Rail Stocks: Which Will Be the Caboose?
The long-term outlook for railroads looks positive, but Warren Buffett's recent bet on the sector is generating a lot of heat -- and maybe too much short-term heat from copycat investors. In light of this, which rail operator will underperform the most in 2010?
02:37PM 12/07/09
Professor Buffett's Anti-Gold Lesson
Buffett can have his big-name holdings. Until the environment no longer appears bullish for the yellow metal, I see a lot of upside for both GDXJ and the IAU.
08:24AM 12/04/09
Is Warren Buffett Inspiring a Rail Bubble?
Berkshire Hathaway's recent investments in the rail sector are creating what some argue are rare mini-bubble dynamics. Is Warren Buffett, Mr. Buy and Hold himself, creating unintended short-term consequences for railroad stocks?
12:14PM 12/03/09
Why Railroads Are a 21st Century Play
Despite a history that evokes the U.S. during the 1800s, the railroad industry is positioning itself to be a 21st century brand.
11:59AM 12/03/09
The Buffett Effect: A Trader's Best Friend?
Warren Buffett's recent bet on railroads has stoked controversy about mini-bubbles in the sector -- and for short-term traders, that's just the kind of debate that sets your trigger-finger twitching.
11:54AM 12/03/09
Berkshire or Rail Volume: Which Is King?
Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of Burlington Northern sparks debate on whether Warren Buffett single-handedly move the rails -- or if rail volumes hold greater sway on the sector.
11:44AM 12/03/09
Buffett No Choo-Choo for Railroads
Buffett's BNI acquisition hasn't had much of an impact on a key transport ETF.
10:13AM 12/03/09
Goldman's Armor Shows Some Cracks
Goldman Sachs' shares have mostly been immune to negative press coverage, but a recent Vanity Fair article may have done a little damage.
08:49AM 12/02/09
How to Play the GE-Vivendi Deal (RealMoney.com $)
GE is closer to shedding NBC, and investors in these two ETFs should benefit.
01:02PM 12/01/09
Pfizer, Berkshire Hathaway: Ratings Changes
Las Vegas Sands, Pfizer and Berkshire Hathaway had their ratings changed by TheStreet.com.
05:00AM 12/01/09
Wal-Mart Rivals Safety of U.S. Government
America's biggest retailer is the ultimate safe haven, even though it doesn't carry Standard & Poor's highest credit rating.
05:00AM 12/01/09
John Paulson And The Greatest Trade Ever
Best of TSC-TV: NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Gregory Zuckerman, author of the new bestseller The Greatest Trade Ever, details how hedge fund manager John Paulson trumped George Soros with the most profitable trade in Wall Street history. 11/17/09
11:59PM 11/26/09
The Oracle of Omaha appears to be taking a much safer approach to investing these days.
07:00AM 11/26/09
These companies, including Nike and Campbell Soup, recently boosted their dividend payouts.
11:30AM 11/24/09
Metals In Favor as Bulls Set to Make Some Noise
Precious metals was seen as the sector most likely to rise this week, our sentiment survey finds.
09:39AM 11/23/09
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