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The 12 worst investments of 2014, #10: Mattel

Mattel's share price plunged 36% in 2014 as sales of its Barbie and Fisher-Price brands plunged, and a 20 year partnership with Disney bit the dust.

by: moneyweek
26 Dec 2014
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Decline in2014: -36%

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What happened?

Frozen

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