TFI lets you tap e-commerce growth

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Shares of trucking firm TFI have nearly tripled in the past year as investors reacted positively to its recent acquisitions, particularly its new deal to buy UPS Freight. Using acquisitions to expand adds risk. However, TFI has a strong history of integrating its new businesses. It’s also in a strong position to profit as more businesses expand their e-commerce operations. TFI INTERNATIONAL INC. $92 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol TFII; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 93.4 million; Market cap: $8.6 billion; Dividend yield: 1.2%; Takeover Rating Target: Medium; www.tfiintl.com) is a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, operating across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Its businesses include Canpar Express, ICS Courier, Clarke Transport, Besner, and CFI Logistics. TFI aims to create value by identifying strategic acquisitions and managing a growing network of operating firms. That strategy includes letting the acquired companies gain from having access to financial and operational resources to build their businesses and increase their efficiency. In…