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DATAVERSITY today announced this years keynote speakers for its 2013 NoSQL Now! Conference and Exhibition.

HIT Entertainment, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc., announced today plans to grow broadcast and online presence, as well as its consumer products footprint with a roster of new partners for two of its biggest brands- Thomas & FriendsA and Mike the Knighta .

Licensing has become an integral part of toy marketing. According to the NPD Group , toys based on licenses accounted for 30% of all U.S. retail dollars last year and about 25% in units.

Attorney Advertising. Keller Rohrback L.L.P. announces that it is investigating claims related to the Nap Nanny infant product, manufactured by Baby Matters, LLC of Berwyn, PA.

At a fun-filled barbecue featuring music, face-painting, and carnival-themed activities, children whose parents bravely serve in the Coast Guard, Navy SEALS and Army National Guard chose their very own games, stuffed animals and other toys.

Hasbro Inc. , the Rhode Island toy maker known for such products as G.I. Joe and Mr. Potato Head, and Rovio Entertainment announced an expanded licensing agreement for Hasbro to develop toys and physical games based on the globally popular Angry Birds brand.

June 17, 2013. EOS International, a leader in cloud computing library automation software, added 7 new clients in May 2013, hitting 37 new clients year-to-date.

The Hub Network tied with Nickelodeon as the most recognized kids network. This brings the Hub Network's total Daytime Emmy A Award wins to 12 after just 2-1/2 years on air.

Cramer has an annual "Family Affair" episode on his popular Mad Money TV program wherein he re-examines his kid friendly portfolio consisting of stocks that he recommends parents buy for their kids for the long haul.

With the Dow Jones Industrials moving triple digits four days in a row I would certainly say that volatility is back in the market; and the volatility index showed us that by moving up 13.28% for the week.

The firm set a "buy" rating and a $51.00 price target on the stock. Argus' target price points to a potential upside of 13.61% from the company's current price.

In the past 10 years, these companies have paid uninterrupted dividends for shareholders.

Toys "R" Us Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter loss widened as the toy retailer reported lower sales in the U.S. and abroad, hurt by weaker demand for electronics and seasonal toys.

The toy industry in the United States is a two-headed beast, with Hasbro, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. the major players.

One interesting put contract in particular, is the January 2015 put at the $35 strike, which has a bid at the time of this writing of $2.60.

The Middleton Doll Co. of Coolville has the support of six of eight Belpre City Council members necessary to proceed with plans to consolidate its facilities in a new factory proposed for Washington Boulevard.

In 2009, on Cramer's first "Family Affair" edition of Mad Money , Cramer formed a portfolio the entire family could understand and would help educate kids about investing.

Growing Stock Report expands its NASDAQ Decliners Weekly Watch List adding Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. .