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Lawson Software Inc. (Nasdaq:LWSN), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SPPI) and China Housing & Land Development Inc. (Nasdaq:CHLN) are among the most actively traded companies in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Geron Corp. (Nasdaq:GERN), ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (Nasdaq:ATPG), TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. (Nasdaq:TQNT), Omniture Inc. (Nasdaq:OMTR), Allos Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ALTH) and Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR).

ADC Telecommunications Inc. (Nasdaq:ADCT), Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER) and Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR) are among the most actively traded companies in Thurday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: CardioNet Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAT), Force Protection Inc. (Nasdaq:FRPT), Wind River Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:WIND), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SPPI), Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:ACUR) and Fuqi International Inc. (Nasdaq:FUQI).

CardioNet Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAT), Force Protection Inc. (Nasdaq:FRPT) and Spartan Motors Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR) are among the biggest percentage losers in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Skystar Bio Pharmaceutical Co. (Nasdaq:SKBI), Zion Oil and Gas Inc. (Nasdaq:ZN), Pacific Continental Corp. (Nasdaq:PCBK), Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SPPI) and MutualFirst Financial Inc. (Nasdaq:MFSF).

Famous Daves of America Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE), Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq:TCBI) and Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq:IRBT), Vitran Corp Inc. (Nasdaq:VTNC), NetGear Inc. (Nasdaq:NTGR), Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (Nasdaq:MCRI), Spire Corp. (Nasdaq:SPIR) and Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (Nasdaq:GIFI).

DryShips Inc. (Nasdaq:DRYS), Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR) and Abiomed Inc. (Nasdaq:ABMD) are among the most actively traded companies in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Geron Corp. (Nasdaq:GERN), Medarex Inc. (Nasdaq:MEDX), GMX Resources Inc. (Nasdaq:GMXR), UAL Corp. (Nasdaq:UAUA), A Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq:APWR) and NetGear Inc. (Nasdaq:NTGR).

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR), China Sky One Medical Inc. (Nasdaq:CSKI) and Lennar Corp. (Nasdaq:LEN) are among the biggest percentage losers in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Oxford Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:OXM), Ener1 Inc. (Nasdaq:HEV), Cheviot Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:CHEV), Winmark Corp. (Nasdaq:WINA), CNB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:CCNE) and Allos Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ALTH).

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR), GigaMedia Ltd. (Nasdaq:GIGM) and Synaptics Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNA) are among the most actively traded companies in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER), Allos Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ALTH), TBS International Ltd. (Nasdaq:TBSI), Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:SWHC), China Sky One Medical Inc. (Nasdaq:CSKI) and Cyberonics Inc. (Nasdaq:CYBX).

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:GIII), Emeritus Corp. (Nasdaq:ESC) and Chindex International Inc. (Nasdaq:CHDX) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Thursday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Otelco Inc. (Nasdaq:OTT), Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTV), Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR), Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:OREX), VisionChina Media Inc. (Nasdaq:VISN) and Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq:BRLI).

Royale Energy Inc (Nasdaq:ROYL), HKN Inc (Nasdaq:HKN) and Northern Oil and Gas Inc (Nasdaq:NOG) are among the new 52-week highs in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Acorda Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq:ACOR), TTM Technologies Inc (Nasdaq:TTMI) and Graham Corp (Nasdaq:GHM) are also among the new 52-week highs.

Here are the new 52-week highs among small caps:

Royale Energy Inc (Nasdaq:ROYL), Acorda Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq:ACOR) and Avant Immunotherapeutics Inc (Nasdaq:AVAN) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

American Electric Technologies Inc (Nasdaq:AETI), Mexco Energy Corp (Nasdaq:MXC) and Brigham Exploration Co (Nasdaq:BEXP) are also among the biggest percentage gainers.

Here are the biggest percentage gainers among small caps:

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR) reported positive results from its second phase 3 clinical trial of Fampridine this morning. The drug, which is aimed at improving walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis, did in fact improve the walking speed for people with the disease.

Shares bolted 22%, or $4.83, to $26.39 ahead of the opening bell. For detailed price information and recent news stories about Acorda Therapeutics, click ACOR.

