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The Motley Fool July 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Canadian Pacific Brings Up the Rear Canadian Pacific has a pretty respectable operating ratio and the company is making good progress on velocity and dwell-times, and those are critical in boosting returns on capital. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Canadian Pacific Closes Out the Quarter Although business is getting better at the railroad, the stock reflects that already. |
The Motley Fool July 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Union Pacific Along for the Ride A very strong market for rail transport has improved the fortunes of even this low-quality player. But it has a way to go before the stock is a keeper. |
The Motley Fool July 20, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
On the Right Canadian Track Canadian National Railway continues to reap the benefits of a strong railroad market. It's not the bargain that it once was, but as long as robust demand for natural resources continues, it should have the leverage to raise rates and improve its bottom line. |
The Motley Fool April 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
CP's Nice Ride on the Rails Canadian Pacific Railways profits from increased coal demand and grain production. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
A More Efficient Canadian Pacific Significant improvements in operating efficiency bode well for profits. Is this is the beginning of a new age for railroad profitability, or is it just the top of the cyclical mountain? |
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Canadian National Losing Steam Canadian National Railway has had a great run, but are investors at the end of the line? |
The Motley Fool August 3, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Coal Fuels FreightCar America Strong demand for coal has created a shortage of railroad cars. With 85% of the market, FreightCar is growing. The company will very likely trade in the short term in conjunction with investor sentiment on coal demand and rail shipment demand. |
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Genesee & Wyoming Chugs Along Despite strong freight results, operating expenses and Australian results need to get back on track for this regional short line operator. |
The Motley Fool September 6, 2007 Toby Shute |
Canadian Pacific Buys Like Buffett The Canadian railroad company has acquired Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern, the largest American regional railroad operator, in order to better access the bustling Midwestern coal, ethanol, and agricultural markets. |
The Motley Fool January 29, 2010 Christopher Barker |
Dining on Buffett's Leftovers There's at least one tasty company still left in the railroad sector. |
The Motley Fool July 22, 2009 Christopher Barker |
So You Say You've Seen a Bottom, Eh? Canadian National becomes the second rail operator to make the bold call. |
The Motley Fool November 1, 2011 Rebecca Lipman |
Railroad Stocks: Bill Ackman Thinks They're Undervalued Hedge fund guru Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has a history of buying up companies he deems undervalued to turn them around. So investors are paying close attention to his newest target: Canadian Pacific Railway. |
The Motley Fool January 27, 2011 Christopher Barker |
Canadian National Railway Is Ready to Rumble With able competitors steaming forward, Canadian National laces up. |
The Motley Fool July 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Canadian National Suffers a Loon Bite The risks at Canadian National are pretty much the same as for the other Class 1 rail operators -- namely, that economic growth slows and the railroad companies see a reduction in demand (in terms of carload) and/or less pricing power. |
The Motley Fool March 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Iron Horses Keep Galloping Union Pacific's quarterly guidance suggests that conditions remain good on the rails. |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Burlington Northern Steams Ahead Better pricing and efficiency spells strong profits for the country's largest railroad. This stock is within 10% of its high and up nearly 50% over the past year. |
The Motley Fool July 30, 2009 Christopher Barker |
A Consensus Station on the Rails Railroad companies declare a bottom, but what does it really mean? |
Inc. November 2005 Darren Dahl |
Railroads Buckling Under Record Traffic Amid rising fuel prices, more companies are turning to railroads as a cheaper way to transport goods. The surge in freight is so pronounced that it threatens to create a capacity crunch. |
The Motley Fool October 29, 2010 Christopher Barker |
Heavy Lifting From the Heavy Haulers Identifying the future outperformer from a pack of close railroad rivals can be good fun. |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
More Workin' Needed on This Railroad Union Pacific is still the worst-run major railroad, but improvement could lead to outperformance in its stock. |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Genesee Rides Smooth Rails Short-line railroad operator continues to prosper by focusing on profitable and growing routes. |
The Motley Fool October 13, 2010 Christopher Barker |
CSX: A Tough Act to Follow CSX sets a lofty bar for an industry that thrives on efficiency. |
