In the video below, Motley Fool industrials analyst Blake Bos discusses recent claims made by several pundits that the dry bulk shipping industry is at a bottom, claims that have caused several dry bulk shipping stocks to rally. Could this be the beginning of a big upside for investors, or is this sector fraught with too much peril? Blake gives investors several reasons to be wary of stocks like DryShips (DRYS) in this space, even at these prices.
Why Investing in Dry Bulk Shipping Can Be a Nightmare
By Blake Bos
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Apr 22, 2013 at 2:05PM
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NASDAQ: DRYS
DryShips Inc.

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