarterly dividend rate by over 26% to 60 cents per share from the existing level of 47.5 cents per share. The increased dividend will be paid on January 2, 2012 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2011. As per management, huge free cash flow along with fairly bright future business opportunity are the primary reasons for the dividend hike. Union pacific reported record-breaking financial results in the previous quarter. Third-quarter 2011 net income was a historic-high $904 million. Quarterly Freight revenue of all the six business groups increased in the last quarter. Four out ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Corporation Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/10/unp-union-pacific-corporation-earnings-scorecard/86773</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) reported strong third quarter 2011 financial results with both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Third Quarter Highlights Quarterly net income stood at a historic high of $904 million or $1.85 per share compared with a net income of $778 million or $1.56 per share in the year-ago quarter. Third quarter 2011 EPS of $1.85 easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81. Total operating revenue in the third quarter of 2011 was $5,101 million, up 16% year over year and bettered the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,996 million. Quarterly operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue) was 69.1%. Although it was worse than the year-ago quarter ratio of 68.2%, it improved significantly from the previous-quarter level of ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/18/csx-csx-corporation-earnings-preview/85257</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), one of the leading rail transportation companies, is slated to release its third quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, October 18, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for third quarter earnings per share is pegged at 44 cents, representing an annualized growth of 21.98%. Second Quarter Flashback CSX Corp.’s second quarter financial results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and remained above the year-ago level on strong pricing recovery. Revenue also came in ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and grew 13% year over year to $3.0 billion on improved pricing and modest volume growth. Agreement of Estimate Revisions Estimates for the third quarter have been indicating a downward trend over the last 7 and 30 days. Over the last 7 days, out of 23 analysts, ]]></description>
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		<title>(FDX) FedEx Shares Touche Two-year Low</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/fdx-fedex-shares-touche-two-year-low/83998</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/fdx-fedex-shares-touche-two-year-low/83998#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Delivery & Freight Services]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alpha Natural Resources Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CSX Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[FedEx Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[United Parcel Service Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The shares FedEx Corporation (FDX) dropped to the lowest level since 2008 following the reduced profit outlook for fiscal 2012 (ending May 2012). The stock plunged 11% during whole day trading and closed at $66.58, down 8.17%. Concurrent with its first quarter fiscal 2012 earnings release, the world&#8217;s second-largest package delivery company slashed its fiscal 2012 earnings projection from $6.35–$6.85 to $6.25–$6.75 per share on reduced demand in the U.S. and Asia, uncertain economic growth and the recent turmoil in the financial markets. From a segmental perspective, FedEx Ground and Freight are giving healthy performances but FedEx Express is struggling. The demand for Express services, particularly from Asia, continues to decline, resulting in lower shipments of goods. This decline is far more than the synergies from yield improvement and several ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANR) U.S. Railroads See Coal Demand Worries</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/23/anr-u-s-railroads-see-coal-demand-worries/83913</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/23/anr-u-s-railroads-see-coal-demand-worries/83913#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basic Materials]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the impacts of inclement weather and staggering fuel prices, U.S. Railroads saw strong momentum in the first half of 2011 primarily driven by higher coal volumes. Coal shipments, which accounted for approximately 40% of the total railway shipment, led to positive market sentiments. However, a suggested decline in coal shipments for the second half of the year by Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) and Walter Energy (WLT) is having a ripple effect on the rail industry. The negative market reaction resulted in steep declines in share prices. Major players like CSX Corporation (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) plunged 8.1% and 8.3%, respectively, followed by Union Pacific (UNP) and Kansas City (KSU) which sank a respective 6% and 4.5%. The recent news comes as a big blow to rail companies as ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroad Stock Outlook &#8211; September 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/unp-u-s-railroad-stock-outlook-september-2011-industry-outlook/83699</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Railroads]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Canadian National Railway Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Freight Railroads have been able to keep up the momentum despite facing unusual weather conditions and an extremely volatile U.S. economy. Solid commodities volumes, healthy demand for coal and improved efficiencies are helping the railroads to continue their strong performance. The railroads are also benefiting from the significant rise in the cost base of the trucking industry. This combination of cyclical and secular trends is helping the railroads carry ever more cargos, which is helping them to take the current economic uncertainties in the stride. