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Align Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:ALGN), SonicWALL Inc. (Nasdaq:SNWL) and Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: China Sunergy Co Ltd. (Nasdaq:CSUN), CNinsure Inc. (Nasdaq:CISG), Exelixis Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL), Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER), optionsXpress Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:OXPS) and Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (Nasdaq:IBKR).

Dress Barn Inc. (Nasdaq:DBRN), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SPPI) and A Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq:APWR) are among the most actively traded companies in Thursday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Century Aluminum Co. (Nasdaq:CENX), IMAX Corp. (Nasdaq:IMAX), Celldex Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:CLDX), AgFeed Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:FEED), Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSIQ) and Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY).

Emulex Corp. (Nasdaq:ELX), A Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq:APWR) and Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Temple-Inland Inc. (Nasdaq:TIN), Oriental Financial Group Inc. (Nasdaq:OFG), Columbus McKinnon Corp. (Nasdaq:CMCO), Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:AAWW), American Software Inc. (Nasdaq:AMSWA) and CPI Corp. (Nasdaq:CPY).

Synutra International Inc (Nasdaq:SYUT), STEC Inc (Nasdaq:STEC) and Sun Communities Inc (Nasdaq:SUI) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Eagle Bancorp Inc (Nasdaq:EGBN), Hibbett Sports Inc (Nasdaq:HIBB), eHealth Inc (Nasdaq:EHTH), FEI Co (Nasdaq:FEIC), Healthways Inc (Nasdaq:HWAY) and Green Bankshares Inc (Nasdaq:GRNB).

Skechers USA Inc. (Nasdaq:SKX), SRA International Inc. (Nasdaq:SRX) and Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY) are among the biggest percentage losers in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Liquidity Services Inc. (Nasdaq:LQDT), Apartment Investment and Management Co. (Nasdaq:AIV), American Pacific Corp. (Nasdaq:APFC), Viad Corp. (Nasdaq:VVI), Intermec Inc. (Nasdaq:IN) and Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd. (Nasdaq:VLCCF).

Small-cap stocks pushed higher early Friday as investors chose a “glass half full” approach to this morning’s dreary employment data, hoping that the bad news will push lawmakers to move quickly next week to bolster the economy. Some of today’s small-cap gainers were Omniture, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMTR), Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq:SWKS) and TeleCommunication Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:TSYS).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• However, there were some thoughts that the dismal reading will simply prod lawmakers to be more aggressive in agreeing to a big stimulus package.  
• By any measure, the jobs report presented a bleak picture of the U.S. economy.  
• Small-cap stocks pushed higher early Friday as investors chose a “glass half full” approach to this morning’s dreary employment.  
• The chart structure for the Russell 2000 has eased into a mini-trading range within the elongated extended trading range.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Business optimization software provider Omniture, Inc. is up 17% after reporting big revenue jumps in Q4 earnings Thursday. (See Nasdaq:OMTR)  
• Chip maker Skyworks Solutions is up 17% to $5.88 on stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings released after Thursday's close. (See Nasdaq:SWKS)  
• Wireless communications technology company TeleCommunication Systems Inc. is up 17.2% to $8.50 after reporting positive Q4 earnings late Thursday.(See Nasdaq:TSYS)
• Air freight company Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. is up nearly 13% to $15.04 after this morning announcing it will trim freighter fleet and cut staff. (See Nasdaq:AAWW)  

Small Cap Losers:

• Consumer finance website operator Bankrate was down 13% in premarket after reporting weaker-than-expected Q4 profits late Thursday. (See Nasdaq:RATE)  
• Disease-management program administrator Healthways Inc. is down 23% in pre-market after announcing late Thursday that a loss of contracts and the overall weak economy will hurt revenue in 2009. (See Nasdaq:HWAY)

Small-cap stocks pushed higher early Friday as investors chose a “glass half full” approach to this morning’s dreary employment data, hoping that the bad news will push lawmakers to move quickly next week to bolster the economy. At 9:54 a.m. ET, the Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was up 6.44, or 1.41% at 461.52.

