Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has reported a US$ 28-million second-quarter profit in contrast to a loss a year ago as demand for its tyres increased worldwide, especially in the key US market. Revenue rose 15%toUS$4.5bil-lion from US$ 3.9 billion a year ago, led by a 21% gain in the core North American market. The number of tyres soldincreasedl0%inthe quarter. The revenue jump was helped by a better mix of high-end tyres and Goodyear branded-tyres.
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