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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Disney, PayPal, Arm and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Ralph Lauren reported earnings of $4.17 per share, excluding items, while analysts surveyed by FactSet expected earnings of $3.57 per share. The company, which is anticipating soft sales growth this year, also announced a $1 billion share buyback program. Arm Holdings — The chipmaker's stock soared more than 28% after it reported a fiscal third-quarter earnings beat . Apollo Global Management — Shares rose nearly 3% after the asset management company's fourth quarter earnings topped estimates. The company reported $32 billion of inflows during the quarter, pushing its total assets under management to $651 billion.

Persons: Ralph Lauren —, Ralph Lauren, Morgan Stanley, Ally, Mattel —, Barbie toymaker, LSEG, Moody's, NYCB, FactSet's, —, Jesse Pound, Tanaya Macheel, Lisa Kailai Han, Michelle Fox Theobald Organizations: —, Revenue, Mattel, PayPal, New York Community Bancorp, Arm Holdings, Apollo Global Management, American, American Express, Maersk —, Maersk Locations: Danish

☆ Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz sits down with Jim Cramer after mixed Q4 results
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMattel CEO Ynon Kreiz sits down with Jim Cramer after mixed Q4 resultsMattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk Q4 earnings, the toy manufacturing space, and more.

Persons: Ynon Kreiz, Jim Cramer Organizations: Mattel

☆ Mattel CEO: We are looking to continue developing cultural & societal moments through our products
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMattel CEO: We are looking to continue developing cultural & societal moments through our productsMattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk Q4 earnings, the toy manufacturing space, and more.

Persons: Ynon Kreiz, Jim Cramer Organizations: Mattel

☆ Mattel CEO says his company is about 'creating cultural moments'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz detailed the company's growth strategy, saying its aim is to engage consumers through culture. "We're very much about embracing culture, creating cultural moments, cultural touch points and make sure that we take brands that are timeless and make them timely," Kreiz said. "We look to continue to create these moments, these special connections with people who buy our product." Mattel has seen a lot of attention after the huge box office success of "Barbie," its collaboration with Warner Bros. Kreiz said another example of the company's effort to keep its brands relevant is through products like Super Bowl-themed toys, which include Barbie dolls.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Ynon Kreiz, Kreiz, Mattel, Barbie, Barney Organizations: Mattel, LSEG, Warner Bros . Discovery

NEW YORK (AP) — Gap Inc. has tapped American fashion designer Zac Posen as the chain's creative director. Dickson had previously been president of toy giant Mattel and was responsible for re-energizing its Barbie and Hot Wheels lines. Gap also operates stores under Athleta and Banana Republic, Old Navy and its namesake brand. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesHe'll be executive vice president at Gap Inc. and also chief creative officer for the lower-priced Old Navy chain. Posen will work closely with Haio Barbeito, Old Navy’s president and CEO, reporting directly to him, the company said.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Estee Lauder, Nvidia, McDonald's, Caterpillar and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Estee Lauder — The cosmetics stock jumped 15% after Estee Lauder beat expectations with its latest results. In its second quarter, Estee Lauder reported adjusted earnings of 88 cents per share, topping the FactSet consensus estimate of 54 cents per share. Caterpillar — Shares of the heavy machinery maker popped more than 4% after the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $5.23 for the fourth quarter. In its first quarter, the industrial gas supplier reported adjusted earnings of $2.82 per share, weaker than earnings of $3.00 per share expected by analysts polled by StreetAccount. Stellantis — Stellantis shares slid 1.7% after Italian daily Il Messaggero , citing financial sources, reported the French government is reviewing a merger between Stellantis and Renault to compete with German and Chinese automakers, according to FactSet.

