Mattel's Stock Rallies on News of Acquisition Offer as Hasbro May Enter the Fray

By Bill Peters D.A. Davidson says Mattel 'fits the bill' as a private-equity takeover target thanks to its low valuation and high free cash flow Shares of Mattel Inc. jumped on Monday on a report

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Mattel Needs To Win Over Investors If There's No Takeover -- Market Talk

1440 ET - Potential takeover interest in Mattel from L Catterton isn't surprising given the toy maker's low valuation, DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser says in a research note. The company

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed in Afternoon Trading

Consumer stocks were mixed Monday afternoon with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) down 0.1% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gaining 1.3%.In corporate

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L Catterton's Acquisition Bid Sparks Interest in Mattel

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Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were rising Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) fractionally higher and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gaining 1.1%.In

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Express News | Mattel 'Very Confident' In Standalone Strategy; Spokesperson Responds To Takeover Approach Report

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