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Equity Research on Hasbro Inc. and Mattel Inc. - Toy Companies Hit by the Late December Slump

^{Published on 2011-01-27 06:05:54 - Market Wire}
 

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Toys and games companies have had a difficult time recently following a drop off in holiday spending. November and early December were fruitful for the industry which is notoriously dependent on holiday sales; but later in December sales in the US and Canada began to drop off. Some claim this was a result of the harsh weather while others blame retailers for having been overconfident in their pricing. Register now at [ https://stockcall.com/development/stockcall/page.php?name=register.html ] to have free access to our reports on the toys & games industry.

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Regardless of the cause, toy companies are disappointed and share prices are suffering. One company which has recently released disappointing preliminary earnings is Hasbro Inc. which saw revenue drop below 2009 levels despite a rise in international sales. Hasbro Inc. research report is accessible for free by registering today at [ www.stockcall.com/HAS270111.pdf ].

With the holiday season now behind them, toy companies are now looking ahead to their 2011 product line. Following close examination of their past successes and failures, companies are trying to build and strengthen their offerings. Mattel Inc. which struggled with its Hot Wheels line, is revamping these products with high-tech additions, as well as further developing its popular Toy Story 3, Barbie and Ken merchandise. Mattel Inc. research report is available for free by signing up now at [ www.stockcall.com/MAT270111.pdf ].

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