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		<title>(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/30/jakk-jakks-pacific-bear-of-the-day/91044</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Challenging holiday sales hit JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) badly, which consequently made the company cut its fiscal 2011 guidance. The labor shortage in Asia and an increase in input costs also remained a drag on the stock. An underperformance in the third quarter&#8217;s top and bottom line makes us cautious on the stock. Hence, we downgrade the stock from Neutral to Underperform recommendation. Our six-month target price of $13.00 equates to about 13.0x our estimate for 2012. The target price implies an expected total return of negative 10.1% over that period. JAKKS PACIFIC (JAKK): Free Stock Analysis Report]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/mat-mattel-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/77572</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation for Mattel Inc. (MAT), the world’s largest manufacturer of toys. Mattel’s first quarter 2011 earnings were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company witnessed strong sales driven by core brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels. Other brands such as Monster High and Disney Princess also contributed to the company’s robust sales. Management expects Monster High to be key growth driver given the expansion of the brand in 15 new markets this year including France, Australia, Portugal, Turkey, Poland and others. Additionally, Mattel boasts an industry leading position and a strong balance sheet, and the company continues to experience the benefits of its cost containment initiatives. Management is targeting a payout ratio of 50% to 60% in 2011 and cumulative cost ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro 2011 First Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/has-hasbro-2011-first-quarter-earnings-preview/71437</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc. (HAS), one of the largest toy makers in the world is slated to release its first-quarter 2011 results on Thursday, April 14, before the market opens. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is 17 cents per share, representing a 34.07% year-over-year decline. The Zacks Consensus Sales estimate for the first quarter is $660 million. With respect to earnings surprises, Hasbro has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a positive 23.37%. This implies that the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate by this magnitude over the last four quarters. Previous Quarter Performance The Pawtucket, Rhode Island–based company reported its fourth quarter 2010 earnings of 99 cents per share, which were well ahead of the Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>(RCRC) RC2 Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/04/rcrc-rc2-corporation-bear-of-the-day-3/68063</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RC2 Corp.&#8217;s (RCRC) fourth quarter 2010 earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to lower gross margin. We remain cautious on the stock due to increasing input costs pressure and currency fluctuation risk. Moreover, competition from private label toys and video game industry is increasing. Additionally, ordering from retailers remains conservative, thus negatively impacting the sales of the company. Hence, we are downgrading the stock from Neutral to Underperform. Our six-month target price of $19.00 equates with 9.9x our earnings estimate for 2011. With no dividend to supplement, this price target implies an expected negative return of 10.3% over that period, which is consistent with our Underperform recommendation. RC2 CORP (RCRC): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/16/has-hasbro-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/67049</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc. (HAS) plans a shift toward strategic associations with Discovery, Universal Pictures, Electronic Arts and Mediaset, as well as aggressive penetration into emerging markets. However, most of its agreements will not materialize before late 2011. We remain cautious on the stock due to increasing input costs as well as wage inflation, and currency fluctuation. Moreover, weaker-than-expected holiday sales left sufficient inventory on retailers as well as the company&#8217;s books. This resulted in lower reordering from retailers, tempering first quarter 2011 outlook. Although its dividend hike is a positive for Hasbro, Mattel is not far behind in this respect. Hence, we downgrade the stock from Neutral to Underperform. HASBRO INC (HAS): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/25/jakk-jakks-pacific-third-quarter-2010-earnings-preview/56393</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK), a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products, is slated to release its third quarter 2010 results on Tuesday, October 26. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is $1.06 per share, representing an annualized growth of negative 6.10%. With respect to earnings surprises over the trailing four quarters, JAKKS has oscillated greatly from approximately negative 4.4% to positive 240.0%. The average earnings surprise was a positive 65.7%. This implies that the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate by the same magnitude over the last four quarters. Second Quarter Recap JAKKS reported adjusted second quarter earnings of 11 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents. The company incurred a loss of 3 cents ]]></description>
