Mattel, Inc. (MAT): Are These Companies Worth a Second Look?

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While the company may face some headwinds over the next few months, over the long-term eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) will continue to generate wealth for shareholders. eBay can capitalize as more and more consumers buy, sell, and transact online.

A Fool looks ahead

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) operate in an industry going through a state of transition. Hasbro’s acquisition of game maker Backflip and Mattel’s upcoming Barbie digital products demonstrate that the toy makers understand this fact. Blockbuster films will also play an integral role in the future of the toy making business. Hasbro certainly believes this as evidenced by its extension of a merchandising agreement with Disney.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) needs to follow up and develop more toys centered on sagas on which movies and television shows can be produced. In addition, future toy innovations like Monster High wouldn’t hurt either.

eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) certainly will continue to capitalize on an increasingly web centric consumer base serving as a wealth generating machine over the long-term.

Overall these companies definitely deserve a second look despite short term headwinds.

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