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Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:FSYS), ArcSight Inc. (Nasdaq:ARST) and Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD) are among the most actively traded companies in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Netlogic Microsystems Inc. (Nasdaq:NETL), InterDigital Inc. (Nasdaq:IDCC), American Public Education Inc. (Nasdaq:APEI), Zions Bancorp (Nasdaq:ZION), Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER) and Bucyrus International Inc. (Nasdaq:BUCY).

Small-cap stocks pushed higher in a relatively tame session, with morning pressure from concerns about sloppy sales at Wal-Mart countered by optimism for massive infrastructure spending projects in the months ahead. Perhaps the story lines simply balanced out each other, or perhaps the market was taking a little “breather” ahead of Friday’s big jobs report. Some of today’s small-cap gainers are Insulet Corporation (Nasdaq:PODD), Diamond Foods Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) and Immucor Inc. (Nasdaq:BLUD).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• Advancers are leading decliners 1,024 to 764 on the Russell 2000.
• Apparel firms were also under stress, and automakers took a step back today after seeing solid upside moves earlier this week.  
• On the downside, hypermarkets and supermarkets were taking a hit (spurred by the WMT news).  
• Other areas showing strength included home entertainment software, coal, health care facilities, oil refiners, metal and mining stocks and construction firms.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Medical device maker Insulet Corporation is up 12.3% to $9.77 after an upgrade by Canaccord Adams. (See Nasdaq:PODD)  
• Snack company Diamond Foods Inc. is up 9.8% to $20.42 after an upgrade by BMO Capital Markets. (See Nasdaq:DMND)  
• Blood-testing equipment maker Immucor Inc. is up 6.8% in pre-market trading to $25.10 after reporting a 7% gain in Q2 profits after the close Wed. (See Nasdaq:BLUD)  
• Shares in Dutch biotechnology firm Crucell were up 6.9% to $21.92 in pre-market trading after news it is in talks with Wyeth.

Small Cap Losers:

• Construction and lifting equipment maker Manitowoc Co. is down 13.2% to $8.25 after narrowing its FY2008 profit estimate toward the low end of previous guidance. (See NYSE:MTW)  
• J. Crew Group Inc. is down 17.5% to $9.65 after announcing before the opening that it now expects to report a loss in Q4, versus previous expectations for a profit. (See NYSE:JCG)  
• Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. was down 22.4% to $6.81 shortly after the opening. (See Nasdaq:ULTA)  
• Restaurant chain Sonic Corp. last night reported a 47.5% drop in profit for Q1. Shares are down 10.4% to $10.22 in pre-market trading. (See Nasdaq:SONC)

Small-cap stocks hovered near steady levels into mid-session trading, up from the morning lows amid optimism over the fiscal stimulus plans that were put into greater detail today by President-elect Obama. The stimulus cheer helped offset gloom over sloppy retail sales from discount giant Wal-Mart, which put an early pall on the morning activity. Some of today’s small-cap gainers are Insulet Corporation (Nasdaq:PODD), Diamond Foods Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) and Immucor Inc. (Nasdaq:BLUD).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• Advancers are leading decliners 1,024 to 764 on the Russell 2000.
• Apparel firms were also under stress, and automakers took a step back today after seeing solid upside moves earlier this week.  
• On the downside, hypermarkets and supermarkets were taking a hit (spurred by the WMT news).  
• Other areas showing strength included home entertainment software, coal, health care facilities, oil refiners, metal and mining stocks and construction firms.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Medical device maker Insulet Corporation is up 12.3% to $9.77 after an upgrade by Canaccord Adams. (See Nasdaq:PODD)  
• Snack company Diamond Foods Inc. is up 9.8% to $20.42 after an upgrade by BMO Capital Markets. (See Nasdaq:DMND)  
• Blood-testing equipment maker Immucor Inc. is up 6.8% in pre-market trading to $25.10 after reporting a 7% gain in Q2 profits after the close Wed. (See Nasdaq:BLUD)  
• Shares in Dutch biotechnology firm Crucell were up 6.9% to $21.92 in pre-market trading after news it is in talks with Wyeth.

