American businesswoman Ruth Handler launched Barbie–named after her daughter Barbara–on March 9, 1959 at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Handler was inspired by a German doll called Bild Lilli.
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Can Mattel Stock Bounce Back After Last Week’s 12% Drop?
MKM Partners also downgraded the stock following the report. Net sales slipped 8% — or 6% on a constant-currency basis — to $1.83 billion during the toy giant’s fourth quarter.
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Both indexes changed less than 0.25% over the trading session despite a flood of fresh corporate earnings results. Dozens of companies posted updates on their operating trends as earnings season hit high gear.
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Baby monitors have come a long way from the walkie-talkie-type devices that let you listen in on the coos and cries of your infant. Today they’re part of the Internet of Things in a connected home that let you wirelessly watch your child on your computer, laptop, or smartphone whether you’re at home, outside, or away.