Acorda Therapeutics Inc (Nasdaq:ACOR), Jos A Bank Clothiers Inc (Nasdaq:JOSB) and OmniVision Technologies Inc (Nasdaq:OVTI) are among the most actively traded companies in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Canadian Solar Inc (Nasdaq:CSIQ), Applied Micro Circuits Corp (Nasdaq:AMCC) and Iconix Brand Group Inc (Nasdaq:ICON) are also among the most actively traded companies.

Here are the most actively traded companies among small caps:

Here are the current biggest percentage gainers and losers among companies with a market cap between $100 million and $750 million:


• Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. (LNY), up 23% on news that CEO Tilman Fertitta has offered to buy out the company for $379.4 million in cash.
• Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR), up 22% on news of a positive drug trial.
• Advanta Corp. (ADVNB), up 18%.


• Rediff.com India Ltd. (REDF), down 18% on news of a decline in third-quarter earnings.
• Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT), down 18% despite news that it swung to a fourth-quarter profit.
• Graham Corp. (GHM), down 17% despite news that its fiscal 2008 revenue will come in near the top end of its projection for between $80 million and $85 million.

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) shares are soaring after the biopharmaceutical company said a study showed its experimental multiple sclerosis drug does not increase the risk for certain side effects.

“We are delighted with the results of this QT study, and are looking forward to completing our second Phase 3 trial of Fampridine-SR in multiple sclerosis patients in the second quarter of this year,” CEO Ron Cohen said in a statement.

Fampridine-SR, a drug for improving the walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis, is being studied in a clinical trial to assess its safety and effectiveness. The Hawthorne, N.Y.-based company held a morning conference call on Jan. 28 to discuss the results of the trial.

In morning trading, ACOR shares are up 16.85%, or $3.67, at $25.45. Over the last 52 weeks, shares have ranged from $15.80 to $26.58.

The Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM) futures are pointing lower and the small-cap index is poised for a decline.

Small-cap stocks are headed for a bearish opening at the start of a week that will see a number of important economic releases, as well as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, which will be announced at the conclusion of a two-day meeting on Wednesday.

The only thing on the docket is a report on new homes sales for December. The U.S. Census Bureau will release the numbers at 10 a.m. ET, with economists expecting to see a decline.

Concerns about the U.S. economy are dominant this morning, with fast food chain operator McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) reporting that sales at restaurants open at least 13 months were unchanged in December, while analysts were expecting a rise.

Similarly, Towson, Md.-based power tool maker The Black & Decker Corp. (NYSE: BDK) forecasted that its first-quarter profit will disappoint analysts.

<p>Shares of <strong>Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.</strong> (Nasdaq: <a href="/quotes?symbol=acor"><u><font color="#810081">ACOR</font></u></a>) edged lowering in pre-market trading this morning after Acorda&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer, Mary Fisher, said she is resigning to pursue other interests </p> <p>Acorda is a biotechnology company that develops therapies for SCI, MS and related nervous system disorders.</p> <p>Shares of Acorda edged down 0.86%, or $0.18, to $20.83 in pre-market trading. </p>

Stocks are in the red following news of a decline in U.S. housing starts for the month of May. At 11:54 a.m. ET the Russell 2000 was down 2.46 points, or 0.29%, to 843.82. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.95 points, or 0.01%, to 13,611.03.

Alexandria, Minn.-based Rural Cellular Corp. (Nasdaq: RCCC), which provides wireless communications services in rural America, has purchased a high-capacity WAP solution that will allow it to better stream content to users’ handsets. The WAP gateway, produced by Interop Technologies, can deliver customized content with the operator’s brand and increase capacity without disrupting existing service, Rural Cellular reported before market open. The company said that it hopes the acquisition will help it better deliver content such as news, sports and weather.

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTH) reported its clinical trial for Efaproxyn failed to show that the drug improved survival in women with breast cancer that spread to the brain.

EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EPIX) announced that it has received a negative response from the FDA regarding the company's appeal for immediate approval of Vasovist, a treatment used to diagnose vascular disease.

