Newer brands such as Monster High and American Girl power the top toymaker to expectation-beating results.
With its LeapPad, this company is jumping from toys to education.
There's no evidence the shorts are piling on, ahead of an anticipated market pullback -- but here's what they liked last month.
Valero Energy is downgraded to 'neutral,' and Francesca's is initiated with a 'buy.'
This education-based toy maker is set to outperform market expectations.
The sex scandal surrounding Kevin Clash may impact Sesame Workshop's sales heading into the holiday season.
Figurines from the popular series join dominoes among the prized playthings inducted into the rarefied group.
Toy rights associated with Marvel and Star Wars are on the line, but Mattel and Viacom may balk at the idea.
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