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		<title>(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific Analyst Downgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/11/jakk-jakks-pacific-analyst-downgrades-shares-to-neutral/54063</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our rating on JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK), which designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products, to Neutral from Outperform based on a host of factors. These include a decline in revenues in the second quarter, loss of the WWE consumer license, labor issues and container shortages in Asia as well as tough comparison in the second half of 2010. Second Quarter Flashback JAKKS Pacific reported its adjusted second quarter earnings of 17 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents. The company had incurred a loss of 3 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. On a GAAP basis, the company earned 11 cents a share. While the company experienced a decline in net sales, the results were aided by ]]></description>
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		<title>(RCRC) RC2 Corporation &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/26/rcrc-rc2-corporation-bull-of-the-day/49362</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RC2 Corp&#8217;s (RCRC) second quarter 2010 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, driven by strong international sales. The company also raised the lower end of its earnings guidance for fiscal 2010. We expect the company to benefit from its aggressive acquisition strategy, and remain optimistic regarding its recent acquisition of privately-held JJ Cole Collections, a marketer of premium infant products. Additionally, the company&#8217;s cost reduction initiatives will likely drive the margins. Given the demographic trends, RC2&#8242;s focus on core early childhood also bodes well. Considering the company&#8217;s product line-up in the second half of 2010, we expect an improvement in the top line. Moreover, strong cash flow and modestly levered balance sheet offer a solid operating backdrop. Thus, we are upgrading the stock from Neutral to Outperform. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/25/jakk-jakks-pacific-bull-of-the-day/49248</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) posted second quarter 2010 results, which were way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Although key brands like WWE, Hannah Montana and Pokemon continued to weigh on the company&#8217;s sales growth, improving consumer spending and cost-cutting initiatives benefited its profitability. Besides, the company sits on ample cash balance. We remain optimistic about the company&#8217;s long-term growth potential with new product launches, possible acquisitions, improved earnings helped by cost-saving measures, resolution of litigation and a strong financial condition to materialize such growth. Hence, we reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. Our six-month target price of $18.00 equates to about 14.8x our estimate for 2010. The target price implies an expected total return of 20.8% over that period. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro is the Leader in Children&#8217;s Games and Toys</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/12/has-the-new-hasbro-is-not-your-fathers-milton-bradley/37064</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 06:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc. (HAS) is a worldwide leader in children&#8217;s and family leisure time and entertainment products and services Incorporatedluding the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, KENNER, TONKA, ODDZON, SUPER SOAKER, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, HASBRO INTERACTIVE,MICROPROSE, GALOOB and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide what the company believes to be the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. (PRESS RELEASE) That press release sounds more like the old company your father liked that made all the Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers board games all of us Boomers played as kids but a closer look says it isn&#8217;t so. The new Hasbro knows how to use TV and movies ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Beats Earnings Expectations on Strong Sales</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/19/has-hasbro-beats-earnings-expectations-on-strong-sales/34314</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc. (HAS) reported first quarter earnings of 40 cents per share. Excluding a favorable tax adjustment, the company reported earnings of 26 cents per share. The results were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents a share. Hasbro had earned 14 cents per share in the year-ago period. The better-than-expected results were driven by a strong demand for its product lines. With a recovery in the economy, the company is experiencing favorable consumer spending trends. Hasbro continues to return wealth to investors. Concurrent with the earnings release, the company has announced additional $625 million shares repurchase authorization. The company has also increased its dividend by 25% to 25 cents. The dividend is payable next month. Inside the Headline Numbers Net revenues for the quarter increased 8% ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Turns Around and Posts Profit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/18/mat-mattel-turns-around-and-posts-profit/34091</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Inc. (MAT) has reported first quarter earnings of 7 cents per share. It is quite a revelation, considering that the company was expected to report a