The employment report showed a decline in non-farm payrolls of 598,000 jobs, which was above the consensus projection for a decline of 525,000, but in line with some of the high “whisper” numbers making the rounds in recent days. The 598,000 figure marks the largest monthly decline in payrolls in 34 years, and the unemployment rate climbed to 7.6%, the highest level in 16 years.

By any measure, the jobs report presented a bleak picture of the U.S. economy, but there were some thoughts that the dismal reading will simply prod lawmakers to be more aggressive in agreeing to a big stimulus package. Our neighbors north of the border are sharing in the pain as well – Canadian job losses for January were the worst since their data history began back in 1976...

Small-cap stocks remained lower into mid-session, pressured by worries over the economy following a dour report on the nation’s employment status. Energy shares and homebuilders were taking a hit today, which added to the bearish tilt. Still, the market bounced off the early lows as investors continue to bet that the worst of the recession news is already priced into the market. Some of today’s small-cap gainers are Repros Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RPRX), VSE Corporation (Nasdaq:VSEC) and AZZ Incorporated (NYSE:AZZ).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

•    The Russell 2000 has been hovering around the key 491 support line so far today; a decisive daily close either above or below that point would serve up some clues about near-term price direction.  
•    Losers were swamping winning themes, although gold and tobacco stocks were in positive territory.  
•    Retailers were also taking a hit, with apparel and accessory companies down hard again today.   Jan 09, 2009 12:40pm
•    Looking at sector activity so far today, technology stocks, energy firms, banking shares and homebuilders were pacing the declines.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Repros Therapeutics, Inc. and VSE Corporation established new 52-week highs in early trading. (See Nasdaq:RPRX, Nasdaq:VSEC)  
• JAZZ Incorporated is up 14.4% to $28.31 after a mostly upbeat Q3 earnings report. AZZ makes electrical equipment and components for power generation, transmission, and distribution. (See NYSE:AZZ)  
• Disease-management program administrator Healthways Inc. is up 11% to $11.48 after reporting late Thursday a 13% Q1 profit gain. (See Nasdaq:HWAY)  
• American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. is up 10.7% in pre-market trading, to $9.85, after reporting better-than-expected preliminary Q4 sales after the close Thursday. (See Nasdaq:AMMD)

Small Cap Losers:

• Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. is down 31.4% to $4.15 in pre-market trading, after a report last night that the results of a weight-loss drug fell short of fed requirements. (See Nasdaq:OREX)
• Railway-equipment maker Greenbrier Cos Inc. is down 15.5% to $6.70 after reporting this morning that it swung to a first-quarter loss. (See NYSE:GBX)
• Telecommunications network equipment maker Ciena Corp. is down 5% in pre-market to $8.31. CNBC's Jim Cramer last night put the firm in his "sell block" after a recent run-up in the stock. (See Nasdaq:CIEN)

Palm Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM), Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY) and SYNNEX Corp. (Nasdaq:SNX) are among the biggest percentage gainers in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Friedman Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:FRD), AZZ Inc. (Nasdaq:AZZ), MAG Silver Corp. (Nasdaq:MVG), CompuCredit Corp. (Nasdaq:CCRT), Allscripts Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:MDRX) and Lawson Software Inc. (Nasdaq:LWSN).

