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The Motley Fool April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Brian Gorman	Burlington Northern's Smooth Engine The nation's largest rail transport services company seems to have risks in hand and is poised for ongoing growth. Investors, take note.
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 July 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Pricing Is Right for CSX Volume growth was non-existent, but strong pricing and operating efficiencies boosted results. Investors, take note.
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 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 October 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	No Sleepers at Burlington Northern Strong demand for rail transit has translated into a strong operating environment for this leading hauler. Times are good right now for the rails and there may yet be money to be made in the stocks, but the cash flow picture suggests that long-term appreciation may be more limited.
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 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 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	J.B. Hunt Rides Rails to Revenue Strong intermodal demand is offsetting weaker trucking results. Today's price for this company is probably pretty fair, especially with ongoing concerns about energy prices and the immediate future of the economy.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Low Bar Boosts Union Pacific So long as rail operators like Union Pacific can push through better pricing and continue to make operating improvements, good earnings should continue rolling down the track. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Will CSX Stay on the Rails? Weak volume and operational statistics at the railroad operator are ample cause for concern. With the market already pricing better times into the stock, where's the margin of safety?
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Old Dominion Hauls Cash Sooner or later, the good times will pass. Economic growth isn't permanent, and though Old Dominion would continue to gain share even in a tough market, these are golden days. Investors, take note.
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 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 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 July 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Good Numbers From Arkansas Best Though not in the highest-growth segment of trucking, Arkansas Best makes a good showing for itself. Investors, take note.
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.
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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 April 16, 2008 Toby Shute	This Rail's Anything but Frail Corn, coal, and other commodities fuel rail operator CSX's strong results.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Rails Derail Arch Coal Rail problems in the Western U.S. take a big bite out of Arch Coal's earnings, but there's still much to like about this company.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Forward Air Facing Turbulence The specialized ground carrier Forward Air's difficult comps and more aggressive competition could make for a shakier second half. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool November 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Foundation Coal Builds a Profit Increasing coal shipments plus higher coal prices equal strong profits. Investors are certainly already on to the coal story, and the stocks have been generally strong across the board.
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The Motley Fool July 28, 2011 Neha Chamaria	1 Surprising Company Roaring Ahead J.B. Hunt posts strong quarterly numbers. Investors may want to keep an eye on the stock.
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 August 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Mulling Over UPS' Brown Spot UPS' troubles don't seem to say so much about the economy. Investors, it's tough not to respect a company with such a good record of returns on capital.
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 25, 2010 Christopher Barker	Your Huge Advantage Over Warren Buffett Burlington Northern is Buffett's prize, but will retail investors take the cake?
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 26, 2011 Jason Moser	Heartland Express Keeps On Trucking A look at Heartland Express' first-quarter earnings.
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.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2009 Christopher Barker	Get a Better Deal Than Buffett According to a recent filing, Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has purchased another 4.36 million shares of rail carrier Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Can you get a better deal than he did?
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 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 January 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Norfolk Southern the Rail to Ride? This railroad company produced solid operating metrics for the fourth quarter and appears to have a somewhat reasonable valuation.
The Motley Fool September 16, 2011 Sean Williams	Why Are You Ignoring This Leading Economic Indicator? Forget GDP, unemployment rates and the PMI -- take the time to listen to what global shipping giants United Parcel Service and FedEx have to say about global business.
IndustryWeek November 18, 2009	Railways Looking to Cash In Next Year The economic slump has proven to be a boon for the railroads.
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