Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the CSX Corporation Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. During this call, all participants will be in a listen-only mode.
Leadership changes and litigation risk should not scare investors away from financials, as quarterly results show that several names are currently a fairly good deal, says Morningstar's Jim Sinegal.
Some quirks boosted the September employment report, but several factors--including higher wages and a construction upturn--suggest tailwinds for further improvement ahead.