Small-cap stocks drifted lower, pulled down by concerns over sizable upward revisions in recent employment reports, which countered any upside glee when the headline non-farm figure was below “worst-case” scenarios. The market is now in a position today of working out whether this jobs report is already priced into the market, or reflects a little darker picture than current stock market valuations. Some of today’s small-cap gainers are Repros Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RPRX), VSE Corporation (Nasdaq:VSEC) and AZZ Incorporated (NYSE:AZZ).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• The Russell 2000 chart picture continues in a sideway consolidation pattern. The market needs a decisive push above 514.50 or below 491 to suggest a breakout move is at hand.  
• Stock index futures saw a modest bounce as non-farm payroll declines were not as bad as the “whisper” numbers.  
• The employment report wasn’t as bad as feared, but it still generated a pullback in the U.S. dollar and a rise in gold.  
• U.S. stocks are expected to open near steady levels after this morning's jobs report.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Repros Therapeutics, Inc. and VSE Corporation established new 52-week highs in early trading. (See Nasdaq:RPRX, Nasdaq:VSEC)  
• JAZZ Incorporated is up 14.4% to $28.31 after a mostly upbeat Q3 earnings report. AZZ makes electrical equipment and components for power generation, transmission, and distribution. (See NYSE:AZZ)  
• Disease-management program administrator Healthways Inc. is up 11% to $11.48 after reporting late Thursday a 13% Q1 profit gain. (See Nasdaq:HWAY)  
• American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. is up 10.7% in pre-market trading, to $9.85, after reporting better-than-expected preliminary Q4 sales after the close Thursday. (See Nasdaq:AMMD)

Small Cap Losers:

• Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. is down 31.4% to $4.15 in pre-market trading, after a report last night that the results of a weight-loss drug fell short of fed requirements. (See Nasdaq:OREX)
• Railway-equipment maker Greenbrier Cos Inc. is down 15.5% to $6.70 after reporting this morning that it swung to a first-quarter loss. (See NYSE:GBX)
• Telecommunications network equipment maker Ciena Corp. is down 5% in pre-market to $8.31. CNBC's Jim Cramer last night put the firm in his "sell block" after a recent run-up in the stock. (See Nasdaq:CIEN) 

Small-cap stocks drifted lower, pulled down by concerns over sizable upward revisions in recent employment reports, which countered any upside glee when the headline non-farm figure was below “worst-case” scenarios. The market is now in a position today of working out whether this jobs report is already priced into the market, or reflects a little darker picture than current stock market valuations. At 9:52 a.m. ET, the Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was down 12.03, or 2.46% at 489.68.

The Labor Department report showed that 524,000 non-farm payroll jobs were lost in December, which was in line with the average analyst forecast for a decline of 525,000 jobs. However, “whisper” numbers were upward of 650,000, so the key headline figure on the jobs release was basically better than feared. That said, some of the other details were not pretty. For instance, the unemployment rate climbed to 7.2%, which marked the highest level in 16 years, and which was above the 7.0% consensus projection. It was also the largest year-over-year increase in the unemployment rate since the 1982 recession. What’s more, the Labor Department dramatically revised job loss figures for October and November, adding another ...

Pozen Inc. (Nasdaq:POZN), Central Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:CEBK) and Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY) are among the biggest percentage losers in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: NewStar Financial Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS), Monroe Bancorp (Nasdaq:MROE), Dorman Products Inc. (Nasdaq:DORM), State Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:STBC), Greenbrier Companies Inc. (Nasdaq:GBX) and Financial Institutions Inc. (Nasdaq:FISI).

Here are the biggest percentage losers among small caps:

Small-cap stocks started out the week with a thud, sinking hard and fast amid concerns about the relentless credit crisis and a potential slowdown in global growth. The Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) tumbled 17.06, or 2.31%, to 720.54, generating the largest one-day decline in about four weeks. The Russell is now down 5.93% for the year, while the Dow is down 14.1% after slipping 2.08% Monday. The S&P 500 lost 1.96% today and is off 13.7% for the year.

Financial stocks were once again bloodied, as investors are not confident in bank, brokerage or insurance shares amid slumping economic conditions and uncertainty about the extent of debt write-downs emanating from the mortgage and housing swoon. American International Group (NYSE:AIG) tumbled to 13-year lows today, sinking 5.7% on analyst downgrades, and other financial stocks were also pummeled. The up-and-down (mostly down) world at Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LEH) took a turn for the worse today as concerns were voiced about the proposed Korean buyer that emerged late last week. LEH slumped 11.2% on the talk. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund shed 3.3% and the PHLX KBW Banking Index was off 3.2%. Nearly every large name bank was in the red today, and that selling momentum spread easily into small-cap financial stocks as well.

