Technical Study: Swift Transportation, JB Hunt Transport, Con-way, and Knight Transportation

LONDON, July 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

On Thursday, July 18, 2013, shares in transportation service providers ended mostly higher, tracking gains in the broader market which  advanced following positive comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and some upbeat earnings reports. The major movers in the industry included Swift Transportation Co. (NYSE: SWFT), J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), Con-Way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), and Knight Transportation (NYSE: KNX). AAAResearchReports.com free coverage on SWFT, JBHT, CNW, and KNX is available upon registration at:

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Shares in Swift Transportation Co. rose sharply on Thursday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares oscillated between $16.81 and $17.18 before finishing the day 1.61% higher at $17.09. A total of 883,660 shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 1.23 million. The company's shares have gained 4.27% in the past one month, and 28.11% in the last three months, thus outperforming the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Download free technical research on SWFT by signing up at:

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.'s stock moved higher on Thursday, reversing some of its recent losses. The company's shares fluctuated between $74.77 and $75.99 before closing the day 1.00% higher at $75.61. A total of 415,057 shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 570,329. Despite Thursday's advances, J.B. Hunt's shares have fallen by 0.80% in the last three trading sessions. In the last one month, the company's shares have gained 4.00% as compared to a gain of 2.27% in the S&P 500. The stock is still trading near its 52-week high of $77.76. Register now and get access to free analysis on JBHT at:

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Shares in Con-Way Inc. edged higher on Thursday, finishing at $41.09, up 1.06% from its previous closing price. The company's shares oscillated between $40.64 and $41.40. A total of 435,992 shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 721,886. Con-Way's shares have fallen by 2.26% in the last three trading sessions. However, in the last three months, the stock has gained 26.16% as compared to a gain of 9.58% in the S&P 500. Sign up and read our complimentary report on CNW at:

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Knight Transportation's stock gained on Thursday, closing 1.34% higher at $17.41 after oscillating between $17.17 and $17.47. A total of 190,972 shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 490,147. The company's shares have gained 14.39% in the last three months, thus outperforming the S&P 500. Furthermore, the stock is trading near its 52 week high of $17.73 and also above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The free report on KNX can be downloaded by signing up now at:

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