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Micromet Inc. (Nasdaq:MITI), Industrial Services of America Inc. (Nasdaq:IDSA) and Protherics (Nasdaq:PTIL) are among the new 52-week highs in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.     

Also included among the results: Donegal Group (Nasdaq:DGICA), USA Truck Inc. (Nasdaq:USAK), Hawk Corp. (Nasdaq:HWK), CryoLife Inc (Nasdaq:CRY), Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. (Nasdaq:HGR) and China Holdings Acquisition (Nasdaq:HOL).        

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Staar Surgical Co. (Nasdaq:STAA), Micromet Inc. (Nasdaq:MITI) and NCI Inc. (Nasdaq:NCIT) are among the new 52-week highs in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.       

Also included among the results: Wilshire Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:WIBC), Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. (Nasdaq:HGR), Industrial Services of America Inc. (Nasdaq:IDSA), Hawk Corp. (Nasdaq:HWK), North American Galvanizing & Coatings Inc. (Nasdaq:NGA) and Parlux Fragrances Inc. (Nasdaq:PARL).  

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Hawk Corp. (AMEX:HWK) hit a 52-week-high this morning after reporting that its second-quarter earnings rose to $5 million, or $0.53 per share, soaring above analysts’ estimates of $0.25 per share. The results compared with $2.1 million, or $0.22 per share, in the same period last year.

The Cleveland-based supplier of brakes, clutches and transmissions cited favorable foreign exchange currency rates as a factor that contributed to the improved performance. Hawk also raised its 2008 net sales guidance to between $255 million and $260 million from its previous guidance range of between $245 million and $250 million.

At 1:19 p.m., Hawk had gained 11%, or $2.06, to $20.81, after reaching a new 52-week-high of $22.50 earlier in the day. Previously, the stock had traded between $10.75 and $21.00 during the past year.
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