Mattel announces cost cuts after fourth-quarter results miss expectations

Toy maker Mattel Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter results that missed expectations, and the company said it planned to cut costs this year while continuing to buy back stock. The cost cuts would follow layoffs by rival Hasbro Inc. HAS, +1.34% amid a slowdown in demand for toys. They also come as other companies over the past several weeks have announced layoffs and plans to tighten up expenses, as investors seek out bigger profit margins. Shares of Mattel MAT, +1.57% were up 1.5% after hours. “Look ...