Wall St. Watchdog reveals information about today’s action in the Transportation (NYSE:IYT) sector:

Gainers (% price change)

• Atlas Air Worldwide Hldgs (NASDAQ:AAWW): The shares closed at $42.25, up $5.68, or 15.53%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $1.11 billion. About the company: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., and Polar Air Cargo, Inc. Atlas provides aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance freighter aircraft to major airlines around the world. Polar operates a global, scheduled-service network and serves substantially all major trade lanes of the world. The Company also provides commercial and military charter services. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
• Frontline Ltd. (NYSE:FRO): The shares closed at $3.10, up $0.41, or 15.24%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $241.36 million. About the company: Frontline Limited owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. The Company’s vessels are managed by ship management companies. Frontline conducts activities worldwide. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
• Quality Distribution, Inc (NASDAQ:QLTY): The shares closed at $10.10, up $1.19, or 13.36%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $240.63 million. About the company: Quality Distribution Inc. operates a dedicated bulk tank network across North America. The Company transports a broad range of chemical products and also provides transportation management, transloading, tank cleaning, dry-bulk handling, and other logistical services. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
• Intl. Shipholding Corp. (NYSE:ISH): The shares closed at $18.82, up $1.92, or 11.36%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $136.04 million. About the company: International Shipholding Corporation operates a diversified fleet of vessels that provide maritime transportation service to commercial and governmental customers. The Company’s fleet consists of ocean-going vessels, towboats, river barges, and special purpose barges. International Shipholding operates around the world. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
• The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX): The shares closed at $22.20, up $2.2, or 11%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $559.13 million. About the company: The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. supplies transportation equipment and services to the railroad and related industries. The Company’s manufacturing segment produces railcars and marine vessels. Greenbrier also provides repair and refurbishment for intermodal and conventional railcars. In addition, the Company provides complementary leasing and services activities. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

Losers (% price change)

• Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ:MMLP): The shares closed at $32.29, down $0.37, or 1.13%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $661.03 million. About the company: Martin Midstream Partners, LP. provides marine transportation, terminalling, distribution and logistical services for producers and suppliers of hydrocarbon products, specialty chemicals and other liquids. The Company manufactures and markets sulfur based fertilizers and related products. The Company primarily operates in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
• Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW): The shares closed at $10.48, down $0.07, or 0.66%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $723.29 million. About the company: Seaspan Corp. operates a fleet of containerships. The Company’s ships are chartered to customers on a long-term fixed-rate basis. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>
• Grupo Aeroportuario del (NASDAQ:OMAB): The shares closed at $13.95, down $0.02, or 0.14%, on the day. Its market capitalization is $591.01 million. About the company: Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMA) operates international airports in the northern and central regions of Mexico. The airports serve Monterrey, Acapulco, Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo and several other regional centers and border cities. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

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