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UPS vs. FED EX

If we are going to recover from this recession, we should see gains in the transportation sector. On Friday we saw a bigger than expected international transport sales which drove Fed Ex and UPS stock up. What option traders are now predicting with Fed Ex is a range from 75 to 80 in the coming months. If you start to see a pull back in the stock to the lower range, it would be a good idea to jump in. However, when comparing Fed Ex to UPS, I see stronger fundamentals in UPS as it is a Warren Buffet favorite. Hear my insights in greater detail on last Friday's "Halftime Report".

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1250586765&play=1

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