loss of 2 cents per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company had incurred a loss of 14 cents in the year-ago quarter. The better-than-expected results were primarily driven by strong sales of its core brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels and its licensed toy lines, particularly newer ones like the World Wrestling Entertainment, Thomas and Friends, and Toy Story. The company is also focused on controlling its expenses and has reaped its benefits. Worldwide net sales increased 12% from the prior-year quarter to $880.1 million. Both U.S. and International gross sales increased 12% year-over-year. The company reported an operating ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro &#8211; Analysts Increasing Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/06/has-hasbro-analysts-increasing-earnings-estimates/32869</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc. (HAS) has a Zacks #1 Rank and trades at 15.5x 2010 consensus EPS estimates. Hasbro&#8217;s growth and income attributes are an expected long-term EPS growth rate of 10% and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Company Description Hasbro designs, manufactures, and markets games and toys under brand names including Playskool, Transformers, Nerf, Tonka, Milton Bradley, and Strawberry Shortcake. Fourth-Quarter Results The company had net revenues of $1.38 billion, an increase of 12% year-over-year. Hasbro earned $1.09 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 28 cents, 34.6%. In the last three quarters, Hasbro has beaten consensus estimates by an average of 18.4%. Hasbro is scheduled to report first-quarter results on April 20. Analysts Increasing Estimates In early February, Hasbro indicated that it would earn more than the $2.48 per ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/05/has-hasbro-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/32720</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on Hasbro (HAS) to Outperform. The company&#8217;s fourth quarter earnings were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, reflecting a better-than-expected growth in revenue. Most of its product lines, especially its movie-based toys, experienced strong demand. Its strong product line-up and strategic association with Discovery, Universal Pictures and Electronic Arts promise good things for investors. Additionally, the company&#8217;s meaningful international growth opportunity and its expenses management efforts augur well. However, the slow economic recovery should limit significant top line expansion in the near term. Also, since the company generates a substantial amount of revenues from outside the U.S., its results are sensitive to foreign exchange fluctuations. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Analyst Raises to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/01/has-hasbro-analyst-raises-to-outperform/32522</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Toys & Games]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on Hasbro Inc. (HAS) to Outperform. Hasbro reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.09 per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents. The beat reflected a better-than-expected growth in revenue. Hasbro has experienced a strong demand across most of its product lines, especially for its movie-based toys. It had earned 62 cents per share in the year-ago period. Net revenues for the quarter increased 12% to $1.38 billion from the prior-year quarter. Excluding the positive impact of foreign exchange, revenues were up 7% in the quarter. Operating profit was $243.6 million, up 60.7% year-over-year while operating margin increased 540 basis points (bps) from the prior-year period to 17.7%. Total EBITDA increased 60.9% to $293.4 million. Given Hasbro’s strong product line-up and lucrative ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Offers $500 Million in Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/10/has-hasbro-offers-500-million-in-notes/30305</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier the week, Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) announced an offering of $500 million of the 6.35% notes due 2040. Interest on the notes will be paid twice each year on March 15 and September 15. The notes will mature on March 15, 2040. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company and will be at par with all other senior unsecured debt in right of payment. There is no sinking fund for the notes. The notes will be issued only in a registered form in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. The net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be approximately $492.7 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. These proceeds will be used to replace outstanding 2.75% convertible debentures due 2021 and repurchase ]]></description>
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		<title>(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific Earnings Down a Cent &#8211; Outlook Weak</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/04/jakk-jakks-pacific-earnings-down-a-cent-outlook-weak/29690</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[World Wrestling Entertainment Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK) reported fourth quarter earnings of 22 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The company had earned 55 cents in the year-ago quarter. Results were mostly in line with our expectations. While the company experienced a decline in revenue, the results were helped by cost cuts. The company reported a 26% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $198.8 million. Though sales were driven by Halloween costumes, pretend play products, electronic toys and action figures, the company experienced declines in some of the products based on World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Hannah Montana, Neopets and others. Including certain charges and other items, the company reported a net loss of $1.9 million or 7 cents per share, down from a profit of $16.9 million or 55 ]]></description>
