https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-barbie-maker-mattel-draws-takeover-interest-from-authentic-brands-groupContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-barbie-maker-mattel-draws-takeover-interest-from-authentic-brands-grouphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-barbie-maker-mattel-draws-takeover-interest-from-authentic-brands-group#u98914Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:05 +0000Toy manufacturer Mattel has drawn takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group, sending the company's stock surging and positioning shares for their strongest performance since 1996. Market reports point to a possible six billion dollar offer from Authentic Brands Group, sparking heavy trading volume across the NASDAQ exchange. Neither company has officially confirmed the transaction terms or whether formal negotiations are underway. Investors responded rapidly to the acquisition news, pushing Mattel shares upward during the trading session as analysts evaluate the potential consolidatio