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To: holland who wrote (7049)	4/3/1998 12:51:00 PM
From: Jenna	Respond to of 120523

GBX..'earnings play' strong stock just came off my scans. Reached a new 52 week high today. Extremely positive chart formation.. earning coming out Tuesday April 7. Very slim volume. I'll be watching this through Monday/Tuesday. Earnings velocity 100% this quarter vesus same quarter last year. Watch volume/price... could be a very nice short/intermediate term hold. ******************** 1) 3/25/98 - RESEARCH ALERT - Greenbrier (GBX.N) upgraded - Schroders said Wednesday it raised its rating on shares of Greenbrier Cos inc to outperform from perform in line. ****************** GBX is a supplier of transporation equipment and services to the railroad and related industries. GBX is also engaged in complementary leasing and services activities. For the 3 months ended 11/30/97, total revenues rose 8% to $138M. Net income from continuing operations rose 14% to $4.1M. Revenues benefitted from higher railcar deliveries. Earnings also benefitted from a changeover in production lines, decreased debt levels & minority interest. ********************* 4) 1/13/98 - GREENBRIER ANNOUNCES EARNINGS UP 40%; STRONG NEW ORDERS AND BACKLOG -- The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE: GBX) today announced fiscal 1998 first quarter financial results and strong new railcar orders and backlog. Net earnings for the first quarter ended November 30, 1997 were $4.1 million, or $.29 per share, up 40% from $2.9 million, or $.21 per share, in the first quarter of fiscal 1997. Revenues for the quarter were $138.0 million, up 8% from the $127.4 million in the same fiscal 1997 period. The prior year's first quarter results included a loss from discontinued logistics operations of $.7 million; earnings from continuing operations were $3.6 million, or $.25 per share.