Topic: Hasbro Inc.

Mattel and Hasbro 'terrified': Do kids want gadgets more than toys?

Mattel and Hasbro terrified that kids will want toys less next year, according to reports. Hot toys did well this Christmas, but retailers in general saw less growth than expected.

Hasbro to make gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven

After shopping for an Easy-Bake Oven for her brother and finding only purple and pink models, a 13-year-old New Jersey girl petitioned Hasbro to make a gender-neutral version of the toy.

Saving Money
Black Friday 2012: the best gaming and toy deals so far

Black Friday is a great time to get amazing deals on the best new video games and toys. Check out the lastest in gaming and toy deals for Black Friday 2012.

Market waits for election; earnings disappoint

Stocks wobbled up and down Monday, unsure of how to turn with the presidential election looming near. One stock that jumped was Ancestry.com, the genealogy website, which announced it will be bought by European private equity firms.

Hasbro income falls on boy, preschool toys

Hasbro's net income fell in the third quarter heading into the holiday shopping season. Sluggish sales for toys aimed at boys and  preschoolers dragged down Hasbro profits. 

Second day of triple-digit losses for stock market

Dow falls 101 points as concerns about Spain's borrowing costs and China's growth rise. Spain bans short-selling.

Battleship: movie review (+trailer)

The script of 'Battleship' is as weak as the rest of the film.

Modern Parenthood
New pink LEGOs for girls enforce Disney Princess sterotypes

A new line of pink LEGOs, marketed towards girls, is just another example of the extreme gendering prevalent in children's popular culture, and enforces the Disney Princess stereotypes that have made Disney billions.

Stocks fall on worries over European stability

The Dow slipped 102 points to close at 12927 Monday as worrying news out of Europe sent US stocks sharply lower.

If 'Battleship' succeeds, expect movies for 'Ouija,' 'Candy Land'

Before video games and cable television, there was 'Battleship.' This week, the iconic board game hits the big screen in Europe. Will it sink or swim?

Is TV paying too much attention to fans?

The Net is bringing writers and fans closer, but there are perils in that proximity.

Culture Cafe
'Transformers 4' may arrive in 2014

'Transformers 4' may not feature franchise star Shia LaBeouf, who says he's out.

Seven worst Christmas toys for kids

This year’s list of the worst toys is brought to you by plastics, those bright synthetic polymers that threaten to overtake the living rooms of middle-class parents. They can be classified into three categories: those that assault our senses, those that skank-ify our daughters, and those so bizarre they deserve a spot on late-night TV. Don’t be fooled. Many of these toys make great gifts, at least for someone else’s child, ideally someone who lives out of state. Here's my list of the Top 7 worst Christmas toys for 2011: 

HP and Meg Whitman: signs of a Silicon Valley in transition

HP, as Silicon Valley's biggest and most mature corporation, is more big business now than Silicon Valley startup. Meg Whitman has to help HP figure out which way to go from here.

Meg Whitman as the HP CEO? She'd have a tough job.

Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman reportedly is the choice of the troubled company's board to replace the current HP CEO, Leo Apotheker. Despite her past achievements, some question whether she is up for the daunting task.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon: movie review

Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in this third installment, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon.'

Stocks end mixed after choppy session

The market rallied late in the afternoon, with the Dow closing 14 points up

Deals of the week: toy rebate, freebies, and getting paid to shop

Is saving more money one of your goals in 2011? It is for me! I’m excited to see so many great offers immediately in the new year. Start your year off right with these great deals from Yoplait, Friday’s restaurants, Post-It Tabs, Bath & Body Works, Pampers, Hasbro toys, and (starting Sunday) CVS.

The New Economy
Lightsaber lawsuit: What lightsaber would George Lucas pick?

Lightsaber lawsuit threat is withdrawn by Lucasfilms against a portable-laser manufacturer. So which is the best replica of the Star Wars weapon?

Horizons
Monopoly gets radical redesign -- goodbye, paper money

Hello, debit cards. The new circular board is certainly modern, but will it win over Monopoly purists?

The New Economy
Money Daily Brief: Better Christmas sales ahead?

US retail sales are expected to go up this Christmas season.

Horizons
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