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Unusual Options Activity: 3 Long Straddles to Play From Thursday’s Top 100

There were 1,291 unusually active options in Thursday trading. The top 100’s Vol/OI ratios ranged from a high of 294.34 to a low of 10.60. Three of the top 10o are possible long straddles.

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How Trump’s trade war threw his and America’s toys out the pram

Parents have reacted with anger at his latest remarks

The Independent UK

Trump threatens Mattel with 100% tariffs as doll fallout escalates: ‘He won’t sell one toy in the US’

Mattel CEO said tariffs will not increase toy production inside the US

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Unseen Thomas & Friends footage with Ringo Starr narration airs for first time

The unseen pilot footage marks the 80th anniversary of the British franchise which became a global hit among multiple generations of young children.

Evening Standard

Trump Says Slow Traffic at U.S. Ports 'Means We Lose Less Money'

Shipping data analyzed by Forbes this week revealed a significant drop in export volumes across nearly all major U.S. ports since tariffs were implemented in early April

Latin Times

Barron Trump had an eye-popping toy collection. Now his dad is scolding little girls for having too many dolls

Who has too many toys? Trump thinks he knows

The Independent UK

Mattel plans to increase prices for some toys to offset tariff costs

The toy company is already ramping up its efforts to diversify production away from China in order to avoid more of an impact from tariffs.

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Barbie maker raises prices due to Trump tariffs as Ford warns of $1.5bn cost

Toy company Mattel says it will reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026

The Guardian - UK

Toy giant issues warning over price increase thanks to Trump’s tariffs

The Trump administration has imposed a 145% tariff on a wide range of Chinese-made goods

The Independent UK

LeBron James won't attend the Met Gala

LeBron James has decided to withdraw from the Met Gala after suffering an injury.

BANG Premier

Build-A-Bear’s CEO started her career working at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Now she leads a $486 million toy empire

Sharon Price John has led Build-A-Bear to new heights—and her journey to the C-suite started serving people burgers at a Fortune 500 fast-food chain.

Fortune

Matt Bomer glad he turned down Barbie role

Matt Bomer is glad he turned down the part of Ken in the 'Barbie' movie because it gave him more time to focus on his role in Bradley Cooper's film 'Maestro'.

BANG Premier

He's just Ken: LeBron James becomes first pro male athlete Barbie doll as Mattel bets on adult customers

Mattel’s release of a LeBron James Ken doll solidifies its stance in growing its adult consumer base.

Fortune

NBA legend LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete with a Ken doll

Toy manufacturer Mattel's “Kenbassador” series kicks off in style and is part of the 65-year-old Barbie brand’s continued push to diversify its dolls.

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The Independent UK

LeBron James has made history again – this time because of a doll

The doll will be released by Mattel ahead of Ken’s 65th anniversary next year

Sports Illustrated

Barbie Announces the Creation of LeBron James's Own Doll

James's doll is the first announced in Mattel's "Kenbassador" series.

Evening Standard

LeBron James ‘honoured’ to be first male athlete with Ken doll in his likeness

Toy company Mattel hopes to celebrate the basketball player as a ‘role model’ for young people.

Motor1

Mamma Mia: Ferrari's New Hot Wheels Sets Are Fantastic

Ferrari has always been very protective of its intellectual property, and rightfully so. That's why, historically, there haven't been many Ferrari models made into Hot Wheels. But with a new collaboration deal inked between the companies, we now have the first scale-model Ferraris from Mattel in nearly 10 years.

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New Barbie doll celebrates 60 years as an astronaut, but forgets when humans first flew into space

Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible, but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended. The toy company has released a Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th anniversary doll.

Gotta build 'em all – Lego Pokémon is coming

Lego has announced its latest collaboration – Pokémon sets are coming in 2026

Windows Central

The Minecraft Movie merchandise is even more cursed than I imagined — but I'm still buying the one decent thing

A Minecraft Movie launches on April 4 and the trailers have been a mixed bag. It seems the toys are going with the cursed theme of the movie even down to the Jack Black 'Steve' figurine.

Tom’s Guide

Best of Toy Fair 2025: The top 11 new toys from LEGO, Hasbro, Mattel and more

There are the best toys, games, and collectibles from Toy Fair 2025 as selected by a Tom's Guide editor who attended the show.

Latin Times

Live-Action Barney Movie Will Feature Screenplay by Ayo Edebiri, Who May Also Star in the Film

"The Bear" star Ayo Edebiri will write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Barney movie, which is being produced by A24 and Mattel Films.

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Is Mattel, Inc. (MAT) a Toy Stock Worth Adding to Your Portfolio?

Mattel (MAT) reported strong financial results in the last reported quarter. Its extensive portfolio, strong market presence, strategic collaborations, and technological innovation are key drivers of the company’s ongoing growth and success. So, is MAT a worthy stock to add to your portfolio? Read more to find out.

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WWE 2K25 preorder bonuses explained for special editions and where to buy them

WWE 2K25 will be released soon and preorders for the game have gone live. Here is our guide on how to WWE 2k25 and see which version is right for you.

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