HONG KONG--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - This morning, [ www.MarketFoundations.com ] announced new reports highlighting Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: [ CTB ]) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: [ GT ]). Free research downloads are available at [ www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=CTB&cob=GT ].

Economic fundamentals leading into 2012 have set a generally positive pace with GDP growth likely to pick up through the coming year. However, there are several important caveats to note as the world economy continues to face headwinds and risks weigh to the downside. Positive outlooks are conditional on fiscal policy in payroll taxes and unemployment insurance benefits and upon the easing of the European debt situation. A repeat of volatility experience in 2011 is likely in 2012, as perceptions about the strength of the U.S. economy and the euro zone will vary over time as events unfold.

Despite the current situation, our team continues to identify high momentum situations with growth potential -- there remains strong opportunity within careful discretion.

Market Foundations is releasing new coverage on Cooper Tire & Rubber Company for its current position within the consumer goods industry. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) is a manufacturer and marketer of replacement tires. Cooper focuses on the manufacture and sale of passenger and light and medium truck replacement tires. The Company operates through two segments: North American Tire Operations and International Tire Operations. The full research report on Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: [ CTB ]) is available here: [ www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=CTB ].

Market Foundations has released research on The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for its changing role within the consumer goods industry. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a manufacturer of tires. The Company, together with subsidiaries and joint ventures, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes tires for a range of applications. The Company also manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. The full research report on The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: [ GT ]) is available here: [ www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?cob=GT ].

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