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☆ Here are Jim Cramer's rapid-fire takes on 5 stocks in the news Monday
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Jim Cramer said this deal is Novo's way to "get more product" and addresses the "tremendous shortage" of these high-demand drugs. Shares of Eli Lilly , a stock in the CNBC Investing Club 's portfolio, were also up more than 4% ahead of Tuesday's earnings. Snap – The social media firm laid off 10% of its workforce ahead of Tuesday's earnings. Jim pointed out that Club name Starbucks (SBUX) has also been experiencing the same thing. Jim said buy McDonald's stock on weakness.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Eli Lilly, Lilly, Cramer, Cigna –, Cantor Fitzgerald, Jim Organizations: Nordisk, Catalent, CNBC, Microsoft, RBC Capital, Humana, Starbucks, Mattel –, JPMorgan, Vision, Apple Locations: Danish, Israel

Elsewhere, Goldman Sachs reiterated a buy rating on Nvidia and raised its price target on the high-flying semiconductor maker. Yet his price target sits at $225, implying an upside of 19.7% as he sees opportunity elsewhere. "Anyone pulling up a chart of UBER share price performance in 2023 will think, 'That's a scary chart. Analyst Sarah James upgraded the insurer to overweight from neutral and hiked her price target o $372 from $334. — Alex Harring 5:42 a.m.: Goldman hikes Nvidia price target Things continue to look up for Nvidia , according to Goldman Sachs.

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☆ Morning Meeting rapid fire: Catalent, Snap, Cigna, McDonald's and Mattel
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMorning Meeting rapid fire: Catalent, Snap, Cigna, McDonald's and MattelJim Cramer runs through five stocks in the news Monday

Persons: Mattel Jim Cramer Organizations: Mattel

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Mattel, Amazon, Tesla, Charter, Cigna, Tapestry & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs reiterates Nvidia as buy Goldman raised its price target on the stock to $800 per share from $625. "So, since our price target is > $135, we must necessarily believe that Tesla's OTHER businesses will emerge to drive upside. JPMorgan downgrades Mattel to neutral from overweight JPMorgan said in its downgrade of Mattel that the Barbie boost was short-lived for the toy company. JPMorgan reiterates Amazon as overweight JPMorgan said it's standing by top idea Amazon. " JPMorgan reiterates PayPal as overweight JPMorgan said it's standing by PayPal heading into earnings later this week.

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☆ A soft landing is now likely. But Americans will still deal with unaffordable housing
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In a letter days before the Fed’s decision Wednesday to hold interest rates steady at a 23-year high, Democratic US senators blasted the central bank for America’s housing woes. In 2021 when the Fed’s key interest rate was near zero, home-price growth soared at a historic double-digit pace, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. Divounguy said that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate will likely not fall below 6% this year. That way we can actually start heading in the right direction with affordability and have that be sustainable and not just a short-term interest rate phenomenon,” she said. Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin delivers remarks.

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☆ 8 more of our stocks report earnings next week. Here's what we want to see
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

The three major averages posted gains for the fourth week in row, lifted by strong quarterly earnings results for most of the Big Tech companies and a strong jobs report. A weaker ADP Employment report on Wednesday provided no read-through to the monster January jobs report Friday. Here's what we're keeping an eye on in the coming week: 1. Earnings: It's another big earnings week head for the portfolio, with 8 more of our companies reporting. Consistency is what we appreciate most from nat gas giant Linde , so we're hoping for another quarter of solid earnings growth Tuesday.

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☆ Activist pushes Mattel to fix American Girl, Fisher-Price brands or sell them off
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Activist investor Barington Capital is pushing Mattel to consider selling off its American Girl and Fisher-Price brands, citing underperformance within the divisions. Mattel shares were up around 3% in premarket trading Friday following a letter sent to Mattel Thursday, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. American Girl and Fisher-Price, two iconic brands, are among the most popular in their respective markets. Mitarotonda said that if Mattel cannot stymie continued erosion in both Fisher-Price and American Girl, which has suffered similar declines, the company "may not be the right owner of these brands." "We believe that these brands are now detracting from the success at Mattel's other segments and hurting shareholder value," Mitarotonda said in a release.

Persons: Barbie, Barington, Price, Fisher, Barington's James Mitarotonda, Ynon Kreiz, Mitarotonda, Mattel, Kreiz, Michael Dolan, Dolan Organizations: Mattel Inc, Mattel, American, Price, Wall Street, Fisher, Bacardi, IMG, Young, Body Works, Darden Locations: El Segundo , California

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Meta, Amazon, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Chevron and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon — The e-commerce giant popped nearly 7% a day after posting an earnings and revenue beat . Revenue came in at $1.56 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $1.45 billion. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share, while analysts polled by LSEG had expected $2.21 per share. Analysts polled by LSEG expected guidance of $8.9 billion in revenue and earnings of $4.18 per share this year. Cinga also raised its full-year revenue outlook to at least $235 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $228.65 billion, per StreetAccount.