Small Cap Losers:

• Construction and lifting equipment maker Manitowoc Co. is down 13.2% to $8.25 after narrowing its FY2008 profit estimate toward the low end of previous guidance. (See NYSE:MTW)  
• J. Crew Group Inc. is down 17.5% to $9.65 after announcing before the opening that it now expects to report a loss in Q4, versus previous expectations for a profit. (See NYSE:JCG)  
• Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. was down 22.4% to $6.81 shortly after the opening. (See Nasdaq:ULTA)  
• Restaurant chain Sonic Corp. last night reported a 47.5% drop in profit for Q1. Shares are down 10.4% to $10.22 in pre-market trading. (See Nasdaq:SONC)

Small-cap stocks pushed lower this morning, pulled down by renewed worries about consumer spending after the world’s largest retailer posted disappointing December sales. In addition, tech stocks and commodities were on the defensive this morning following losses in overseas trading.  Some of today’s small-cap gainers are Insulet Corporation (Nasdaq:PODD), Diamond Foods Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) and Immucor Inc. (Nasdaq:BLUD).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• Tech stocks and commodities were on the defensive this morning following losses in overseas trading.  
• Small-cap stocks pushed lower this morning, pulled down by renewed worries about consumer spending after the world’s largest retailer posted disappointing December sales.  
• The Dow was expected to open down 90 points, while the Russell 2000 was seen down 0.7%, near 493.50.  
• Crude oil stabilized after Wednesday’s 12% hit, but other commodities were down, which could weigh on companies involved in mining and other raw goods businesses.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Medical device maker Insulet Corporation is up 12.3% to $9.77 after an upgrade by Canaccord Adams. (See Nasdaq:PODD)  
• Snack company Diamond Foods Inc. is up 9.8% to $20.42 after an upgrade by BMO Capital Markets. (See Nasdaq:DMND)  
• Blood-testing equipment maker Immucor Inc. is up 6.8% in pre-market trading to $25.10 after reporting a 7% gain in Q2 profits after the close Wed. (See Nasdaq:BLUD)  
• Shares in Dutch biotechnology firm Crucell were up 6.9% to $21.92 in pre-market trading after news it is in talks with Wyeth.

Small Cap Losers:

• Construction and lifting equipment maker Manitowoc Co. is down 13.2% to $8.25 after narrowing its FY2008 profit estimate toward the low end of previous guidance. (See NYSE:MTW)  
• J. Crew Group Inc. is down 17.5% to $9.65 after announcing before the opening that it now expects to report a loss in Q4, versus previous expectations for a profit. (See NYSE:JCG)  
• Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. was down 22.4% to $6.81 shortly after the opening. (See Nasdaq:ULTA)  
• Restaurant chain Sonic Corp. last night reported a 47.5% drop in profit for Q1. Shares are down 10.4% to $10.22 in pre-market trading. (See Nasdaq:SONC)

The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) unraveled in the final hour of trading as the weight of crumbling commodity stocks, a raft of sloppy profit reports and another batch of dreary economic data countered a sturdy performance in retail, homebuilder and bank stocks. Some of today’s small-cap gainers are ParkerVision (Nasdaq:PRKR), Tidelands Bancshares (Nasdaq:TDBK) and Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• The weekly claims report this morning came in at 509,000, historically a big number but below the forecast of 540,000. 
• The four-week moving average on claims rose to 524,500 which was above 518,250 from last week and is at the highest point in 26 years.
• Today investors juggled a raft of disappointing profit reports against the bullish scenario from a fresh batch of global rate cuts.
• For 2008, the Russell is off 43%, while the Dow is down 37% and the S&P 500 is down 42%.
• Energy shares were a major drag on the market today, with crude oil prices tumbling to the lowest level in nearly four years. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund tumbled nearly 7%.
• Copper prices slumped to the lowest closing price in more than three years, losing 5% during U.S. trading.
• The Commodity Research Bureau Index of 19 physical markets slipped 3.7% and made new bear market lows. 
• Several firms today announced plans for sizable layoffs, a chilling thought heading into Friday’s monthly employment report.
• Homebuilder stocks, retailers and financial issues staged solid rallies . . .

