The Queen has been transformed into a barbie doll The iconic doll has been released by Mattel in honour of Her Majesty's 96th birthday Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022
Is Mattel a Winner in the Toy Industry? Shares of leading toymaker Mattel (MAT) are up in price marginally year-to-date, outperforming the benchmark indexes’ negative returns so far this year. Investors have been bullish about the company’s strategic business transformation and nearshoring efforts. However, with nearly $50 million in Capex recently, will the company be able to maintain… StockNews.com · Apr 11, 2022
Tesla founder Elon Musk becomes Twitter's top shareholder We take a look at how the world's richest man now owns nearly $3 billion worth of Twitter stock. Elon Musk recently bought a 9.2 percent stake in the company, making him the top shareholder. But the Tesla founder, who has 80 million Twitter followers, has not refrained from criticising… France 24 · Apr 5, 2022
Mattel Inks Licensing Agreement For DreamWorks Animation's Trolls Franchise Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) has entered into a multi-year global licensing agreement with Universal Brand Development for DreamWorks Animation's Trolls, an animated franchise. DreamWorks Animation is a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA). Under the agreement, Mattel will have the licensing rights to develop a full line of toys… Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022
Barbie doll that honors Ida B. Wells faces an uphill battle against anti-Blackness When Mattel announced in January 2022 that it was releasing a new Barbie doll to honor Ida B. Wells – the famed 19th-century Black journalist and anti-lynching crusader – the company said the idea was to “inspire us to dream big.” However, while the doll may prove helpful to young… The Conversation · Mar 9, 2022
Barbie releases doll of Dame Pat McGrath ahead of International Women’s Day The makeup artist says she hopes the doll will ‘inspire everyone to follow their dreams’ The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
It will take more than symbols to achieve corporate board diversity Boards of directors here in Illinois and across the country remain overwhelmingly white and male. The rest of us – as customers and investors - must put pressure on companies to have boards that reflect the diversity of our society. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2022
Recap: Mattel Q4 Earnings Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) reported its Q4 earnings results on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 04:05 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Earnings Mattel beat estimated earnings by 76.67%, reporting an EPS of $0.53 versus an estimate of $0.3. Benzinga · Feb 9, 2022
First Thing: Moscow warns Ukraine may ‘destroy itself’ Russian diplomat claims Ukraine’s violation of Minsk pact could end in the ‘worst way’. Plus, Mattel takes over Hollywood The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022
Playing to win: are Mattel movies about to take over Hollywood? The toy company has recruited Lena Dunham, Greta Gerwig and Tom Hanks to help usher in a new slate of films based on kids’ favourites The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2022
Mattel Wins Back Frozen And Disney Princess Rights: Why Investors Are Cheering Disney Princess and Frozen toys are a lucrative business line for The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and also for whomever lands the licensing rights to the popular brands. Benzinga · Jan 28, 2022
Mattel Reclaims Rights for Disney Princess Toys from Hasbro Mattel Inc on Wednesday won the rights to produce dolls based on Disney royalty like Elsa and Jasmine, snatching back a highly lucrative license from archrival Hasbro Inc. The reunion sent Mattel's shares surging 11% and is part of Chief Executive Ynon Kreiz's plan to turn the company around by… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2022
Mattel Inks Multi-Year Licensing Agreement For Disney Princess And Frozen Franchises Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) has signed a multi-year global licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) for the Disney Princess and Frozen franchises. The financial terms were not disclosed. Mattel will have the global licensing rights to develop lines of toys for Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing, including fashion dolls, small dolls, and figures. Mattel… Benzinga · Jan 26, 2022
How the Barbie Doll Has Changed Her Body Over 57 Years On her birthday, Fortune takes a look at Barbie's evolution. Fortune · Mar 9, 2016