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The Dow Jones Railroads index closed last week above the 2008 highs, thus establishing new all-time highs. Clearly this has been one of the strongest industry groups, up 164% since the March 2009 lows. The railroads completed a consolidation pattern in September (green lines), signaling a resumption of the uptrend. The relative strength (RS) line bottomed in 2009, indicating that the railroads were starting to outperform the S&P 500. The RS is still in a solid uptrend. For more on the transportation stocks, sign up to receive this week’s Trading Lesson.

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