Small-cap stocks hovered near steady levels into mid-session trading, with support from retail, homebuilder and financial shares countered by sinking energy and technology shares. Some of today’s small-cap gainers are ParkerVision, Inc.  (Nasdaq:PRKR), Tidelands Bancshares (Nasdaq:TDBK) and Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• The slide in physical markets took a toll on energy stocks as well, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund down 3.3%.  
• Crude oil prices tumbled to near four-year lows amid worries about a global recession, finding little comfort in a fresh string of rate cuts  
• In a familiar theme this week, homebuilder shares were still a hot item today. The ISE Homebuilders Index was up more than 7%.  
• The International Council of Shopping Centers said that November sales plunged a record 2.7% on a year-over-year basis.

Small Cap Gainers:

• ParkerVision, Inc. and LG Innotek enter into joint development agreement; PRKR pops 60%. See (Nasdaq:PRKR).
• Tidelands Bancshares up 47% on light volume. See (Nasdaq:TDBK).  
• Insulet Corp. rose 23% as the medical device company that specializes in diabetes continues to climb after bottoming out in late November. See (Nasdaq:PODD). 
• Buckle Inc. rose 22% as the apparel and accessory merchant registered a 15% jump in comp store sales. See (NYSE:BKE).  

Small Cap Losers:

• Dynamex Inc. dropped 21%, gapping lower as the delivery and logistics provider also took a lump after reporting earnings. See (Nasdaq:DDMX).  
• Diamond Foods Inc. gapped lower and tumbled 20% as investors weren’t impressed with earnings results from the snack foods distributor. See (Nasdaq:DMND).  
• Movado Group Inc. is down 15% as the boutique operator and fashion distributor took a hit after releasing earnings. See (NYSE:MOV).

Small-cap stocks hovered near steady levels into mid-session trading, with support from retail, homebuilder and financial shares countered by sinking energy and technology shares. At 12:36 p.m. ET the Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was up 0.06, or 0.01% at 453.82, while the Dow and S&P 500 were both suffering losses approaching 1%.

The International Council of Shopping Centers said that November sales plunged a record 2.7% on a year-over-year basis as very few major retailers were able to generate positive sales numbers. Despite the gloomy news, investors made a risky bet that this marked a bottom point for retailers and that all the bad news was already priced into the market. The S&P Retail Index was actually up nearly 5% at midday.

In a familiar theme this week, homebuilder shares were still a hot item today. The ISE Homebuilders Index was up more than 7%. Small-cap firms like Centex Corp. (NYSE:CTX) were up 12%, while Lennar Corp. (NYSE:LEN) was up about 14%. In recent days, there has been a growing hope that a new push to lower mortgage rates will strike up activity in the downtrodden housing arena, and indeed this week’s MBA Mortgage Application Index jumped a whopping 112% to the highest point since mid-February. That’s not to say all the economic news is roses and cream; after all, today’s factory orders report was below expectations and the worst showing in eight years and the number of Americans forced to file for extended unemployment insurance is at 26 year highs.

The energy market is clearly not comfortable today with the economic picture around the world. Crude oil prices tumbled to near four-year lows amid worries about a global recession, finding little comfort in a fresh string of rate cuts from central bankers in Europe overnight. The slide in physical markets took a toll on energy stocks as well, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund down 3.3%.

Individual small caps making noteworthy moves today include Parkervision Inc. (Nasdaq:PRKR), which gapped higher and soared some 65% on unusually heavy volume amid news that the wireless communications firm has entered into a joint . . .

Collective Brands Inc (Nasdaq:PSS), Insulet Corp (Nasdaq:PODD) and DineEquity Inc (Nasdaq:DIN) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Thursday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Duff & Phelps Corp (Nasdaq:DUF), YRC Worldwide Inc (Nasdaq:YRCW), W.R. Grace & Co (Nasdaq:GRA), Brown Shoe Company Inc (Nasdaq:BWS), Crescent Banking Co (Nasdaq:CSNT) and OfficeMax Inc (Nasdaq:OMX).

