American Girl drives Mattel sales

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Description: Mattel’s stock rises due to strong sales of American Girl, despite slumping sales of iconic brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price.
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Source: CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: Apr 17, 2013

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/04/17/investing-the-buzz-mattel.cnnmoney/

Questions for Discussions:

  • What is the explanation for Mattel’s stock performance?
  • How should investors deal with this information going forward?

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