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		<title>(RCRC) RC2 Raised to Neutral by Analysts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/03/rcrc-rc2-raised-to-neutral-by-analysts/29492</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/03/rcrc-rc2-raised-to-neutral-by-analysts/29492#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[RC2 Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on RC2 Corp. (RCRC) to Neutral from Underperform. RC2’s fourth-quarter earnings of 43 cents per share was ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents. The better-than-expected results were driven by a favorable product mix and higher margins reflecting cost-reduction initiatives. However, the results were flat compared to the prior-year period. We expect RC2 to further benefit from its aggressive acquisition strategy and the cost cut drives. The company’s focus on core early childhood demographic factors bodes well. It markets its products to new mothers which represent a steady and renewable customer base. Though RC2’s overall sales and profit are anticipated to be lower in the first half of 2010 compared to the prior-year period due to the transition in its preschool, youth and ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Incorporated &#8211; Double-Digit Earnings Growth Projected</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/24/mat-mattel-incorporated-double-digit-earnings-growth-projected/28408</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumer Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toys & Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MAT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mattel Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Inc. (MAT) beat recently beat expectations, which sent estimates and share price higher. Company Description Mattel makes toys and other family products. Brands include the iconic Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and many others. Topped Estimates Mattel released fourth-quarter results on Jan 29 that showed earnings per share of 89 cents. This topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13 cents and was well above the 49 cents earned one year ago. Sales great 1% to $1.96 billion, but Mattel also saw a favorable currency impact. Double-Digit Growth Analysts started revising their estimates right after there report, driving the full-year Zacks Consensus for 2010 to $1.62, from $1.53. Next year&#8217;s projections now average $1.79, up 10 cents. If Mattel reaches these forecasts year-over-year earnings growth will be 18% and 10%, respectively. ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Incorporated &#8211; Earnings Topped Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/17/mat-mattel-incorporated-earnings-topped-estimates/28221</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Inc. (MAT) beat recently beat expectations, which sent estimates and share price higher. Company Description Mattel makes toys and other family products. Brands include the iconic Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and many others. Topped Estimates Mattel released fourth-quarter results on Jan 29 that showed earnings per share of 89 cents. This topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13 cents and was well above the 49 cents earned one year ago. Sales great 1% to $1.96 billion, but Mattel also saw a favorable currency impact. Double-Digit Growth Analysts started revising their estimates right after there report, driving the full-year Zacks Consensus for 2010 to $1.62, from $1.53. Next year&#8217;s projections now average $1.79, up 10 cents. If Mattel reaches these forecasts year-over-year earnings growth will be 18% and 10%, respectively. ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/17/mat-mattel-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/28218</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on Mattel (MAT) to Outperform from Neutral. Mattel&#8217;s fourth quarter earnings were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The better-than-expected results were primarily driven by strong sales of its Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars during the holidays. Mattel has an industry-leading position, a strong balance sheet and continues to experience the benefits of its cost-containment initiatives. Its focus on top-line growth, margin expansion and cash conservation also augur well. Considering the company&#8217;s product line up in 2010, we also expect an improvement in the top line in the upcoming quarters. However, the continuing economic stress will remain a headwind in the near term as the retail environment remains challenging. