Mattel shares climbed as much as 18% in early trading on Wednesday after the Hot Wheels maker provided an upbeat annual ...

After Mattel’s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.

Mattel executive says it may have to charge consumers more for its toys because of higher tariff costs on imports from China.

How many phases is that? Bolstered by the success of the Barbie movie, Mattel is ready to turn all its toys into tales for the young and old. And while nostalgia is on their side, to a degree ...