Fresh data on the housing arena failed to instill confidence in the bulls that things were ready to improve. Even though the headline figure on existing home sales came in above the forecast (plus 3.1% versus plus 0.9%), there were still troubling elements in the report, included a record high supply of homes on the market and steep price declines from last year. The market will get more data on the housing picture with Tuesday morning’s Case-Shiller Home Price Index, and then later in the morning from the New Home Sales report.

Financials and the never-ending credit crisis weren’t the only worries facing investors today. Talk that the International Monetary Fund was lowering global growth projections was troubling for technology, small-cap and industrial names, and today’s index losses were paced by the tech-laden Nasdaq 100 and the Russell 2000. Within the tech sector, big firms like Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL) and Research in Motion Ltd. (Nasdaq:RIMM) lost 2.3% and 3.1%, respectively. On the industrial front, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) were . . .

Healthways Inc. (Nasdaq:HWAY) saw its stock tumble more than 20% to a new 52-week low today after announcing guidance for its fiscal first quarter that fell well below analysts’ expectations.

The Nashville Tenn.-based disease management company said before the bell this morning that it expects to earn between $0.34 and $0.37 for the quarter ended Nov. 30.

Analysts polled by Thomson First Call were expecting earnings per share of $0.46.

The company said the guidance reflects a decline in revenue due to the impact of certain contract renegotiations, reduced revenues associated with the winding down of a previously discussed contract terminating at the end of calendar 2008 and the full-quarter effect of small contract losses due to health plan consolidation.

Jefferies & Co. downgraded the stock to “underperform” from “buy” on the news.

By mid-day, Healthways is at $20.03, down $5.24 from Friday’s close after having traded as low as $18.54 earlier in the day. Previously, the stock had traded as low as $23.25 and as high as $71.22 during the past 52 weeks.

For detailed price information and news stories on Healthways, click HWAY.

Small-cap stocks edged lower in morning trading, pulled down by a soft tone in the U.S. dollar and by renewed jitters in the financial arena following yet another bank failure over the weekend. At 10:03 a.m. ET, the Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) was down 8.03, or 1.09%, at 729.58.

The existing home sales report came in with mixed signals; the headline figure was plus 3.1%, which beat the forecast for a more tame rise of 0.9%. However, the inventory of homes was at a record high and prices are still down steeply from last year.

Regulators closed Columbian Bank and Trust Company, which marked the ninth bank failure this year as financial institutions struggle with debt write-downs and bad loans emanating from the housing meltdown.

Also on the financial front, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LEH) was down 8.6% shortly after the opening as questions surrounding a potential purchase of the firm by the state-run Korea Development Bank have emerged. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund was off almost 2% in early trading.

Crude oil prices climbed back above $115 dollars a barrel overnight, but sliced away much of the overnight rise ahead of the U.S. stock market opening. After the largest one-day decline Friday in nearly four years, traders will keep a close eye on crude prices to see if they experience a snap back move higher this week. The dollar was down against the yen, but basically flat versus the euro; a stronger tone in the greenback has been an important ingredient in the recent pullback in energy and other commodity markets, allowing investors to shrug off recent awful inflation data as out of touch with the sudden summer swoon in energy markets. However, if crude starts to recover back above $120 to $125 a barrel, then it could usher in a dark cloud on the price pressure issue.

Even though crude oil prices pulled back from the overnight highs, consumer and airline stocks were still on the defensive this morning, perhaps leery that energy . . .

Silicon Motion Technology Corp (Nasdaq:SIMO), LandAmerica Financial Group Inc (Nasdaq:LFG) and Zones Inc (Nasdaq:ZONS) are among the new 52-week lows in Wednesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Capital Trust Inc (Nasdaq:CT), Healthways Inc (Nasdaq:HWAY), Stewart Information Services Corp (Nasdaq:STC), Hickory Tech Corp (Nasdaq:HTCO), American National Bankshares Inc (Nasdaq:AMNB) and SonicWALL Inc (Nasdaq:SNWL).

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