GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. $27.93 - (Nasdaq symbol GT

GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. $27.93 (Nasdaq symbol GT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (330-796-2122; www.goodyear.com; Shares outstanding: 268.9 million; Market cap: $7.4 billion; Dividend yield: 1.0%) has just won a contract with the Boeing Co. (symbol BA on New York and a recommendation of Wall Street Stock Forecaster) to supply main nose and landing gear tires for Boeing’s new 777X aircraft, which is scheduled for delivery in 2019. So far, the 777X program has received orders and commitments for 306 planes. The airliner will use Goodyear’s Flight radial tire, which is lighter than earlier models and includes rigid tread belts and enhanced rubber that offer greater stability, a longer life and more resistance to cuts. The deal reinforces Goodyear’s strong position in the growing aircraft-tire market. Goodyear Tire & Rubber is a buy.

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