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Everyone Is Talking About Mattel Stock. But This Top Toy Stock Is Beating It at Its Own Game.
Everyone Is Talking About Mattel Stock. But This Top Toy Stock Is Beating It at Its Own Game.

With the enormous success of the Barbie movie this summer, Mattel's (NASDAQ: MAT) stock is back on investors' radar. The toy company has seen better days, but this movie might fuel the next stage in

Better Buy: Mattel vs. Coca-Cola
Better Buy: Mattel vs. Coca-Cola

Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) are both iconic American brands. Mattel, which was founded in 1945, is the toy maker that sells Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and American Girl

3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
3 Stocks to Avoid This Week

Wall Street had its ups and downs last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- AT&T, Sonic Automotive, and Pool Corp. -- were going to lose to the market in the past week. They fell 2%, slipped

Mattel's Filmmaking Strategy
Mattel's Filmmaking Strategy

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Mary Long caught up with New Yorker writer Alex Baracsh to discuss his recent piece, "After 'Barbie,' Mattel Is Raiding Its Entire Toybox."

They discuss:

To catch

Barbie Is Winning at the Box Office. Here's Why Mattel Shareholders Could Win Too.
Barbie Is Winning at the Box Office. Here's Why Mattel Shareholders Could Win Too.

Barbie isn't just a doll anymore. She's now the star of her own movie, and that movie is taking the world by storm. Barbie exploded onto the scene last weekend, scoring the biggest opening of the

Barbie Is the Smash Hit of the Summer Movie Season. Where Does That Leave Mattel Stock?
Barbie Is the Smash Hit of the Summer Movie Season. Where Does That Leave Mattel Stock?

All that glitters is pink this summer.

The Barbie movie is the first real smash hit film since theaters reopened after shuttering for the pandemic. 

One concern on investors' minds is whether this

2 Top Stocks to Buy Before a New Bull Market
2 Top Stocks to Buy Before a New Bull Market

A bull market isn't here yet. But one could be on the way. How can I be so sure? These times of market growth always follow bear markets. Last year, all three major benchmarks fell into bear

3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
3 Stocks to Avoid This Week

Wall Street had its ups and downs last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA), WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC), and Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL)  -- were going to lose to the

The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Moves Forward
The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Moves Forward

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann and host Dylan Lewis discuss:

Is it the end of an era for superheroes? Motley Fool host Mary Long caught up with Motley Fool employee Catie

Up 20% This Year, Is Mattel Stock a Buy Ahead of the Release of "Barbie"?
Up 20% This Year, Is Mattel Stock a Buy Ahead of the Release of "Barbie"?

Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) has orchestrated an impressive comeback over the last few years, and it's looking to keep that momentum going with Barbie hitting theaters on July 21.

It's got the makings of a

Barbie's Got Her Own Movie -- Here's What It Means for Mattel
Barbie's Got Her Own Movie -- Here's What It Means for Mattel

Barbie, her Dreamhouse, sparkly clothes, and smiling friends are set to shine on the big screen as of this weekend. That's as Barbie, the movie, premieres on July 21.

But this isn't a movie the for

Are Barbie Dollars Driving Mattel Stock Higher? Here's the Surprising Answer.
Are Barbie Dollars Driving Mattel Stock Higher? Here's the Surprising Answer.

Barbie seems to be everywhere these days. The fashionable doll makes her big-screen debut this week.

Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), which has marketed Barbie since 1959, is enjoying the hype over the new

Barbie Could Be a Blockbuster. Time to Buy Mattel Stock?
Barbie Could Be a Blockbuster. Time to Buy Mattel Stock?

Summer movie season is upon us, and the Barbie movie looks to be one of the top blockbusters of the year.

The popular Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) property seems to have all the components of box office

Could the Barbie Movie Be a Massive Game Changer for Mattel Stock?
Could the Barbie Movie Be a Massive Game Changer for Mattel Stock?

Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) stock has climbed 20% this year. Despite today's tough economic environment, the toy maker has managed to increase market share and confirm the strength of its top brands, such

This Summer, Barbie Is Everywhere. Should You Buy Mattel Stock?
This Summer, Barbie Is Everywhere. Should You Buy Mattel Stock?

Action dramas typically dominate the summer movie season and are represented this year by Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the newest entry in the Mission Impossible franchise. But there's

History Suggests This Unstoppable S&P 500 Stock Is a Top Buy in July
History Suggests This Unstoppable S&P 500 Stock Is a Top Buy in July

Posting total returns of over 600% and 3,300% over the last 10 and 20 years, Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) has been nothing short of unstoppable. As the leading pool products and supplies distributor

Albany International Delivers Advanced 3D Woven VTP Fitting to Aernnova for Clean Sky 2 Technology Demonstrator
Albany International Delivers Advanced 3D Woven VTP Fitting to Aernnova for Clean Sky 2 Technology Demonstrator


Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) announced today its subsidiary Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has delivered its first composite vertical tail plane (VTP) fitting to support the Aernnova

Albany International Is Excited to Deliver Its Advanced 3D Woven Rib to the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow Program
Albany International Is Excited to Deliver Its Advanced 3D Woven Rib to the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow Program


Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) announced today that its subsidiary Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) recently delivered the first components it is producing for the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow

Why PVH Stock Was Falling This Week
Why PVH Stock Was Falling This Week

Shares of PVH (NYSE: PVH) were moving lower this week after the parent of apparel brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger offered disappointing guidance in its first-quarter earnings

PulteGroup Names Kevin Henry as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
PulteGroup Names Kevin Henry as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer


PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) announced today that Kevin A. Henry has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer reporting to the CEO. He will join the company on June 20, 2023

PulteGroup Names Industry Veteran Matthew Koart as Chief Operating Officer
PulteGroup Names Industry Veteran Matthew Koart as Chief Operating Officer


PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) announced today that experienced industry veteran Matthew Koart has been named as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Koart replaces John Chadwick who

1 Growth Stock Down 40% to Buy Right Now
1 Growth Stock Down 40% to Buy Right Now

The problem with Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) is really an issue of perspective. What's most important to potential investors: Near-term performance or long-term opportunity?

Those that think

Why Rocket Pool Crypto Rocketed Higher This Week
Why Rocket Pool Crypto Rocketed Higher This Week

Broadly speaking, the overall cryptocurrency market has performed relatively well over the past week. Interest in various megacap tokens has propelled the sector higher, though certain lesser known

Pool Corp Faces Headwinds After an Unusually Strong Year. Is the Stock a Buy?
Pool Corp Faces Headwinds After an Unusually Strong Year. Is the Stock a Buy?

It was an ugly first quarter for Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL). There were plenty of negatives, but for investors with a long-term mindset, the important question is: Did that quarter really change

PulteGroup Announces National Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
PulteGroup Announces National Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America


PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), one of America’s largest homebuilders, has launched a nationwide partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a leading youth-development organization that provides