Persons: Amazon's, LSEG, Skechers, —, Clorox, Cigna, Cinga, Mattel, Hakyung Kim, Sarah Min, Jesse Pound Organizations: LSEG, Revenue, Myers, Chevron, LSEG . Revenue, Exxon Mobil —, Apple —, Apple, Technology, Journal, Barington, Mattel, Citi, Sea Limited Locations: Bristol, China

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Apple, Intel, Amazon, Clorox and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Apple — The iPhone maker's shares inched down 0.3% after Apple provided financial guidance for the current quarter that hinted at weak iPhone sales. Amazon posted $1 in earnings per share on $169.96 billion in revenue, according to LSEG. Analysts polled by LSEG had estimated $8.9 billion in revenue and earnings of $4.18 per share this year. Bristol Myers Squibb — The pharmaceutical stock added 1% after fourth-quarter earnings and revenue at the maker of the Opdivo anti-cancer treatment beat analysts' estimates. ExxonMobil , the largest oil company in the U.S., rose 1% after its fourth-quarter earnings per share topped analysts' estimates.

Persons: LSEG, Cigna, Barbie toymaker, Clorox, —, Alex Harring, Yun Li, Tanaya Macheel, Michelle Fox Organizations: Revenue, Apple, Amazon, Analysts, Bristol Myers Squibb, LSEG . Revenue, Wall, Mattel —, Barington, Mattel, Price, Chevron —, Chevron, LSEG, ExxonMobil, Intel, Street Journal Locations: China, U.S, Ohio

☆ Opinion: A lot of great films by women got snubbed by the Oscars and none of them are ‘Barbie’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Opinion Hannah Ryan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —It’s Oscars season and “Barbie” is dominating the discourse. But here’s the thing; “Barbie” is neither smart enough nor interesting enough to be inspiring this level of uproar. It’s also important to remember that “Barbie” has most certainly not been ignored by the Academy Awards’ members. It has eight nominations – which is far more than many of 2023’s other women-directed films got. While “Barbie” achieved cultural phenomenon status last year, other films that took a more complicated approach to womanhood were shut out of the Oscars and the mainstream awards circuit completely.

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☆ From ‘Barbie’ to ‘Bob the Builder’: Mattel’s next big movie, and how Jennifer Lopez is involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Now, CNN has learned that Mattel hopes to maintain that momentum with a cinematic adaptation of another kids’ character: Bob the Builder. An animated movie based on the long-running animated children’s series is in development, with Jennifer Lopez attached to executive produce and “In the Heights” star Anthony Ramos set to voice the beloved titular cartoon contractor. This new take on “Bob the Builder” will “celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.”Aside from voicing Bob the Builder, Ramos will also serve as a producer. In a statement, Ramos said that the movie will focus on friends working together and how love can help conquer any obstacle. The “Bob the Builder” television series ran in worldwide syndication for over a decade in the early aughts, and is known for its popular catchphrase, “Can we fix it?

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☆ Opinion | ‘Barbie’ Is Bad. There, I Said It.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Pamela Paul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Critically and commercially, several movies did well, and only one of those successes took place within the Marvel cinematic universe. Is it safe now to call “Barbie” the outlier? After “Barbie” so buoyantly lifted box office figures, it also felt like a willful dismissal of the need to make Hollywood solvent after a season of hell. Disliking “Barbie” meant either dismissing the power of The Patriarchy or dismissing Modern Feminism. They despised its commercialism and dreaded the prospect of future films about Mattel properties like Barney and American Girl dolls.

