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The Motley Fool July 16, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Still Nostalgic for Hot Topic The retailer's decrease in June comps was significantly better than analysts expected (they had anticipated a 7.2% drop). Of course, that's not really that heartening.
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The Motley Fool February 13, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic Still Chilly Some retailers warmed up in January, but not Hot Topic. A real turnaround might not be forthcoming quite yet. Optimism has faded, causing the stock to retreat.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Gloomy Outlook Is Hot Topic just one of the crowd? Or does it have problems of its own? Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool May 21, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Cooling Off There was some chilling news in Hot Topic's second-quarter guidance; the company is now expecting to miss analysts' estimates.
The Motley Fool March 4, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic Cooling Down? Investors give the trendy teen retailer the cold shoulder.
The Motley Fool March 13, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Slow Burn The Goth-inspired retailer reported an increase in fourth-quarter profit, but the fact that its sales are still flagging doesn't give investors much reason to celebrate.
The Motley Fool August 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	HOTT Is Still Not Results at this teen retailer still look about as depressed as its target shoppers. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 16, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Day in the Sun Better results don't guarantee the retailer's turnaround. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	A Tale of Two Retailers If there is a polar opposite to Guess? and its recent success, it is Hot Topic. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 24, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Still Not Cool Whether Hot Topic is more than skin deep is a troubling thought for the long term, since gimmicks don't make good long-term investments.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Cold Leftovers Lots of retailers had an excellent August, benefiting from the back-to-school season, but Hot Topic was not one of them. Although comps were not down as much as analysts were expecting, they were still down.
The Motley Fool May 20, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Boys vs. Girls at Hot Topic Hot Topic, the teen-oriented goth retailer, needs to get punk rock girls back on board.
The Motley Fool March 17, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cold Shower for Hot Topic The subculture mall retailer continues to struggle at the register, and it keeps running the other way. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Off Topic Specialty retailer Hot Topic warned investors that it will be missing its mark again, and that news sent the stock down to $19.40 last night.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Trying Trends A resurgence of punk fashion might be underway, but Hot Topic's still got challenges. Investors, this is still a turnaround and therefore nothing less than risky.
Fast Company September 2009 Kate Rockwood	How Hot Topic's Culture-Heavy Strategy Helped It Sizzle During the Downturn With its culture-heavy strategy, teen retailer Hot Topic has sizzled during the downturn. Can it stay hot?
The Motley Fool July 8, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	What a Teen Wants Two of the big teen specialty retailers square off, and the simple dressers are winning. Hot Topic suffered a 0.4% dip in same-store sales last month, while American Eagle saw its June comps soar by 8.7%.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2007 Mike Cianciolo	Aeropostale's Still Soaring The teen clothing retailer raises guidance after impressive comps growth. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Hot Gossip at Hot Topic? Some interesting recent developments spark a second look at this retailer.
The Motley Fool December 8, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Rockin' Retailers Rained Out PacSun, Buckle, and Hot Topic each saw weak comps in the latest month. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Hot Topic Following the release of second-quarter results, the Goth retailer is looking as gloomy as ever. Will the clouds ever break for the company? Or is the teen retailer doomed to darkness? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Pacific Sunwear: Totally Awesome? The retailer is more than just skating along, it's California dreamin'.
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Rich Duprey	dELiA*s Tough Deal The teen retailer continues its transition but finds the going slow, dragging performance down. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool August 24, 2005 Dan Bloom	Hot Topic Cools Off The clothing retailer continues to find itself on the wrong side of fashion trends.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Painting It Black for Hot Topic As the Goth-teen retailer goes more mainstream, its first-quarter results get painted black. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 17, 2008 Rich Duprey	Filling Hot Topic Full of Hot Lead The teen retailer decides directors need to make money on options even if shareholders can't.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2007 Rich Duprey	More Cold Water for Hot Topic Goth retailer Hot Topic has always had a close relationship with alternative music and its followers. Will recent store remodelings and changing clientele alienate the chains core customer base?
The Motley Fool April 8, 2010 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	I'm With Stupid -- Shareholders The subculture apparel specialist may be easing up on the purse strings, but shareholders shouldn't be as giddy.
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The Motley Fool October 11, 2007 Rich Duprey	A Setback at American Eagle Amid the general slump in the industry, sales drop for the teen retailer.
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The Motley Fool April 22, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Throw This Stock Away Hot Topic hit a new two-year high. But it may be time to replace this stock with one of these three contenders: The Buckle... Wal-Mart... VF...
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The Motley Fool April 10, 2008 Rich Duprey	Don't Pack It In on PacSun The teen retailer's March comps are not as bad as they seem.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2010 Alyce Lomax	Retail Stocks' Imminent Danger The retail rally's been too bubbly. Look out below!
The Motley Fool November 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Hot Topic's Darker Days Investors bid shares of Hot Topic up about 3.2% in this morning's trading. The stock's currently trading at a trailing P/E of 13, which does sound cheap, and it's 36% lower than its 52-week high. But prospective investors might want more indications that things are back on track.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Retailers: Fashion or Flop? How do these clothiers' quarterly results measure up?
The Motley Fool May 16, 2008 Rich Duprey	Back to School, Abercrombie The teen clothing company may be misfiring with its attempt to appeal to adults.
The Motley Fool November 30, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Rot Topic The subculture retailer Hot Topic continues to struggle at the register. The company is now warning that it will earn only between $0.37 and $0.43 a share this seasonally potent quarter.
The Motley Fool April 9, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Retail March Madness March retail comps data shows some surprises and some consistency.
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