How These 4 Transportation Stocks Move the Economy
And they've been rewarding investors handsomely this year. The Nasdaq Transportation index is up nearly 9% in 2026, but these four stocks have left that benchmark behind. Union Pacific is up 33% this year, CSX jumped 43%, UPS rose 15%, and FedEx is up 41%. All four recently reported third-quarter earnings, giving investors a fresh look at how these businesses are performing amid higher fuel costs, shifting trade policies, and uneven demand. Continue reading