The makeup of the US stock market has evolved over the past two centuries according to the changes in the economy. When the market was first established in the 1800s financial firms were the only ones listed as per an article in the Ruffer Review published last year. Transportation firms especially the railroads dominated in …
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The railroad sector is one of the best sectors in the US equity market to invest in for steady and long-term growth. Railroad stocks tend to perform much better than other freight transportation stocks like those in the trucking industry for example. Trucking industry is highly fragmented and go through periods of booms and busts. …
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The below infographic shows the development of rail transportation in the US and the rest of the world. From the inception of railroads in the 1800s to modern-day high speed rails, some of the key milestones are noted. Click to enlarge Source: Unknown (will credit once it is identified) Related: The Complete List of Railroad …
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It is always interesting to hear their thoughts on the US from foreigners. The views tend to differ based on where they come from. For example, someone from a poor country might consider the US as the best in everything. However someone from another developed country say Canada, Germany, France, UK, etc. might not agree …
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The equity market tend to go higher than lower especially over the long-term. In the short-term measured in months or even a few years the market can be volatile and can decline sometimes when it feels like there is no end in sight for the downward trend. Similarly to the benchmark S&P 500, the Dow …
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