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Cott Corp. (Nasdaq:COT), DSP Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG) and Middleburg Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:MBRG) are among the biggest percentage losers in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Intellon Corp. (Nasdaq:ITLN), Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq:SMBL), Cal Maine Foods Inc. (Nasdaq:CALM), Changyou.com Ltd. (Nasdaq:CYOU), Ampco Pittsburgh Corp. (Nasdaq:AP) and Health Fitness Corp. (Nasdaq:FIT).

DryShips Inc. (Nasdaq:DRYS), UAL Corp. (Nasdaq:UAUA) and Geron Corp. (Nasdaq:GERN) are among the most actively traded companies in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq:SMBL), Cabot Microelectronics Corp. (Nasdaq:CCMP), Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLE), A Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq:APWR), Almost Family Inc. (Nasdaq:AFAM) and The9 Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCTY).

ICO Inc. (Nasdaq:ICOC), Alloy Inc. (Nasdaq:ALOY) and Animal Health International Inc. (Nasdaq:AHII) are among the most actively traded companies in Thursday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Deltek Inc. (Nasdaq:PROJ), Trico Marine Services Inc. (Nasdaq:TRMA), Bronco Drilling Co Inc. (Nasdaq:BRNC), First Financial Northwest Inc. (Nasdaq:FFNW), Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq:SMBL) and Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSIQ).

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Smart Balance Inc.’s (Nasdaq:SMBL) outlook was raised early Wednesday as the Standard & Poor’s Rating Services moved the company from “stable” to “positive.” The rating was the result of the company’s expected increased sales and market share along with recent credit protection measures, Thomson Financial reported. Also, the Cresskill, N.J.-based specialty food retailer announced on Monday it had been added to the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes.

Ahead of the bell Wednesday, Smart Balance shares were up 7.2% to $7.30. The company’s stock has ranged from $4.85 to $14.10 during the past 52 weeks.

Shares of Smart Balance, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBL) have lost their poise and fallen to a new 52-week low on news before the start of trading of a wider fourth-quarter loss. The Cresskill, N.J.-based food products company widened its quarterly loss to $48.5 million, or $1.41 per share, from $11.1 million, $0.77 per share, a year earlier.

At the same time, net sales jumped 26.4% due to higher prices in some food categories and increased consumer demand for peanut butter, cooking oil and mayonnaise.

At 1:49 p.m. ET, shares were down $1.01, or 15%, to $5.64. The previous 52-week low of $6.40 was established on March 13.