(Editor's note: In the press release issued on Jan. 18, 2002, in the first paragraph, second sentence, the date of the CreditWatch placement of Nov. 7, 2001, is incorrect. The correct date is Nov. 1, 2001. A corrected version follows.) NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Jan. 18, 2002ùStandard&Poor's today lowered its ratings on Goodyear Tire&Rubber Co. At the same time, the ratings on the company were removed from CreditWatch where they were placed Nov. 1, 2001. (See list below). The outlook is now stable. The rating actions reflect Goodyear's recent poor operating performance and Standard&Poor's concerns regarding the company's long-term profit potential, given challenging industry fundamentals and the constraints posed by the company's current
