Hot Topic "not so hot" but analysts see progress
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A lingering sales slump has left  the shares of Goth-inspired clothing retailer Hot Topic Inc.   near an all-time low, but analysts said changing  fashion trends bode well for sales -- and the stock price --  later this year.
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Investors don't seem too perturbed by $10B in losses to fraud and subprime exposure.
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It's on track to meet sales targets, but profits might not keep pace.
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These stocks have recently received higher ratings from investors. Will they be a flash in the pan, or are they ready to shine?
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Determining the value of a company isn't as difficult as it might sound.
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Predicting which way stocks will move is no easy feat, but it has been a snap compared with forecasting changes in employment.
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The Q3 report shows declining numbers, but there's more to the story.
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The software maker is moving along -- but not enough to get investors excited.
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Progress is measured in different ways. Often it is measured by bold headlines and loud pronouncements. This past week, it has been measured quietly.
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Not all will be successful, but the top ones will continue to be a major force in the markets.
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Todayâs level of margin debt is probably not an indication that speculation has returned to the old levels.
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BusinessWeek Online - Though the major indexes remain choppy, a recent note from Standard &amp; Poor's suggests that sentiment has improved in Europe and a silver lining could be not too far ahead in the future.
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By local and wire dispatches. The economy could be a little brighter in the new year if two indexes geared toward forecasting activity in coming months prove to be on the money.
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The research and opinion business is far from unexciting.
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The changes at the top are good, but the bank may not be a takeover candidate.
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The stock is revived, but the business remains iffy.
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But the overall market should still show growth over the year, researchers say.