Infrastructure includes transportation, communication, networks, water, electric systems, and alike. It is a general term for the framework of a business, region, or nation.
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December 9 - ETF Trading, Hedge Funds, News - Comments
James River Coal Company Coal (NASDAQ:JRCC)'s main operations are in the Central Appalachian coal basin (CAPP).
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September 18 - News - Comments
Many investors liken railways to utilities and government bonds – relatively safe and predictable investments that are, well, maybe a bit boring.
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September 13 - News - Comments
Coal is one of the most plentiful and least expensive sources of energy on Earth. That's the good news.
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September 12 - News - Comments
Many of the U.S.-based publicly traded railroads are suffering from extremely tough operating conditions, and there's only one culprit: coal.
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September 9 - News - Comments
Railroad company CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX) has done very well this year, with its stock gaining around 27% year to date.
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September 3 - News - Comments
Dividend investors would be wise to focus not just on a stock's current yield, but also on the long-term growth potential of its dividends.
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September 3 - Dividend Stocks, News - Comments
Sometimes the market drops, as do even the greatest companies within it.
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August 13 - News - Comments
In a recent Forbes article, Bill Conerly claims that the price for oil may decline by as much as $20 per barrel.
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August 12 - News - Comments
A few days ago, Fool analyst Michael Olson added CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX), a freight railroad company that dominates the east coast, to his real-money portfolio.
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August 7 - News - Comments
Coal is the single most important commodity to the U.S. railroad industry. It accounts for nearly one-quarter of revenue among U.S.
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August 6 - News - Comments
When investing in a publicly traded business you want that company to maintain its ability to generate and grow free cash flow over the long term.
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August 5 - News - Comments
Recently, Fool contributor Michael Olsen picked CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX) for his Real Money portfolio.
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August 5 - News - Comments
After some nice gains since the previous week's snapshot, the real-money Inflation-Protected Income Growth portfolio closed on Friday with a slightly better than 20.7% return ...
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July 29 - News - Comments
Back in late May, MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A), made a $5.59 billion offer to buy NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NVE).
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July 29 - Hedge Funds - Comments
The Bakken play produces vast amounts of gas and oil that need to be transported, either by pipeline or railroad.
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July 25 - News - Comments
I predicted that Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) would close higher on the week.
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July 21 - News - Comments
Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) will release its quarterly report on Friday, with the stock having risen to levels it hasn't seen since it spun off its interest in Janus Capital...
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July 17 - News - Comments
Warren Buffett made a fortune investing in great businesses that were unlikely to fall from glory, but that is not the only way to make money in the market.
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July 16 - News - Comments
With Canadian rail firms outperforming their United States counterparts in recent quarters, it's easy to see why many American investors are looking north to invest their money...
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July 15 - News - Comments
I predicted that Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) would close lower on the week.
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July 15 - News - Comments
The real-money Inflation-Protected Income Growth portfolio just finished an astonishingly strong week, rising by more than $1,080 since the prior week's update to close with a...
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July 15 - News - Comments
CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX) will release its quarterly report next Tuesday, and investors have already prepared for a slight reduction in the company's net income from a year...
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July 12 - News - Comments
Railroads are an industry looked favorably upon by many investors, including Warren Buffett.
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July 10 - News - Comments
With rumors of a possible Berkshire-owned BNSF Railway expansion, let's look at other major railroad companies with potential for future partnerships.
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July 10 - News - Comments
By now, you've probably heard about TransCanada Corporation (USA) (NYSE:TRP)'s Keystone XL pipeline.
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July 8 - News - Comments
President Obama recently announced that he is directing the U.S.
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July 5 - News - Comments
The United States is pumping out more crude oil than the country’s pipelines can carry.
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July 5 - News - Comments
So far this year railroad companies are performing better than in 2012. This is because of increased demand for natural resources like oil, gas, coal and lumber in the U.S.
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July 3 - News - Comments
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
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July 3 - News - Comments
Lately, I have been exploring companies that should benefit the most from the continuing economic recovery and the various activities that go along with it.
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June 27 - News - Comments
Railroads, robber barons of yore, and Monopoly (the board game) evoke several likenesses: of wealth earned via nepotistic monopolies, fat men smoking cigars lit with $100 bills...
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June 27 - News - Comments
Still, the market doesn't care whether we've been paying attention to it or not, and it will keep shifting prices around whether we're actively moving money around or just sitting...
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June 17 - News - Comments
Why invest in U.S. railroads? They operate in a seller's market and enjoy strong pricing power, for one.
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June 14 - News - Comments
CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX) has undergone a huge transformation over the past decade, as the steep spike in energy prices sent railroads from being nearly obsolescent modes of...
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June 10 - News - Comments
As the North American economy recovers, the rail sector has been one of the biggest beneficiaries.
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June 10 - News - Comments
The real-money Inflation-Protected Income Growth portfolio rose in value by a bit more than $245 since last week's update to end the week at $34,593.13.
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June 10 - News - Comments
Investing opportunities in logistics seem ripe these days. Indications are that people are now getting more inclined to spend, and thus, more goods need to get moving.
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June 6 - News - Comments
New regulations that cap work hours and mandate rest breaks for commercial truck drivers go into effect July 1.
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June 5 - News - Comments
The latest issue of the T.
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May 29 - News - Comments
Shares of leading coal mining companies have tumbled down in the last several months: Shares of Arch Coal Inc (NYSE:ACI) plummeted by 26.5%.
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May 29 - News - Comments
The latest word I’ve been hearing in regards to the popularity of dividend companies is “bubble.” People are arguing that many dividend stocks are being bid up in a frenzy...
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May 28 - News - Comments
When looking for promising candidates for your stock portfolio, it's easy to just think about the prominent names of the day, such as Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Ford Motor Company...
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May 22 - News - Comments
It's important for investors to understand that there are two types of coal mined. The first is thermal coal which is used by power plants to heat homes.
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May 16 - News - Comments
There's a storm brewing in 2013, and it has major implications for U.S. rail infrastructure.
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May 9 - News - Comments
I understand the need for companies to put on a good front and say that they are pleased with the work of their employees.
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May 6 - News - Comments
As we enter the heart of second-quarter earnings reports, I can't help but point out that the majority we've covered over the past year have been better than expected.
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May 6 - News - Comments
Railways have historically been popular investment vehicles.
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April 28 - News - Comments
When you compare the company to its peers, and find that they are the best at many performance metrics, it's a good bet the stock will perform well.
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April 27 - News - Comments