Persons: “ Barbie, winsome, “ Barbie ”, “, Barney Organizations: Marvel, Mattel Locations: American

☆ Ryan Gosling says what everyone’s thinking about ‘Barbie’ Oscar nomination omissions
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Ryan Gosling is grateful for his Oscar nomination, but joined the chorus of people who question the omission of his costar Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig from their individual respective categories. Gosling was nominated on Tuesday in the supporting actor category for his portrayal of Mattel’s Ken doll in “Barbie,” last year’s biggest blockbuster, starring alongside Robbie’s titular Barbie. While Gerwig and Robbie were not recognized individually, they did each earn Oscar nominations this week. In his statement, Gosling also honored his costar America Ferrera, who earned a surprise supporting actress nod for her performance in the film. Having said that, I am so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to making this such a groundbreaking film.”- Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”

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☆ For ‘Barbie’ Fans Online, a Bitterly Ironic Oscar Snub
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Joseph Bernstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When the 2024 Oscar nominations were announced this morning, the snubs of the two most prominent women involved in “Barbie” — the director, Greta Gerwig, and the lead actress, Margot Robbie — became the breakout story. The top-grossing film of 2023, passing the $1 billion mark worldwide, is based on the imagined life and times of the iconic Mattel doll. A cultural phenomenon on its own terms, “Barbie,” along with “Oppenheimer,” became half of an unusually thoughtful summer blockbuster duo released on the same day in July (“Barbenheimer”): nothing to sneeze at. “Let me see if I understand this: the Academy nominated ‘Barbie’ for Best Picture (eight nominations total) — a film about women being sidelined and rendered invisible in patriarchal structures — but not the woman who directed the film. Okay then,” read a viral X post by the writer Charlotte Clymer.

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☆ When YouTuber Lizzy Capri pivoted away from kids' content, she took a big financial hit. She says it was worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In early 2023, YouTuber Lizzy Capri felt trapped in "creator prison." Starting in 2017, Capri became known online as "Lizzy Sharer" (she became "Lizzy Capri" in 2019). In the world of influencers, having a "niche" — specific content geared toward a specific audience — is often praised as an asset. In March 2023, she published a video titled "Goodbye to the old Lizzy..." to announce her content would change. Lizzy CapriThe hard pivot was tough financiallyWhen she pivoted, Capri did it more for herself than for the business.

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☆ I went to 3 Gap stores in New York City and saw firsthand why the 'tired' company needs a revamp
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Once known as a staple American mall brand, Gap lost its relevance among consumers who traded shopping centers for e-commerce. "Gap brand, as you know, has tremendous heritage as a pop culture brand," Dickson told investors. Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins/Business InsiderGap's design team is playing it too safe for today's competitive market. Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins/Business InsiderOn that note, Gap could be doing a lot more to market to younger generations. Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins/Business InsiderBriggs suggests brands like Gap go where their younger customers spend much of their time: TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

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☆ Saoirse Ronan shares details on her scrapped 'Weird Barbie' cameo: 'I think I'd be the strange girl who talked to herself'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She told Variety she was going to play a Barbie "who talked to herself and always had her pet dog." It sounds an awful lot like she was supposed to play the recalled Barbie doll that came with a pooping dog. AdvertisementSaoirse Ronan has shared some details about the "Weird Barbie" role she almost played. "I don't know what he was going to be, but I was definitely going to be a Weird Barbie. Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie with Tanner the dog in "Barbie."

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: Spirit, Tesla, Teladoc, Rivian and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Spirit Airlines , JetBlue Airways — The airline stocks slid after a federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways' proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. JetBlue shares fell nearly 1%, while Spirit Airlines dropped more than 20%. SolarEdge Technologies — The solar stock fell 5% following a downgrade by Barclays to underweight from equal weight. Twist Bioscience — Shares climbed 3.2% on the heels of an upgrade to buy from neutral at Goldman Sachs. Ford — Shares shed 2.3% on the back of a UBS downgrade to neutral from buy.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Instacart, Spirit Airlines, Marathon Digital and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Following the ruling, Bank of America downgraded Spirit to an underperform rating, while Susquehanna downgraded the airline to negative. Rivian — The electric vehicle manufacturer slid nearly 8% following a downgrade to a hold rating from Deutsche Bank. Polaris , Mattel — The stocks moved following rating changes from Morgan Stanley. Meanwhile, toymaker Mattel slid 2.8% after Morgan Stanley downgraded shares to equal weight, citing lofty consensus estimates and a tough 2024 outlook. Marathon Digital — The crypto mining firm slid 3% during Wednesday's trading session.

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