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after the downturn in 2009 due to the Great Recession. In 2011, the railroads are benefiting from strong pricing gains reflecting yield improvements and higher fuel surcharges. Importantly, industry players remain confident that ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Reports Excellent Second Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/07/unp-union-pacific-reports-excellent-second-quarter/79585</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported second quarter net income at a record-high of $785 million or $1.59 per share, compared with $711 million or $1.40 in the year-ago quarter. EPS also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Total operating revenue was $4,858 million, up 16% year over year and better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,727 million. Total Freight revenue was $4,595 million, up 16% year over year. Quarterly Freight revenue of all the six business groups increased in the reported quarter. Quarterly operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue) was 71.3%. Although it was worse than the year-ago quarter of 69.4%, it improved significantly from the previous quarter&#8217;s 74.7%. The year-over-year decline is mainly attributable to higher fuel prices, which ]]></description>
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		<title>(OSG) Transportation Sector Rated by ValuEngine</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/11/valuengine-rates-the-transports/78673</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>valuengine</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[CH Robinson Worldwide Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CSX Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DryShips Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Excel Maritime Carriers Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[FedEx Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Frontline Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[LAN Airlines S.A.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Republic Airways Holdings Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below, we present the latest data on leading Transportation Sector stocks from our  Institutional software package (VEI).   These results were filtered by market price and volume&#8211;no results below 3$/share or less than 100k shares/day volume. Top-Five Transportation Sector Stocks&#8211;Short-Term Forecast Returns Ticker Name Mkt Price Valuation(%) Last 12-M Retn(%) (OCNFD) OCEANFREIGHT IN 6.89     N/A -56.81 (OSG) OVERSEAS SHIPHO 26.91 -38.42 -23.85 (FRO) FRONTLINE LTD 14.02 -42.65 -50.25 (DRYS) DRYSHIPS INC 4.2 -47.15 16.99 (GBX) GREENBRIER COS 21.97 6.85 103.61 Top-Five Transportation Sector Stocks&#8211;Long-Term Forecast Returns Ticker Name Mkt Price Valuation(%) Last 12-M Retn(%) (AMR) AMR CORP 5.38 -47.44 -20.18 (CHRW) CH ROBINSON WWD 82.1 8.3 48.36 (UPS) UTD PARCEL SRVC 75.37 -0.85 30.35 (LFL) LAN CHILE-ADR 30.53 31.41 57.45 (EXPD) EXPEDITORS INTL 52.88 6.23 53.45 Top-Five Transportation Sector Stocks&#8211;Composite ]]></description>
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		<title>(HON) Honeywell International Wins Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/09/hon-honeywell-international-wins-contract/75686</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aerospace-Defense Products & Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industrial Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BorgWarner Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BWA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HON]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honeywell International Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JCI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Johnson Controls Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NSC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Technologies Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honeywell International Inc. (HON) has been awarded a five-year $96 million worth contract by NASA&#8217;s Safety Center (NSC) to supply audits, assessments, and assurance services to the agency&#8217;s centers and suppliers. Honeywell has been working with NASA for a long time, helping it to meet its objectives economically. According to the agreement entered into by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell, Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI), under the guidance of the NASA Safety Center (NSC), will be providing critical safety and mission assurance support globally. NASA headquarters, field centers, programs and projects, and suppliers will be recipient of this support. Honeywell’s short-cycle businesses as well as its commercial aerospace spares and residential and commercial retrofit businesses are performing impressively well and are expected to support future growth outlook of the company. ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroads Facing Lawsuit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/09/unp-u-s-railroads-facing-lawsuit/75807</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Railroads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSX]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSX Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, in a major development, which may have a far reaching consequence, the Oxbow Carbon &#38; Minerals LLC sued two major U.S. freight railroads, Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNSF). Privately heldOxbow, which mines and markets coal and natural gas, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing the two large railroad operators for monopolization and price fixing to illegally increase freight rates of shipping coal and other products. Oxbow claimed that since 2003 Union Pacific and Burlington Northern colluded to avoid direct competition with each other. Union Pacific refused to ship coal from its Oxbow&#8217;s Elk Creek Mine in Colorado west, to avoid competing with BNSF. Oxbow further claimed that CSX Corp. (CSX) and Norfolk Southern Corp. Co. ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/05/unp-union-pacific-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-2/74216</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[CSX]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSX Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Union Pacific Corp. (UNP). The company reported mixed financial results in the first quarter of 2011. Revenue easily beats the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while EPS fell below it. In the last quarter, Union Pacific improved year over year on several metrics including operating ratio, business growth, pricing gain, and cost control. An improving U.S. economy, significant surge in automotive and intermodal shipments, together with a sharp rebound in many of the company’s end markets are expected to fuel growth of Union Pacific in the near future. As the economy continues to grow gradually, demand for carriage also becomes robust and we believe this momentum will sustain in the long run.  Nevertheless, sequential increase in operating ratio and slowing growth rate of business volume ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/30/unp-union-pacific-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/74301</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 17:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[CSX Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Union Pacific Corp. (UNP). The company reported mixed financial results in the first quarter of 2011. Revenue easily beats the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while EPS fell below it. In the last quarter, Union Pacific improved year over year on several metrics including operating ratio, business growth, pricing gain, and cost control. An improving U.S. economy, significant surge in automotive and intermodal shipments, together with a sharp rebound in many of the company’s end markets are expected to fuel growth of Union Pacific in the near future. As the economy continues to grow gradually, demand for carriage also becomes robust and we believe this momentum will sustain in the long run.  Nevertheless, sequential increase in operating ratio and slowing growth rate of business volume ]]></description>
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		<title>(GOOG) Seeking Yield from Stocks Instead of Bonds &#8211; AAII Investor Update</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/23/goog-seeking-yield-from-stocks-instead-of-bonds-aaii-investor-update/74612</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 14:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Income-oriented investors have yet another reason to be upset with the bond markets. Junk bond yields fell to a record low a few days ago and are staying near those levels. As of Wednesday evening, the Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield index yielded a mere 6.68%, which isn&#8217;t much when you consider the risk of default. These low yields are just one sign of the bond market&#8217;s cheery mood. Corporations are finding plenty of buyers for their debt, and many offerings have been completed this week. Among the investment-grade companies selling bonds are Google (GOOG), Norfolk Southern (NSC) and Walt Disney (DIS). Included in this week&#8217;s near-record level of junk bond offerings is beleaguered Chrysler, which is refinancing its loan package. Taking advantage of the low interest rates is good ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroad Industry Outlook &#8211; May 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/22/unp-u-s-railroad-industry-outlook-may-2011-industry-outlook/74638</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 17:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early indications are painting a rosy picture for the U.S. Freight Railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, the U.S. rail carload volume was up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. A recent report of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the main trade body of the U.S. Freight Railway industry, stated that the first quarter 2011 rail carload volume, excluding grain and coal, is up nearly 7.9% to 4.6 million compared with the prior-year quarter. This was the second best first quarter, after a rise of 9.3% last year. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after a huge downturn in 2009 due to the recession. The industry has achieved this result despite a severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) America’s High Speed Rail: Another Mega-Project Misstep in the Making</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/csx-america%e2%80%99s-high-speed-rail-another-mega-project-misstep-in-the-making/72588</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Research Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, was highly regarded as one of the great world leaders of the day. Most people don’t realize that Churchill was “half American.” His father was a charismatic English politician, Lord Randolph Churchill, but his mother was a consummate American socialite named Jennie Jerome. So it’s not out of the question that he would have an opinion or two about America. Perhaps his most famous quote about the United States is this one: “The United States will always do the right thing… when all other possibilities have been exhausted.” With gasoline prices heading skyward, I think the United States is finally getting around to “doing the right thing” with ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNW) High Diesel Prices Mean Rail Stocks are Ready to Run</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U’s Energy and Infrastructure Expert Thursday, April 28, 2011 The U.S. transportation networks are often compared to the human “circulatory system”. Just as blood carries life-giving, oxygenated cells to all parts of the body, trains and trucks moving along briskly—and carrying loads of freight—indicate that the economy is healthy. With the economy on the mend, trucking companies and railroads have been enjoying good times. The euphoria may be short lived, however, at least for trucking firms. Con-Way, Inc. (NYSE: CNW), one of the largest trucking companies in the country, is trading near its 52-week high. So are J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBHT) and Roadrunner Transportation Systems (NYSE: RRTS). But