AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced several changes in Finance leadership. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Richard J.

By Wayne Arnold Up until the time he handed over the reins as chief executive of BHP Billiton about a month ago, Charles Goodyear was fond of showing investors and journalists a chart of commodities prices going back to the War of 1812 - the "200-year view," it was entitled.

By Brian O'Connor MINING giants sent strong signals that it remains business as usual despite all the turbulence markets can throw at them.

By Natale Labia BHP Billiton has announced record results for the fourth year running, despite a dip in global commodity prices in recent weeks which the world's largest mining company blamed on credit turmoil.

By The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia - Canadian aluminum maker Alcan Inc. is in talks with Australia's BHP Billiton Ltd. to try to fend off a hostile $27 billion takeover bid by U.S. rival Alcoa Inc., according to an article published Wednesday in Canada.