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Is Mattel A Mess Worth The Toys?

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We fail to understand how the management of a company that has been in business more than 60 years, with the easily recognizable brands the company owns, can in good conscience, justify their existence, much less their jobs.

Four Stocks for New Parents

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This article uses Peter Lynch's principle of "buying what you know" in order to make stock recommendations for first time parents.

Gannon On Investing: Random Thoughts

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Geoff Gannon reappears with an article on game makers, free cash flow, and buying quality companies in this cheap market.

Dividend Capture Strategy – The illusion of getting something for nothing

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Dividend Capture strategies are gaining popularity among speculators who don’t want to be too exposed to market risk, while also being able to pocket the dividends. My reader Ammar Husami asked me about my opinion on the subject. The dividend capture strategy is very different in comparison to my dividend growth strategy.

Magic Formula Business Sector #3: Consumer Goods

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The venerable Consumer Goods sector has been a favorite of famous gurus such as Warren Buffett and even Joel Greenblatt. However, it's also where value destroying fad and trendy stocks usually live. This article shows what makes an attractive Consumer Goods investment.

Mattel recalls second round of "Made in China" toys

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Toy maker Mattel Inc. just announced its second wave of recalls of Chinese-made toys today, due to concerns that they may contain excessive amounts of lead and small parts