the same can’t be said for Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS), which just posted earnings ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Reports Mixed 2011 First Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/27/unp-union-pacific-reports-mixed-2011-first-quarter-earnings/72084</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. railroad giant  Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2011. Quarterly net income was $639 million or $1.29 per share compared with a net income of $516 million or $1.01 per share in the year-ago quarter. However, first-quarter 2011 EPS of $1.29 was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31. This was primarily attributable to 33% rise in diesel fuel prices year over year. Total operating revenue, in the first quarter of 2011, was $4,490 million, up 13% year over year and better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,400 million. Within this, total Freight revenue was $4,248 million, up 13% year over year. Quarterly Freight revenue of all the six business groups increased in the same quarter. Union Pacific fumbles with respect ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation 2011 First Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/25/csx-csx-corporation-2011-first-quarter-earnings-preview/71774</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), one of the leading rail transportation companies, is slated to release its first quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, April 19, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for first quarter earnings is pegged at $1.04 per share, representing an annualized growth of 33.24%. Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Performance CSX Corp.’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 financial results surpassed the respective estimates. Fourth quarter earnings of $1.14 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 and the year-ago level of 77 cents. In 2010, earnings expanded nearly 40% year over year to a record $4.06 per share driven by the strength in volume, revenue, productivity and operating leverage. Revenue climbed 21% year over year to $2.82 billion in the fourth quarter, and surpassed the Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific 2011 First Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation(UNP) is slated to release its first quarter 2011 results on Monday, April 20, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is pegged at $1.31, representing an annualized growth of 29.67%. With respect to earnings surprises, over the trailing four quarters, Union Pacific has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for all the four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a positive 7.86%, implying that the company has outdone the Zacks Consensus Estimate by the same magnitude over the last four quarters. Third-Quarter Performance On January 20, 2011, Union Pacific reported its fourth quarter 2010 financial results. Quarterly net income reached a record high of $775 million or $1.56 per share compared with a net income of $549 million or $1.08 per share ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Strong 2011 First Quarter for U.S. Railroads</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent report of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the main trade body of the U.S. Freight Railway industry, reported that the first quarter 2011 rail carload volume, excluding grain and coal, is up nearly 7.9% to 4.6 million rail cars compared with the prior-year quarter. Last year’s first quarter rose 9.3%. However, fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after a huge downturn in 2009 due to the severe recession. The industry has achieved this result despite the severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Freight rail is a “derived demand” industry &#8212; demand for rail services is tied to the demand for the products that ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/12/csx-csx-analyst-maintains-neutral-rating-on-shares/71224</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral rating on CSX Corporation (CSX), supported by a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) based on solid growth across all segments, strong cost-control measures and improvements in operating ratio. However, stiff competition, increased railroad regulation and highly unionized labor may limit the upside potential for the company. The company’s Coal segment remains a key growth factor with strong exports in metallurgical coal on the back of improving global demand and flood conditions in Australia. Utility coal is also in demand owing to growth in electricity generation and industrial requirements. Further, the Intermodal segment will see demand from new market and pricing gains in both, international and domestic lines. Additionally, tighter Truckload capacity will also bode well for growth in this segment. Operating leverage remains a ]]></description>
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		<title>(CP) Canadian Pacific Railway Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral rating on Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), the largest rail network in Canada, supported by a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). Canadian Pacific, together with its subsidiaries, operates a transcontinental railway in Canada and the U.S., with freight transport being a major source of its revenue. We believe Canadian Pacific is benefiting from strong growth in each of its product lines, particularly Coal and Intermodal. Despite the choppy economic recovery, the company remains on track to produce an operating ratio in the low 70&#8242;s over the next three-to-five years. Canadian Pacific is focusing on structural cost savings by consolidating eleven service areas into six. This consolidation is expected to fuel profits and margins in 2011. Canadian Pacific also plans to invest approximately C$950 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after a huge downturn in 2009 due to severe recession. However, fiscal 2011 is most likely to beat the prior-year operating metrics. Primarily there are four reasons for this strong performance: (1) Increasing worldwide demand for coal in power generation. Utility