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Analysts Upgrade to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/16/mat-mattel-upgraded-to-outperform/28171</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on the shares of Mattel Inc. (MAT) to Outperform from Neutral. Mattel reported fourth quarter earnings of 89 cents per share. Excluding a tax benefit in the quarter, the company had earned 81 cents per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents a share. The company had earned 49 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The better-than-expected results were primarily driven by strong sales of its Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars during the holidays. Mattel has an industry-leading position, a strong balance sheet and continues to experience the benefits of its cost-containment initiatives. Its focus on top line growth, margin expansion and cash conservation also augur well. We also expect the top line to improve following the addition of ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Barbie is Back &#8211; And She’s Going Global</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/03/mat-barbie-is-back-and-she%e2%80%99s-going-global/26927</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Toys & Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HAS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Wednesday, February 3, 2010 In 1959, Barbie Millicent Roberts made a name for herself at the New York toy fair and five decades later, she’s still around; though she goes by just Barbie these days. It’s a name that Mattel (Nasdaq: MAT), the world’s largest toy maker, quickly turned into a global icon. And while the Barbie brand struggled over the last ten years, it made an obvious turn around as evidenced by the larger company’s latest earnings statement, which showed that fourth-quarter profits nearly doubled from the same time in 2008. U.S. sales for the doll and her numerous accessories rose 9% during the last quarter, the first rise in nearly two years. Likewise, Barbie did well internationally; even excluding the positive impact ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Is Mattel A Mess Worth The Toys?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/02/mat-is-mattel-a-mess-worth-the-toys/26734</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wax</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We read an article on the web a few days ago asking if Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) was a good buy at $20. Admittedly, the Toys and Games industry isn&#8217;t one we pay much attention to. Not for any particular reason, we just don&#8217;t seem to have much investment interest in the industry. Certainly we have heard of Mattel, and because we had, we assumed that the $20 price tag stated in the article was inaccurate just based on the brands we were aware the company owned. But once the toys were out of the box, we realized it was going to take some time to clean up the mess. Basis Financial information contained in this report is based on the company&#8217;s most recent Form 10-K filing for fiscal year ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Incorporated Beats Expectations as Barbie Jumps</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/30/mat-mattel-incorporated-beats-expectations-as-barbie-jumps/26441</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumer Goods]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[HAS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Incorporated (MAT) reported fourth quarter earnings of 89 cents per share. Excluding a tax benefit in the quarter, the company has earned 81 cents per share. The results are well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 68 cents. The company had earned 49 cents in the year-ago quarter. The better-than-expected results were primarily driven by strong sales of its Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars during the holidays. The company is also focused on controlling its expenses and has reaped its benefits. Mattel has recently given a new look to Barbie, which has attracted many customers. For the full year 2009, the company reported a net income of $528.7 million or $1.45 per share, compared to the prior year’s net income of $379.6 million or $1.04 per share.??For ]]></description>
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		<title>(RCRC) RC2 Corporation Penalized for Lead Levels</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/05/rcrc-rc2-corporation-penalized-for-lead-levels/24120</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RC2 Corp. (RCRC) has agreed to pay $1.25 million civil penalty for violation of the federal lead paint ban, as announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently. The CPSC had alleged that RC2 Corp. and one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Learning Curve Brands Inc, imported and sold Thomas &#38; Friends Wooden Railway toys that had lead levels exceeding the legal limits. However, RC2 Corp. denied of any deliberate violation. High levels of lead in paints or surface coatings of toys and other articles for children result in lead poisoning and affect their health. According to the 1978 federal lead paint ban, toys and other children&#8217;s articles are prohibited from having more than 0.06% of lead (by weight) in paints or surface coatings. However, the regulatory limit ]]></description>
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		<title>(RCRC) RC2 Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/02/rcrc-rc2-corporation-bear-of-the-day/19390</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on RC2 Corporation (RCRC) from Neutral to Underperform. While third quarter results were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, primarily due to the benefits of the cost containment initiatives, we note that the company has reported a drop in sales in the quarter. Also, the holiday season is expected to be a challenge as families are restricting their discretionary spending. Hence, we expect the company to continue to face a difficult operating environment in the near future. Additionally, the loss of the Thomas &#38; Friends license to Fisher-Price will likely prove to be a significant blow in 2010. Further, the chances of retaining the Wooden track system license when it expires in 2012 have been reduced, in our opinion. Zacks Investment Research View original at: ]]></description>