The Motley Fool June 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Big Opportunities in Small Rails Two smaller railroad operators stay profitably below the radar. Investors may want to take a look at Genesee & Wyoming and Railamerica. |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Norfolk Southern Brings It Home The last Class 1 railroad reports its earnings this quarter. Reported revenue rose 17% this quarter as the company coupled a 5% increase in volume (as measured by carloads) with a nearly 12% improvement in pricing and mix. |
The Motley Fool October 18, 2010 Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades Star stock picker Stifel Nicolaus plucked its buy ratings on both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, reducing each stock to a "hold" rating. Two days later, Raymond James followed suit, downgrading both stocks to "market perform." |
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Disruptions Don't Derail Genesee Not that you'd really know it from the financial reports or the strength of the stock, but the third quarter was actually a challenging one for short-line rail operator Genesee & Wyoming. |
The Motley Fool April 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Union Pacific Full of Steam Very strong pricing and operational improvements lead to a great quarter. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool January 23, 2009 Christopher Barker |
Less Gravy on the Train Rail carriers continue to show solid earnings, masking the future troubles lurking underfoot. |
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Genesee & Wyoming Juice Its Caboose? This is a likable short-line operator, but organic volume growth is an issue for investors. |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2010 Christopher Barker |
Potential Kinks in These Haulers' Tracks Recent numbers from railroads corroborate emerging uncertainty about the economy. |
The Motley Fool October 22, 2008 Christopher Barker |
Railroads Go 2-for-2 With Grand Slam Profits Norfolk Southern continues to make way against economic headwinds. |
The Motley Fool May 29, 2007 Sham Gad |
FreightCar America Still on Track? Will a temporary decline in demand send this railroad freight car manufacturer off the rails? Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool April 18, 2011 Jacob Roche |
How to Play the Coming Boom in Everything The 19th century called, and it wants its opportunity back. |
The Motley Fool January 24, 2008 Toby Shute |
This Railroad's on Track The rail company faced two major obstacles in both the fourth quarter and the full year, but financial results weren't derailed. |
The Motley Fool July 27, 2009 Christopher Barker |
Runaway Freight Train Finds Level Tracks Demand stabilization is a most welcome development in the rail freight sector, but a long, hard path still awaits these operators. |
The Motley Fool October 24, 2007 Toby Shute |
Shake, Rattle, and Rail Burlington Northern faces a shaky economy, but doesn't look too rattled. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool May 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Tracking the Numbers at Genesee & Wyoming Growth slowed in the first quarter, but the railroad company is still a well-placed small operator. |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2009 Christopher Barker |
Recovery Gets Harder to Haul Railroad operator CSX reported earnings of $293 million for the period, besting expectations despite a disappointing 23% slide in revenue. |
The Motley Fool October 4, 2010 Brian Stoffel |
This Railroad Has a Major Advantage It goes to both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico. |
The Motley Fool January 25, 2011 Christopher Barker |
CSX Simply Delivers This eastern railroad delivers robust earnings with a side of devotion to shareholders. |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2011 Alex Pape |
High Oil Prices Benefit This Niche Industry Don't overlook the intermodal transportation industry. |
The Motley Fool September 12, 2008 Christopher Barker |
This Train Is Gaining Steam Eastern U.S. railway specialist CSX took the market by surprise, significantly boosting its guidance for earnings through 2010. |
BusinessWeek January 16, 2006 Gene G. Marcial |
All Aboard The Genesee & Wyoming This little-known regional railroad is riding high. |
The Motley Fool July 28, 2011 Debarati Bose |
1 Stock That Proves the U.S. Is Recovering Do Union Pacific's outstanding second-quarter results make it a worthwhile buy? |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Getting Railroaded by CSX Unprecedented strength is running the skeptics off the tracks. While the stock may not be a bargain by usual methods, one can't deny that the company is doing better. The sector is hot and investors still want to own these shares. |
The Motley Fool July 29, 2010 Christopher Barker |
Wild Horses Drag the Freight Away With all the captive energy of the horses in the company logo, Norfolk Southern dragged 22% more freight across its tracks than it had in the prior-year period. The resulting 31% boost to operating revenue is accompanied by an even more impressive 58% surge in earnings per share. |
The Motley Fool July 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
J.B. Hunt Not Far From a Value This diversified trucker continues to invest heavily in new equipment. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool January 21, 2011 Christopher Barker |
Union Pacific Gathers Momentum The latest bellwether to report signals encouraging signs of growth. |
The Motley Fool July 8, 2011 Aimee Duffy |
Railroads Mount a Comeback The recent resurgence of automobile companies is great news for the railroad stocks. |