coal volumes are expected to recover year over year mainly due to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANN) Company News for March 14, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Tesoro Corp. (NYSE:TSO) shares ended 8.5% higher at $24.51 as crude-oil prices fell below $101 a barrel and after analysts said that the earthquake could prompt demand for companies that could offset loss of energy from Japanese nuclear plants shuttered after the quake • AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE:ANN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.19, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. Comparable store sales rose 11% • Janney Montgomery upgraded BB&#38;T (NYSE:BBT) to Buy from Neutral • Morgan Keegan initiated coverage on Dresser-Rand (NYSE:DRC) and ENSCO International (NYSE:ESV) with an Outperform rating • FBR Capital upgraded Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) to Outperform from Market Perform • RBC Capital upgraded Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) to Outperform from Sector Perform • RBC Capital upgraded Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) to Outperform from Sector Perform • BMO Capital initiated coverage on Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) with ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroad Industry Outlook &#8211; February 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/02/unp-railroad-industry-outlook-february-2011-industry-outlook/66261</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An improving U.S. economy, a significant surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many end-markets are expected to fuel the future growth of the Railroad industry. Freight rail is a derived-demand industry &#8212; demand for rail services is tied to the demand for the products that railroads haul. Rail traffic, therefore, acts as a solid barometer of the overall health of the economy. With the U.S. economy emerging from the recession, the fortunes of the railroad industry are also on the mend. The U.S. freight railroad industry is witnessing gradual improvement since early 2010. As the U.S. economy continues to grow, demand for carriage also becomes robust and the momentum is expected to sustain in the long-run. During 2010, all the Class 1 freight railroad operators in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Downgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/14/unp-union-pacific-analyst-downgrades-shares-to-neutral/60255</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We downgrade our recommendation for Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) to Neutral based on its current valuation, which has moved up by 52% in the last one year and is currently trading at higher multiples with respect to several valuation metrics compared to the S&#38;P 500 average. Union Pacific is currently trading at the high-end of its 52-week price range. At this high valuation level, we believe there exists very limited scope for any near-term above-market gain. The company’s third quarter 2010 results were far ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimates. This excellent performance was achieved through best-ever operating ratio, massive growth in business volume, cost control and pricing gains. An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive and intermodal shipments, together with a sharp rebound in many of the company’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Announces Increase to Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/21/unp-union-pacific-announces-increase-to-dividend/60091</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) decided to raise the quarterly dividend by 15% to 38 cents per share from 33 cents. Remarkably, this is the second time in 2010 that the company has decided to increase its dividend rate. In early 2010, Union Pacific raised it dividend to 33 cents from 27 cents. Together, the company has raised dividend by a whopping 40.8% in 2010 alone. On the same day, in another major boost to Union Pacific, Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Services has uplifted the rating of the company to “BBB+” from existing “BBB.” Both of these are lower medium grade rating of S&#38;P however, the overall financial outlook of Union Pacific is now upgraded to “Stable” from “Positive.” We believe, the major reason for ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations on Strong Shipments</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/14/csx-csx-quarterly-earnings-beat-expectations-on-strong-shipments/55122</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), the second-largest U.S. railroad, reported its third quarter earnings of $1.08 per share, which was well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 and the year-ago earnings of 73 cents. Earnings per share shot up 48% year over year on strong shipment. Revenues increased 16% year over year to $2.67 billion in the second quarter, and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65 billion. Volume grew across all major markets driven by sustained economic growth across all major markets. Overall volume rose 10% year over year. Automotive and Intermodal markets saw the largest increase in volume. Operating income leaped 39% year over year on strong revenue growth and continued operating leverage. Operating ratio (defined as operating expenses as a percentage of revenue) improved 490 basis points year ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Analyst Downgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/11/csx-csx-analyst-downgrades-shares-to-neutral/54055</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on CSX Corp. (CSX), one of the leading U.S. transportation suppliers, to Neutral from Outperform. We downgraded the stock on concerns that new pricing may reduce profitability of the company. Currently, the stock has a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). The U.S. regulator is seeking new pricing rules to give more leverage to shippers in price disputes with freight railroad companies. The new pricing is expected to weigh on the overall freight railroad industry. We anticipate that CSX Corp. will benefit from improved railroad fundamentals Incorporatedreased coal demand, better pricing environment, cost-control measures and growth in productivity. In addition, the company’s strong and cash-rich balance sheet along with shareholder returns makes it attractive for long-term investment. CSX Corp. has a history of increasing its dividend. