The Dow Jones Transportation Average is a 20-stock, price-weighted index that represents the stock performance of large, well-known U.S. companies within the transportation industry. It was the first U.S. stock index, assembled by Charles Dow in 1884.

Sterling Market Commentary for Wednesday June 5th, 2013
In today’s edition of the Sterling Market Commentary we take a brief look at the trading activity from yesterday, and provide our thoughts on the upcoming market. We take a closer look at the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the situation in the grain markets, with a few thoughts on the recent planting issues for corn and soybeans in the Mid-West