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DryShips Inc. (Nasdaq:DRYS), Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII) and DrdGold ADR (Nasdaq:DROOY) are among the most actively traded companies in Friday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Computer Programs And Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CPSI), OmniVision Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:OVTI), Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSIQ), Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN), Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER) and Natus Medical Inc. (Nasdaq:BABY).

Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER), Green Bankshares Inc. (Nasdaq:GRNB) and SunPower Ord Shs Class A (Nasdaq:SPWRA) are among the biggest percentage losers in Tuesday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Isramco Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRL), SureWest Communications (Nasdaq:SURW), Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq:ZEUS), Encore Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq:EBTX), IntegraMed America Inc. (Nasdaq:INMD) and Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN).

GMX Resources Inc. (Nasdaq:GMXR), Griffin Land & Nurseries Inc. (Nasdaq:GRIF) and Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN) are among the biggest percentage losers in Thursday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Value Line Inc. (Nasdaq:VALU), GMX Resources (Nasdaq:GMXRP), Nash-Finch Co. (Nasdaq:NAFC), AK Steel Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AKS), Catapult Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:CATT) and Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:FSYS).

Small-cap stocks were in rally mode Tuesday morning, taking flight in response to signs of a thaw in the credit market freeze, oversold conditions that brought out bargain hunters and a sizable jump in overseas equities markets. From an economic data perspective, today’s consumer confidence report and Case-Shiller Home Price Index releases were somber at best.  Today’s small-cap gainers are Apria Healthcare Group Inc. (NYSE:AHG), Syms Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMS) and Smith Micro Software (Nasdaq:SMSI).

Other Market Watch highlights today included:

• Crude oil prices were up about $1 a barrel this morning, helped along by a mild dip in the U.S. dollar against the euro.  
• European energy stocks also were in rally mode today, which should provide a lift to U.S. energy stocks as well.  
• After a global rout in equities Monday, investors came in today with relief that stocks in Asia and Europe were in rally mode instead of deepening the slide. 
• The dip in Libor rates also corresponds with the FOMC meeting, which began today and which should result in a rate cut Wednesday afternoon. 
• Small-cap stocks were in rally mode Tuesday morning, currently up 2% and taking flight in response to signs of a thaw in the credit market freeze.

Small Cap Gainers:

• Apria Healthcare Group Inc. is rallying 45%. Its stock will cease to trade publicly when a merger with The Blackstone Group is completed; shares will be converted into $21 cash. See (NYSE:AHG).  
• Syms Corp. is up 18%, trying to reverse Monday’s decline to fresh closing lows. See (Nasdaq:SYMS).
• Dell Selects Smith Micro Software to Deliver Universal Connection Management Software, up 5%. See (Nasdaq:SMSI).  
• Schnitzer Steel cautioned markets in early F09 have significantly weakened and it is uncertain when improvements may be seen. (Nasdaq:SCHN).  

Small Cap Losers:

• Ceradyne reports Q3 net income tumbles 40%, guides 2008 below the Street. See (Nasdaq:CRDN).  
• The nation’s largest rent-to-own operator Rent-A-Center reduces Q4 outlook on severity of financial crisis, down 33%. See (Nasdaq:RCII).  
• Martha Stewart misses analysts estimate by penny, issues Q4 and 08 revenue below Street. See (NYSE:MSO).
• Buffalo Wild Wings’ EPS fall short of Street view, expects sales and EPS growth in 25% range for full year, just shy of the Street.  (Nasdaq:BWLD).  

First Defiance Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:FDEF), TBS International Ltd. (Nasdaq:TBSI) and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLE) are among the new 52-week lows in Monday's trading among companies with market capitalizations under $1 billion.

Also included among the results: Sunrise Senior Living Inc. (Nasdaq:SRZ), Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN), Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. (Nasdaq:EXM), Omega Navigation Enterprises Inc. (Nasdaq:ONAV), Compton Petroleum Corp. (Nasdaq:CMZ) and Paragon Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGN).

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