Mattel's Q1 Earnings Rise on Solid Sales
Mattel's first-quarter net income more than quadrupled, as sales of Monster High and American Girl products rose, the toymaker says.
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Mom and Pop Businesses that Made It Big
It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, a day to honor family-run businesses. But they don't all stay small: Some popular national brands grew out of humble beginnings.
Mattel Goes Hollywood: Can It Beat Hasbro at the Movie Game?
Hasbro has cashed in on its marquee brands in recent years, breathing new life into decades-old toy franchises like Transformers and G.I. Joe through movie releases and updated product lines. Now, larger toy maker Mattel looks like it wants to follow in Hasbro's footsteps.
Will Kellogg Snap, Crackle and Pop in China, or Just Get Soggy?
Since 1927, Rice Krispies have been an American breakfast staple. Who doesn't like to hear that trademark snap, crackle and pop as the milk hits the cereal? Well, Kellogg is about to find out whether or not the Chinese do.
Why China Doesn't Like Barbie, Best Buy or DIY
U.S. companies see China as a market of near limitless potential, but plenty of big names have learned the hard way that the American way doesn't always sell in Shanghai. From Mattel to Home Depot, here are some notable attempts that got lost in translation.
The Land of Forgotten Toy Stocks
Things are getting serious in the world of toys as the holiday shopping season approaches. It's a close contest this year between industry giants Mattel and Hasbro -- like battling Transformers -- but the latest entry in the latter's line of interactive Elmo toys should put it over the top.
Week Ahead: Coca-Cola, Disney, Hasbro Earnings
It should be pretty quiet on the economic calendar this week, with only a few national reports due out. But iconic companies Walt Disney, Coca-Cola and Hasbro, among others, are scheduled to report quarterly results.
Fashion-Doll Fight Continues: MGA Sues Mattel Over Bratz Dolls
MGA Entertainment, the maker of Bratz dolls has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Mattel, which makes rival Barbie dolls.
Can Barbie and Hot Wheels Give THQ Another Boost?
Video-game publisher THQ, who makes the popular uDraw tablet and fighting game UFC, has signed a deal with Mattel to bring Barbie, Hot Wheels and other brands to gaming consoles. Can it help give the gaming company -- whose stock has soared 47% in less than two months -- increase its revenue?
Face-Off on Stocks: Jakks Pacific, Hasbro, Mattel
No business knows the pressure of the holiday selling season better than the toy industry. Happily for them, the early retail reports are comfortably solid so far. But does that mean shares of toymakers are appealing at their current prices? [Video]
