Does Goodyear still have lift?
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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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'
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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