Here's a sampling of headlines posted at www.tirebusiness.com as the news broke:
* Cooper posts higher sales, profit in first quarter
* TIA expands utility service program to members
* Cooper to sell stake in Kumho
* Hercules to open Florida warehouse
* Goodyear plans to cut up to $2 billion in costs
* USW locals ratify BFS contracts
* Bandag earnings up on higher sales, lower costs
* Fleming Tire launches Web site
* Investment banking firm to acquire Myers Industries