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		<title>(RCRC) RC2 Corp Beats, Raises Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/26/rcrc-rc2-corp-beats-raises-outlook/18699</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consumer Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toys & Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HAS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[RC2 Corporation’s (RCRC) third quarter earnings of 66 cents per share are ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. Results were driven by cost reduction initiatives implemented by the company though sales reported a drop in the quarter. Net sales were down 4.8% year-over-year to $126.5 million. Sales were reduced by 3% due to unfavorable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Slightly better results in North America were offset by weak International sales. Foreign currency exchange rates had a negative impact on International sales. Sales in mother, infant and toddler products category decreased 5% year-over-year, driven by lower sales in health/safety and infant toy product lines. Management expects growth in this category in 2010. Sales in preschool, youth and adult products category decreased 5% year-over-year. However, this decline ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Surpasses Consensus Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/19/has-hasbro-surpasses-consensus-earnings-estimates/18106</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc.’s (HAS) third quarter earnings of 99 cents per share were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 91 cents, reflecting a drop in costs and demand for its movie-based toys. The company had earned 89 cents per share in the year-ago period. Net revenues for the quarter decreased 1.7% to $1.28 billion from the prior-year quarter. Excluding the adverse impact from a stronger dollar, revenues were up 1% in the quarter. Results reflected challenging economic environment, though the Transformers and G.I. Joe experienced strong demand. However, gross margin increased 110 basis points from a year ago to 57.0%. Third quarter results include a 3 cents per share dilutive impact from the company’s investment in its joint venture with Discovery Communications and initial investments in Hasbro’s virtual studio. ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Incorporated Reports Earnings Almost in Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/mat-mattel-incorporated-reports-earnings-almost-in-line/17862</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Incorporated’s (MAT) third quarter earnings of 63 cents per share were just a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents. The company had earned 65 cents in the year-ago period. Quarterly results continued to reflect the economic weakness and lack of any movie-based toy lines. Mattel, however, is focused on controlling its expenses. The company is rigidly managing its inventory and has lowered its advertising costs. For the quarter, the company reported operating income of $336.5 million versus $315.3 million in the year-ago period. Worldwide net sales decreased 8% from the prior-year quarter to $1.8 billion. U.S. sales reported a 2% decrease while international sales fell 14%. International locations were negatively impacted by changes in foreign exchange rates. Worldwide gross sales for the Mattel Girls &#38; ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) Hasbro Incorporated Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/has-hasbro-incorporated-earnings-preview/17861</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro Inc. (HAS) is expected to release its third quarter results on Oct 19. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 91 cents per share. The company had reported earnings of 89 cents per share in the year-ago period. Hasbro’s second quarter results of 26 cents per share were three pennies ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents, reflecting strong sales of Transformers and G.I. Joe toys, both tied to blockbuster summer movies. The company also reaped the benefits of its cost curtailment initiatives. At the time of the last earnings release, management had stated that the joint venture investment with Discovery Communications will not be as dilutive to 2009 and 2010 earnings as previously forecasted. The company had at that time expected that the dilution to 2009 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Earnings Preview for Mattel Incorporated</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/13/mat-earnings-preview-for-mattel-incorporated/17483</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Inc. (MAT) is expected to release its third quarter results on Oct 16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 64 cents per share. The company had reported earnings of 66 cents per share in the year-ago period. Mattel’s second quarter earnings of 6 cents per share were 4 cents, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Despite a significant drop in sales in the quarter, quarterly results were ahead of estimates as the company benefited from cost containment measures. As the world’s largest manufacturer of toys, Mattel has numerous well-known toy brands that have been the category leaders in multiple product segments for a number of years. Of the company’s leading brands, Barbie and Hot Wheels remain the premier toy brands for girls and boys, respectively. Given its strong ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Did Mattel Manipulate the MGA Probe?