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Hasbro 3Q profit rises 8.8 percent
NEW YORK - Hasbro Inc, the nation's second biggest toymaker, said Monday its profit rose 8.8 percent in the third quarter, helped by lower costs and slightly higher sales of Transformers and G.I. Joe toys.
Source:(AP)
2009-10-19
Investors waiting for more clues about consumers
NEW YORK - After getting worrisome signs about consumers from bankers' earnings reports, investors will be looking at a broad range of companies this week for further insights into the outlook for the economy.
Nations:U.S. People:Ben Bernanke
2009-10-18
Mattel sales fall less than expected
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toymaker Mattel Inc (MAT.O) reported a smaller-than-expected decline in quarterly revenue, helped by gains in its Hot Wheels and American Girl brands as it heads into the crucial holiday shopping season.
Nations:India Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-16
Retailer KB Toys files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK - In another sign of the grim holiday season, KB Toys filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in four years on Thursday and plans to begin going-out-of business sales at its stores immediately.
Nations:U.S. Hong Kong Source:(AP)
2008-12-11
Facebook cuts off Scrabulous after legal complaint
NEW YORK - A highly popular Scrabble clone already pulled from Facebook in the United States and Canada continued its tumble over the weekend as the online hangout extended its block of the game throughout most of the world.
Nations:Canada India Source:(AP)
2008-08-25
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