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  "title": "Barbie maker Mattel faces investor pressure to consider a sale amid stagnating growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/barbie-maker-mattel-faces-investor-pressure-to-consider-a-sale-amid",
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  "published": "2026-10-06T10:07:03.000Z",
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  "summary": "Mattel is facing pressure from a major investor to consider a sale amid struggling sales and profitability, according to various reports on Monday.",
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        "title": "Mattel faces fresh sale pressure from major shareholder Ariel - report",
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        "title": "Barbie maker Mattel faces investor pressure to consider a sale amid stagnating growth",
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