Intersections Inc (Nasdaq:INTX), QC Holdings Inc (Nasdaq:QCCO) and Polypore International Inc (Nasdaq:PPO) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: CPI International Inc (Nasdaq:CPII), Grey Wolf Inc (Nasdaq:GW), America's Car-Mart Inc (Nasdaq:CRMT), Vitran Corp Inc (Nasdaq:VTNC), Insulet Corp (Nasdaq:PODD) and Kimball International Inc (Nasdaq:KBALB).

Renesola ADR (Nasdaq:SOL), Protherics Depository Receipt (Nasdaq:PTIL) and Solarfun Power Holdings Co Ltd. (Nasdaq:SOLF) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGN), Nobility Homes (Nasdaq:NOBH), Trina Solar Ltd. (Nasdaq:TSL), Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD), Safe Bulkers Inc. (Nasdaq:SB) and Mesa Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq:MLAB).

Here are the biggest percentage gainers among small caps:

ENGlobal Corp. (Nasdaq:ENG), Banco Macro SA (Nasdaq:BMA) and Nortel Inversora SA (Nasdaq:NTL) are among the biggest percentage losers in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Twin Disc Inc. (Nasdaq:TWIN), Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq:ABCB), Hiveld Steel Depository Receipt (Nasdaq:HSVLY), Ardea Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq:RDEA), Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD) and Southwest Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:OKSB).

Here are the biggest percentage losers among small caps:

Shares of Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD) are treading lower today after the patch pump technology maker reported after Tuesday’s close that its second-quarter loss narrowed from the same quarter a year ago, but still managed to miss the consensus on Wall Street. The firm also lowered full year guidance, citing a slower than anticipated conversion of referrals to patient shipments.

Shares slipped 9%, or $1.39, to $13.52 mid-morning. For detailed price information and news stories on Insulet, click PODD.  

DrdGold (Nasdaq:DROOY), Accuray Inc (Nasdaq:ARAY) and 012 Smile Communications Ltd (Nasdaq:SMLC) are among the most actively traded companies in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.       

Also included among the results: Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD), SORL Auto Parts Inc. (Nasdaq:SORL), Fundtech Ltd. (Nasdaq:FNDT), Quest Energy Partners L P (Nasdaq:QELP), China Sunergy Co Ltd. (Nasdaq:CSUN) and Comverge Inc. (Nasdaq:COMV).           

Here are the most actively traded companies among small caps:   

Insulet Corp (Nasdaq:PODD), Alvarion Ltd (Nasdaq:ALVR) and Superior Essex Inc (Nasdaq:SPSX) are among the most actively traded companies in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Solarfun Power Holdings Co Ltd (Nasdaq:SOLF), Tercica Inc (Nasdaq:TRCA), Canadian Solar Inc (Nasdaq:CSIQ), Crocs Inc (Nasdaq:CROX), Royale Energy Inc (Nasdaq:ROYL) and Rex Energy Corp (Nasdaq:REXX).

Here are the most actively traded companies among small caps:

Shares of Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq:PODD) have fallen to a new 52-week low on news after the close on Monday that the maker of an insulin infusion system for diabetics widened its fourth-quarter net loss due to a rise in operating expenses. The Bedford, Mass.-based company reported that its net loss for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2007, was $15.7 million, or $0.59 per share, compared with a net loss of $10.9 million or $27.00 per share for the fourth quarter of 2006.

At 1:35 p.m. ET, the stock had declined $1.25, or 9%, to $12.81. The previous 52-week low of $13.28 was set on July 24, 2007.

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOLF), Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBHI) and A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts (Nasdaq: ACMR) are among the most actively traded companies in Wednesday pre-market trading among those with market capitalizations under $500 million:

Shares of medical devices maker Insulet Corp. (Nasdaq: PODD) are flat on news the Bedford, Mass.-based company widened its quarterly net loss but increased revenues.

The net loss for the quarter ended March 31 was $11.6 million, compared with a net loss of $6.9 million during the same three months of 2006, the company reported after Thursday’s close. Analyst estimates were unavailable, because Insulet went public on May 18.

On the plus side, revenue increased a blistering 900% to $2.0 million from $0.22 million in the first quarter of 2006.

The following are the most actively traded companies in Tuesday's trading among those with market capitalizations under $500 million: