Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Strength in Chipmakers Boosts Stock Indexes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.27%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.49%, and September E-mini... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 days ago

Stocks Climb on Strength in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.55%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.47%, and September E-mini... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 6 days ago

Will Mattel's (MAT) San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives Push Redefine Its Pop Culture Collectibles Narrative

Mattel announced an extraordinary lineup of exclusive action figure collectibles and dolls for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, featuring franchises such as Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, Monster High, Jurassic World and Masters of the Universe, w... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks Worth Investigating and 2 We Find Risky

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

A Look At Mattel (MAT) Valuation After A Tough Year For The Share Price

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Context: recent performance and valuation snapshot Mattel (MAT) has drawn attention after a rough stretch for the sto... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

CommerceNext Growth Show Unveils Full 2026 Agenda for AI-Focused Retail Conference in New York

Executives from Brands Including Mattel, Tapestry, Ulta Beauty, Tractor Supply Co., Pandora, Under Armour, and Stitch Fix Converge June 23–24 for 60+ Sessions on AI, Loyalty, Ecommerce and More NEW YORK, June 04, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Co... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Expands Consumer Products With New Partnerships and Strong Growth Outlook

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is one of the top stocks to buy for the long-term. On May 19, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas that Moose Toys will be the master toy partner for its upcoming animated film, C... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Jim Cramer on Mattel: “I Think It’s Bottoming Here”

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed in this changing market. During the episode, a caller sought Cramer’s opinion on the stock, and he said: Okay, the stock’s down 25%. I don’t know about any merger. I don’... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

Catalyst Watch: FedEx splits, tech CEOs hit Computex, Quantinuum IPO, and the jobs report

[Wall Street New York stock exchange stock market] alexsl Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week.... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Does Mattel’s Sluggish Growth And Eroding Returns Undermine Its Long‑Term Story For MAT Investors?

Recent analysis of Mattel’s past five years shows revenue rising only about 2% annually, with weak free cash flow limiting its ability to reinvest, return capital, or pursue growth initiatives. Investors are increasingly focused on Mattel’... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

1 Small-Cap Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 That Underwhelm

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Catalyst Watch: Fedspeak ramps up post-Powell, core PCE, and box office blitz

[Business Stock Exchange Trading Concepts] Rawpixel Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week. MONDA... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Mattel (MAT) Slipped Due to Unexpected Incremental Spending

Longleaf Partners, managed by Southeastern Asset Management, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The Fund returned -4.46% in the quarter, compared to the S&P 500’s -4.33% and... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

A Look At Mattel (MAT) Valuation As Activist Investor Pushes For Possible Sale Or Merger

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Activist pressure puts Mattel in the spotlight Southeastern Asset... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Why Mattel (MAT) Is Facing Fresh Pressure to Explore Strategic Alternatives

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) is one of the best M&A target stocks to buy now. Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) moved into the M&A spotlight after Reuters reported on May 8 that Southeastern Asset Management, which owns about 4% of the toy company,... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

China-Focused Fund Cuts $7 Million from U.S. Toy Maker Mattel

Key Points Serenity Capital Management sold 383,611 shares of Mattel; estimated trade size was $6.99 million based on quarterly average price. The quarter-end position value decreased by $18.24 million, reflecting both trading activity an... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Is Mattel (MAT) Undervalued Amid Strategic Transformation?

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Small Cap Value" Q1 2026 Investor Letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. It is reported that its Ariel Small Cap Value strategy delivered a modest gain... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

5 things we learned during S&P 500 earnings madness

And just like that, I’m off to the land of $6 gas prices. That would be California. I promise to take pictures of Chevron gas signs and post them on my X account, @BrianSozzi, for you Northeastern folks getting off easy with $4 gas. It’s... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: PLTR, AMD, MAT, PINS

[Close-up of woman trading stock online on mobile phone] Luis Alvarez Envision Research has upgraded Advanced Micro Devices (AMD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AMD]) to a Buy, citing its superior positioning in the agentic AI infrastruc... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Mattel Inc (MAT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth Amidst Challenges

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Sales: Grew 4% as reported and 1% in constant currency to $862 million. Gross Billings: Increased 2% in constant currency. Adjusted Gross Margin: Declined 450 basis points to 45.1%. Adjusted E... Full story