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/04/mat-did-mattel-manipulate-the-mga-probe/14463</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Inc. (MAT) has been accused of manipulating the MGA probe. MGA Entertainment claims Mattel tried to influence the Canadian police while they were investigating a trade secrets theft complaint brought against it by Mattel. The U.S. District Judge has ordered Mattel’s Chief Security, Richard De Anda, to appear at a hearing on September 21, 2009. This hearing will address the MGA charge. Mattel had allegedly sent gifts to the law enforcement officials. Mattel succeeded in obtaining the rights of MGA’s Bratz doll last year after the jury found that the Bratz concept was sold to MGA by a former doll designer of Mattel during his contract tenure at Mattel. MGA has also accused Mattel of copying Bratz with its Flavas and MyScene Barbie dolls and for other unfair business ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel Granted Permission to Perform its Own Toy Safety Tests</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/01/mat-mattel-granted-permission-to-perform-its-own-toy-safety-tests/14010</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mattel Inc. (MAT) is not required to submit its toys to independent laboratories for safety tests. However, other toy-makers, clothing manufacturers and companies selling products for young children need to send their samples for third-party testing. The third-party testing law was passed last summer as there was a significant increase in the number of recalls of toys contaminated by lead. Interestingly, a number of those toys had been produced by Mattel and its subsidiary Fisher-Price. According to the new law, third party testing is mandatory for both big and small companies making products for children 12 and under. Strict limits have been set for lead, lead paint and chemicals such as phthalates. However, Mattel’s request to use its own labs has been recently granted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission ]]></description>
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		<title>(RUS) ADCT Telecommunications Targets Broadband Stimulus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/28/rus-adct-telecommunications-targets-broadband-stimulus/13794</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ADC Telecommunications Inc. (ADCT) has decided to assist rural telecom service providers in preparing their applications for the Broadband Stimulus funds through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) program. The company recently formed a Rural Carrier User Group to coordinate with several carriers, broadband consultants and engineering firms to exchange information and develop new ideas for emerging FTTP deployments. The American Reinvestment &#38; Recovery Act (ARRA) contains provisions that encourage telecom operators to apply for grants, loans and guarantees to assist them in deploying un-served and under-served communities for broadband access. The Broadband Stimulus Program has received significant acceptance among rural carriers. Out the total allotment of $7.2 billion, the first round will inject $4 billion into the industry. Yesterday, National Telecommunications and Information Administration said it had received about $28 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAT) Mattel’s New Doll: Debbie Downer</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/03/mat-mattel%e2%80%99s-new-doll-debbie-downer/2492</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows or knows someone who knows a “Debbie Downer.” That acquaintance or friend that just won’t let you have a good time. They always seem to pull the good times down and ruin the party for the rest of us. You can find Debbie Downers in the stock market as well. Today’s example is Mattel (NYSE: MAT). After it reported lower earnings and an 11% drop in sales, it dragged Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) down with it. The reasoning behind most of these moves is that the pressures hurting one company in a sector should be impacting the competition as well. But that isn’t always the case. We can find numerous examples of companies in the same industry with the same pressures that deal with those challenges differently. Southwest Airlines ]]></description>
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		<title>(HAS) &#8211; Hasbro &#8211; earnings of 25 cents per share, far ahead of analyst expectations of 15 cents</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/07/23/has-hasbro-earnings-of-25-cents-per-share-far-ahead-of-analyst-expectations-of-15-cents/234</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) reported strong second-quarter results on July 21 that once again outpaced analyst expectations. The company&#8217;s share price advanced back to its 52-week high on the news. Estimates have continued to rise over the last 90 days.Hasbro, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells games and toys. The company was founded in 1923, carries a market cap of $5.37 billion and is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Another Solid Quarter Hasbro reported second-quarter results on July 21 that were ahead of analyst expectations. Sales were up 13% to $784.3 million. Hasbro&#8217;s profits sky rocketed to $37.5 million, a big jump from last year&#8217;s profit of $4.8 million. This produced earnings of 25 cents per share, far ahead of analyst expectations of 15 cents. A History of Beating Estimates Hasbro has ]]></description>
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