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(BAC) Company News for October 1, 2010 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/03/bac-company-news-for-october-1-2010-corporate-summary/53651</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) downgraded Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) to &#8220;neutral&#8221; from &#8220;buy&#8221; • Susquehanna downgraded Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) from &#8220;neutral&#8221; to &#8220;sell,&#8221; taking the price target to $120 • Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) downgraded Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk &#38; Southern (NYSE: NSC) from &#8220;outperform&#8221; to &#8220;market perform&#8221; • Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) downgraded Limited Brands (NYSE:LTD) to &#8220;sell&#8221; • FBR maintained an &#8220;outperform&#8221; on Marsh &#38; McLennan (NYSE:MMC) • Former head of German software company SAP (NYSE:SAP), Leo Apotheker, was named the new Chief Executive of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) with former Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) CEO Ray Lane named as non-executive chairman • Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) downgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) to &#8220;underweight&#8221; from &#8220;equal weight&#8221; BANK OF AMER CP (BAC): Free Stock Analysis Report CATERPILLAR INC (CAT): Free Stock Analysis Report GOLDMAN SACHS (GS): Free Stock Analysis Report HEWLETT PACKARD (HPQ): Free Stock ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroad Industry Outlook &#8211; October 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/03/unp-u-s-railroad-industry-outlook-october-2010-industry-outlook/53703</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many end-markets are expected to fuel the future growth of the railroad industry. Freight rail is a “derived demand” industry &#8212; demand for rail services is tied to the demand for the products that railroads haul. Rail traffic, therefore, acts as a solid barometer of the overall health of the economy. With the U.S. economy emerging from the recession, the fortunes of the railroad industry are also on the mend. The U.S. freight railroad industry is witnessing gradual improvement since early 2010. As the U.S. economy continues to grow, albeit at the pace of expansion moderating modestly temporarily in the second half of 2010, demand for carriage also becomes robust and the momentum is expected to ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroads Under Congressional Review</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/20/unp-u-s-railroads-under-congressional-review/51993</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent report presented by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee it is stated that the discretionary pricing power enjoyed by the Class I freight rail transport companies are putting excessive pressure on freight customers. The freight railroad operators are enjoying this pricing power since 1980 when the U.S. government adopted the Staggers Rail Act. The idea was to allow rail transporters to hike price on captive shippers like electric utilities, chemical and agricultural companies in order to improve profitability of the struggling railroad industry. The Senate Commerce Committee headed Sen. John D. Rockefeller has expressed his opinion that the railroads have become financially stable. An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many end markets are expected to fuel the future growth of ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNI) Four Investment Ideas &#8211; Railroad Stocks to Own</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/03/cni-four-investment-ideas-railroad-stocks-to-own/46417</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the economic downturn, the railroad industry suffered more than most industries. That’s because the railroad business is closely tied to economic growth. When the economy fell into a deep recession, there wasn’t much demand for rail transport. In response to the slowdown, railroads slashed costs, streamlined operations and increased productivity. Those moves helped the industry stem the bleeding and stabilize profit margins. Improving Conditions Now that the economy has rebounded and is in recovery mode, the railroad industry is making money hand over fist. Improved economic conditions are helping boost sales volumes. According to the Association of American Railroads, rail carloads increased 7.4% in the first half of 2010. Second-quarter carloads were up 13.4% in the second quarter. So far, carloads are up 13.0% in the third quarter. Operating ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation&#8217;s Earnings Beat on Solid Volume</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/13/csx-csx-corporations-earnings-beat-on-solid-volume/43191</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), the third-largest railroad in the country, declared its second quarter earnings on July 12, 2010. The company’s results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10 cents. Net earnings of CSX shot up 50.7% in the second quarter to $1.07 per share from 71 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. Net profit jumped 47% year over year to $414 million, due to a strong rebound in demand for cars and metals. Results were driven by increased revenues from volume improvement in chemicals, metals, automotives, coal and intermodal in the wake of an economic resurgence. Revenues increased 22% year over year to $2.7 billion, with volume gains across all major markets. Overall volume rose 13% year over year. Automotive, metals and intermodal markets saw the largest increase in ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNI) Canadian National Railway Analyst Initiates Coverage at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/10/cni-canadian-national-railway-analyst-initiates-coverage-at-neutral/43023</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Canadian National Railway (CNI) with a Neutral recommendation and a Zacks #3 (Hold) Rank. We believe increased traffic, solid execution, significant increase in industrial production, ongoing inventory replenishment and a sharp rebound in many of the company’s end markets will fuel growth going forward, due to a sustainable improvement in the economy. Canadian National consistently leads the Class I railroads relative to several key financial metrics. The company has the industry best operating ratio, free cash generation, return on equity and return on invested capital. The company expects solid double-digit earnings growth for 2010, with carload growth in the low double digits and pricing improvement of about 3.5%. It expects a sustainable operating ratio in the mid-60s over the next few years, given a stronger ]]></description>
