Split creates THREE pure-play buys

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To help unlock some of its hidden value, trucking firm XPO recently spun off two of its smaller businesses—GXO Logistics and RXO. Investors tend to prefer “pure-play” firms that are easier to analyze and evaluate. That’s why XPO’s shares are up 84% since the first spinoff. At the same time, a recent acquisition should help RXO build on its 34% gain. And while GXO is down 18% since its split, its own recent acquisitions are set to take its stock price higher in the next few years. XPO INC. $158 is a spinoff buy. The company (New York symbol XPO; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 116.4 million; Market cap: $18.4 billion; No dividends paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.xpo.com) provides full- and less-than-truckload (LTL) services in North America and Europe. It has roughly 9% of the U.S. LTL market. In August 2021, the company set up its logistic business as separate firm GXO Logistics. XPO shareholders received one GXO share for each XPO share they held. In November…