Does Goodyear still have lift?

Article Abstract:

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. of the United States has posted its fifth consecutive quarter of increasing net income led by effective marketing that has seen the company generate more revenue by selling higher priced tires. The tire giant is planning an eight percent increase in tire prices in September 2005.

Sales, profits & dividends, Tires and inner tubes, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company Profile, Tire industry, GT, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

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Global demand frames building-material deals

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Heidelberg-Cement AG has announced it will buy U.K.-based building materials firm Hanson PLC in a deal totaling $15.8 bil, creating the world's fourth largest cement maker. Other recent bids include Mexico's Cemex S.A.'s $14.25 bil offer for Australia's Rinker Group Ltd.

Acquisitions & mergers, Construction, Engineering Services, STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS, Cement, hydraulic, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, EX. BUILDING, All Other Metal Ore Mining, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, METAL MINING, Ferroalloy Ores, Chemical & Fertilizer Minerals, Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, United Kingdom, Construction industry, Australia, Germany, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Mining industry, Building materials industry, Mexico, Cement industry, Mineral industry, Hanson PLC, HAN, Cemex S.A. de C.V., Rinker Group Ltd., RIN, Heidelberg-Cement AG

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Red Wing digs in its heels to fight chains and imports: bootmaker updates its look, but is still 'Made in the USA'

Article Abstract:

Red Wing Shoe Co. is facing tough competition from cheaper, imported work boot brands. In response, the company is designing more attractive products, improving its stores and changing its marketing strategies.

Footwear, Except Rubber, Rubber and plastics footwear, Footwear industry, Red Wing Shoe Company Inc.

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