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		<title>(BRKA) U.S. Rail Industry Outlook &#8211; June 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/15/brka-u-s-rail-industry-outlook-june-2010-industry-outlook/40500</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Along with all other industries in the U.S., railroads also suffered during the economic downturn. Freight rail is a “derived demand&#8221; industry &#8212; demand for the rail service is tied with demand for the products that the railroads haul. Rail traffic, therefore, acts as a solid barometer of the overall health of the economy. Since around 2003?2004, a number of factors have led to an increase in rail freight volume in the U.S: Rising fuel costs led to an increased demand for rail, since railroads are on an average four times more fuel-efficient than trucks. A surge in U.S. imports and record U.S. agricultural exports boosted rail shipments to and from ports. A rise in natural gas prices caused power plants to burn more coal to generate electricity, and most ]]></description>
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		<title>(NSC) Norfolk Southern Beats Earnings Expectations on Surge in Revenues</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/29/nsc-norfolk-southern-beats-earnings-expectations-on-surge-in-revenues/35479</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) reported a first quarter earnings of $257 million or 68 cents per share. Excluding a health-care related charge, earnings came in at 75 cents per share. The earnings were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents. The results also compare favorably with the prior-year quarter earnings of $177 million, or 47 cents per share. The beat was driven by a solid increase in revenues across all its categories. Railway operating revenues were up 15% to $2.2 billion. The increase primarily stemmed from a 9% growth in traffic volume. Norfolk experienced a 23% increase in general merchandise revenues, a 4% increase in coal revenues and a 12% increase in intermodal revenues. Despite Norfolk’s efforts to control costs, the company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in ]]></description>
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		<title>(BRKB) Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Approve Burlington Northern Santa Fe Purchase</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/14/brkb-berkshire-hathaway-shareholders-approve-burlington-northern-santa-fe-purchase/28032</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This analysis is by Martin Denholm, Senior Editor, Investment U Saturday, February 13, 2010 The legendary old sage has done it again. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKB) has now officially added another big American outfit to its already impressive stable of holdings. And in record-setting fashion, too… This time, the company splurged $26.4 billion to snap up the remaining 77.4% of railroad firm Burlington Northern Santa Fe (NYSE: BNI) that it didn’t already own. It was the biggest acquisition in Berkshire’s history. In a vote, 70% of Burlington shareholders approved the deal, which values the firm at $100 a share and $34 billion overall – a price that Buffett calls “the absolute hilt.” But he’s a renowned railroad bull, with stakes in fellow rail firms, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: ]]></description>
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		<title>(IYT) The Transportation Sector: Here Are Three Investments in a Sector That’s Ready to Soar</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/20/iyt-the-transportation-sector-here-are-three-investments-in-a-sector-that%e2%80%99s-ready-to-soar/21055</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[JB Hunt Transport Services Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Energy &#38; Infrastructure Expert Friday, November 20, 2009: Issue #1142 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. So today I’m stealing a page from the “Basenese Playbook” and taking a look at the severely battered transportation sector, one that pretty much everybody hates. However, I think, it’s not only about to come off life support, but perhaps become one of the hottest investments in 2010. The Transportation Sector: ]]></description>
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		<title>(NSC) Norfolk Southern Posts Results Slightly Ahead of Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/28/nsc-norfolk-southern-posts-results-slightly-ahead-of-expectations/19064</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern Corp.’s (NSC) third-quarter earnings per share stood at 81 cents, compared to a profit of $1.30 in the year-ago period. The fall in earnings was due to lower volume on the back of subdued demand for shipped goods. However, EPS results were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents per share. Operating revenues fell 29% to $2.1 billion, driven by a 35% drop in coal revenues and a 31% drop in intermodal revenue along with lower fuel surcharge recovery. Operating profit came in at $562 million, driven by a 20% reduction in volume but partly offset by a 25% reduction in operating expenses. Operating ratio stood at 72.8%, up 370 basis points year over year. Total volume was 1.5 million units, down 20% year over year. ]]></description>
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