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3 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Marvel's first Philly super-heroine is coming

Last week, Marvel Entertainment revealed its solicitations for comics to be released in September.

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Related Topix: Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Enterpries, Philadelphia, PA

6 hrs ago | The Motley Fool

Make Way For The New Toys On the Block

Leo is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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Related Topix: _No Company, Way, CoCo & Co., Video Games, Games, Board Game, Blog News, Transformers, Activision, High Moon Studios

10 hrs ago | BroadcastNewsroom

2013 NoSQL Now! Conference & Expo Keynote Speakers Announced

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

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Related Topix: Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Enterpries

15 hrs ago | Sys-Con Media

Mattel's Preschool Powerhouse HIT Entertainment Lays Out Plans...

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 .

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Related Topix: Mattel, Thomas & Friends, Hip-Hop, Family, Kids, Preschoolers

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Seeking Alpha

Mattel's Licensing Strategy Is One Of Its Strengths

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.

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Related Topix: Mattel, Marketing

GlobeNewswire

Keller Rohrback Investigates Claims Related to Nap Nanny Infant Recliner

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.

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Related Topix: Berwyn, PA, Product Recalls, Mattel

KXVO

1,200 Coast Guard Children in Alaska Receive New Toys from the Toy Industry Foundation

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.

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Related Topix: US National Guard, US Military, Family, Kids, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Charitable Organizations

Boston.com

Hasbro, Rovio enter into expanded Angry Birds licensing agreement

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.

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Related Topix: Hasbro, Rovio Mobile, Nintendo, Video Games, Angry Birds

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EOS adds 7 new clients in May 2013

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.

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Related Topix: Eos International, Science / Technology, Cloud Computing

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Sys-Con Media

The Hub Network Wins Seven 2013 Daytime EmmyA Awards

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.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Hasbro

Seeking Alpha

Cramer's Kid-Friendly Portfolio Is Very Unfriendly For Your Kids

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.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Media, Walt Disney, Television, Hasbro, Restaurant Management, Mcdonalds, Apple, Startups, Apparel, Nike, Footwear

Seeking Alpha

Taking Care Of Yourself And Your Property Through These Stocks

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.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Biotech, Medicine, Amgen, Healthcare Industry, Cincinnati Financial, Insurance, Hasbro, Enbrel, Etanercept (generic), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Health

Sat Jun 15, 2013

AmericanBankingNews.com

Mattel Now Covered by Analysts at Argus

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.

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Related Topix: Mattel

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Insider Monkey

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), Hasbro, Inc. (HAS), Gannett Co., Inc. ...

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

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Gannett Co, Darden Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hasbro, Financial Markets

MarketWatch

Toys 'R' Us 1st-quarter loss widens as sales slump

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.

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Related Topix: Amazon, Mattel

Insider Monkey

Should You Prefer Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) or Mattel, Inc. (MAT)?

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

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Related Topix: Hasbro, Mattel, Games, Scrabble, Toy, Barbie

Forbes.com

Commit To Purchase Hasbro At $35, Earn 7.4%

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.

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Related Topix: Hasbro, Financial Markets

Marietta Times

Times past June 14

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.

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Related Topix: Middleton Doll Company The, Real Estate, Coolville, OH, Marietta College

Seeking Alpha

Cramer's Mad Money - The Kids' Portfolio

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.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Nike, Footwear, Hasbro, Apple, Startups, Restaurant Management, Mcdonalds, Google, Emerging Technology, Search Engines

Thu Jun 13, 2013

SBWire

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRFT) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT)...

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

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Related Topix: Mattel

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