Both FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) are likely watching government competition for next week.  Starting on Monday, the price of most traditional mail will...
Of all the cars Nissan sells, the Altima may be one of its most recognizable models. As one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, Nissan sells many of them. In fact, the company announced...
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing “sweeping changes” to how the mail system works in America.  Some is good, and some is not enough.  The aim is to save up to $3 billion a year in operating...
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced this morning that it has signed an agreement to acquire French express transportation company TATEX. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and no...
DHL has announced that it was cutting 9,500 jobs as it discontinues air and ground operations within the United States.  DHL Express says that it will continue to operate between the United States...
Corporations often start a business that becomes a famous brand, or buy companies that already have highly recognized brand names.  Over time these brands often lose their earnings power....
It looks like lower fuel prices are turning into net gains for transportation companies.  Finally! FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has announced that it now expects to post earnings of $1.23 per share...
In its first fiscal quarter of 2011, ending June 30, 2010, India posted GDP growth of 8.8%, the country’s highest growth rate in 3 years. Manufacturing grew a whopping 12.4%, compared with 3.8%...
Shipping, transportation, and logistics… all winners in the economic recovery.  An article titled “Can Logistics Stocks Carry the Load for Investors?” by Morningstar’s Keith...
First released to the world in 2004 for the 2005 model year, the Chevy Equinox has been a hit for the iconic American brand. Sales of the Equinox have slowly climbed over time as 2004 sales were...
These are Tuesday’s top analyst upgrades and positive research calls we have seen early this morning with more than two hours until the market opens: Amazon.com (AMZN) Raised to Outperform at...
There will be five key market-moving or sector-moving earnings reports this week. With Christmas coming on Tuesday of next week, this will basically be it for earnings season until earnings reports...
Alternative energy is continuing to win new deals.  A123 Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: AONE) will provide lithium-ion battery systems for electric vehicles.  The award is from a Navistar International...
United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) is joining the flow of big important companies reporting disappointing earnings. While the earnings were up 7.5% from a year ago, the 2012 guidance is...
Earnings season is over for the most part.  Next week we will have a few key earnings from a few players.  While none are likely market-moving events, these can still influence sectors and may get...