Syntax-Brillian Corp. (Nasdaq: BRLC) is launching its new 65” LCD high-definition television today.

Vical Inc. (Nasdaq: VICL) reported that preliminary late-stage trial results showed a drug candidate successfully treated the blood flow disease ischemia by increasing the size of blood vessels.

Analyst William Ho raised his rating on Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) to “buy” from “neutral.”

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

The Russell 2000 and other U.S. indices bounced back to snap a three-day losing streak on news of an unexpected narrowing of the U.S. trade deficit. The Russell 2000 gained 9.99 points, or 1.21%, to finish at 835.31. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 157.66 points, or 1.19%, to 13,424.39.

The U.S. trade deficit surprisingly fell 6.2% to $58.50 billion in May, the Commerce Department reported. Economists were expecting a deficit of $63 billion.

The Russell 2000 index has cautiously moved into positive territory after three days of declines.
 
At 10:06 a.m. ET the Russell 2000 was up 2.15 points, or 0.26 percent, to 827.47. Dow Jones Industrial Average had added 27.44 points, or 0.21 percent, to 13,295.17.

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 6.2% to $58.50 billion in May, the Commerce Department said before the opening bell. Economists had projected a deficit of $63 billion, following March’s revised deficit of $62.39 billion.

Bond yields on 10-year Treasury notes climbed to 5.25% today. Yields broke 5% on Thursday for the first time since August, leading to a sharp decline of U.S. stocks. High yields make bonds look more attractive relative to stocks.

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

Shares of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (Nasdaq: PNCL) are lower despite news after Thursday’s close that the Memphis, Tenn.-based operator of Pinnacle Airlines and Colgan Air reported a 10.2% increase in customers for the month of May, compared with a year earlier.  Shares are down $0.41, or 2%, to $18.88.

Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based AVANIR Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: AVNR) reported this morning that data from a Phase III clinical trial of the painkiller Zenvia shows the drug significantly eases the suffering of patients complaining of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain.

Home Solutions of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSOA) is making slow progress on several projects. Two of Home Solution’s three New York City projects don’t have building permits and the other one has been given a stop work order, according to TheStreet.com.

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) said it plans to sell 3.75 million shares at $18.50 each.

The following are the most actively traded companies in Friday pre-market trading among those with market capitalizations under $500 million:

Volterra Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: VLTR) expects net revenue for the second quarter ending June 30, 2007 to be lower than previously forecasted, between $18.5 million to $19.5 million, and a net loss of between $0.04 per share and $0.07, the Fremont, Calif.-based company said after Tuesday’s close.  Analysts were looking for earnings of $0.11 per share.  The stock is down $1.33, or 9%, to $14.07.

Shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI) are rising following news after Tuesday’s close that the San Jose-based server solutions company has launched a new product line called SuperBlade at an expo in Taipei, Taiwan.

Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) announced it is beginning the third clinical trial phase of its multiple sclerosis drug Fampridine-SR.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) received a bullish mention from MSNBC pundit Jim Cramer Tuesday night.

Taleo Corp. (Nasdaq: TLEO) announced an offering of about 3.1 million shares of common stock priced at $19.85 per share.

After Tuesday’s closing bell, Volterra Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: VLTR) warned second quarter sales are going to be between $18.5 million and $19.5 million, which is lower than its previous guidance.

Neurochem Inc. (Nasdaq: NRMX) announced it obtained written consent from shareholders for the private placement of $80 million in notes.

The following are the most actively traded companies in Wednesday pre-market trading among those with market capitalizations under $500 million:

April 12 (SmallCapInvestor.com) – Stocks overcame early losses to end the day with a win as investors shrugged off a rise in the price of oil and a disappointing retail sales outlook.  In small cap action, Apogee Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) raised its fiscal year earnings projection, while shares of Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) rose after a positive analyst rating.

The Russell 2000 added 6.81 points, or 0.84 percent, to 815.05.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 68.34 points, or 0.55 percent, to 12,552.96.  The Dow has ended the nine of the last ten sessions with a win.