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Can reliable, profitable rail service be saved?
Bipartisan legislation aimed specifically at increasing government regulation of railroads threatens to hamstring 25 years of successful growth and investment by that industry. The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (H.R.1650) would ...
Makeover needed: Amtrak
This post is part of a feature on companies and products that our bloggers think are in need of a makeover. See all 26.
While issues like the economy and the war in Iraq dominate the current election, one lesser theme has largely gone unnoticed by ...
Valuing GE's Infrastructure segment
I estimate that General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)'s Infrastructure segment is worth $153.7 billion, roughly the same as last July's $154.6 billion.
GE's Infrastructure segment produces, sells, finances and services equipment for the air ...
Rail America merged and delisted
Investors in Rail America, (formerly NYSE:RRA), got a Valentine's Day present in the form of a buyout offer of $16.35 for each share of Rail America stock owned. Rail America is a short-line rail service provider operating 42 railroads over 7,800 ...
Canadian Pacific demonstrates that the rail revival is not U.S.-centric
Readers of this space know that the railroad sector is one of the preferred sectors. After decades of unconscionable neglect, U.S. railroads are experiencing a resurgence, driven by international trade, commodities transport, and the rail's cost ...
As wider audience discovers U.S. railroads, perhaps you should, too
When a major, metropolitan U.S. newspaper discovers a investment trend or a hot sector, count on increased share demand for companies in the sector. When that paper is one of the top three dailies, in this case The Washington Post, count on even more ...
American Railcar Industries: Legislation will keep this train on track
I am always keeping an eye on what is happening on Capitol Hill. In 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act was passed to provide a boost to many different companies with interests in agriculture. This bill is due to expire this September, ...
France's V150: A rail record worth imitating
France's record-setting high-speed rail trip of 357 miles per hour 574.8 kilometers per hour) may very well inspire U.S. public and private sector officials to re-commit to high-speed rail for travel and business transportation in the United States. ...
With subprime and private equity 'adjusting,' invest in energy and Asia
In thinking about current market trends, it occurs to me that the market may be at a fundamental turning point. To profit from the change, consider investing in energy services and selected Asian equities.
For years I have been railing against the ...
In eastern U.S., Norfolk helps keep everything in motion
Most transportation officials agree that the United States' transportation infrastructure - - highways, roads, bridges, mass transit systems - - is in need of a major upgrade in order to meet the nation's transportation needs of the 21st century. ...
Wabtec: More powerful than a locomotive
Readers of this space know that the railroad sector is one of the preferred sectors. After decades of unconscionable neglect, U.S. railroads are experiencing a resurgence, propelled by international trade and the rail's cost advantage over truck ...
CSX Corporation (CSX): Shares cycling in bullish 'flag' formation
CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) is one of the nation's leading transportation companies, providing rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services. The company's transportation network spans approximately 21,000 miles, with service to 23 eastern ...
Walmart to offer cut-rate mobile phone service
The wireless mobile phone service is a highly lucrative business. Now the competition is heating up with the expansion of service from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) service.
Walmart will offer prepaid mobile phone service for $30 for 1,000 minutes ...
Best Buy will back up your mobile smartphone with mIQ service
Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE: BBY) continues to delve outside its retail roots and add services anywhere it can. But, this latest venture is a bit baffling: backup services for your mobile phone? ...
Burlington Northern: On the profitable track
Even before investor Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) Warren Buffett reported that he holds a 10.9% stake in Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (NYSE: BNI), investors have had their eye on BNI. A while back, if you mentioned "investing" and ...
Nuclear power is on the comeback trail
Apple backs AT&T in continuing spat with Verizon
Closing Bell: The recession is still over, still... do you feel it?
