The services sector can be a volatile way to play macroeconomic trends, particularly when one is investing in small-cap companies that are particularly susceptible to market trends. However, equities.com's Small-Cap Stars, our proprietary list of small-cap companies we believe have the best potential for growth in the next year, can help investors identify the best companies to stay out ahead of macro trends and reap the benefits of being ahead of the curve.
Here are today's top-performing services Small-Cap Stars as of noon on the east coast:
Aeropostale Inc. (ARO)
Aeropostale Inc. gained 9.69% to $4.19 in morning trading today. Volume reached 5,422,680 by noon. The stock's average daily volume is 4,207,614 shares. Aeropostale Inc. has a 52-week high of $10.68 and a 52-week low of $3.10, and its 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA are $3.38 and $5.78 respectively.
Aeropostale Inc operates as a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for young women and men in the United States.
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. (BAGR)
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. gained 6.71% to $4.61 in morning trading today. Volume reached 34,839 by noon. The stock's average daily volume is 15,206 shares. Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. has a 52-week high of $8.45 and a 52-week low of $3.92, and its 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA are $4.57 and $4.90 respectively.
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc owns, and operates, as well as render management and marketing services for Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants and its own restaurant concept, Bagger Dave's Legendary Burgers and Fries.
Voxx International Corporation (VOXX)
Voxx International Corporation gained 3.99% to $9.77 in morning trading today. Volume reached 61,206 by noon. The stock's average daily volume is 146,033 shares. Voxx International Corporation has a 52-week high of $18.00 and a 52-week low of $6.84, and its 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA are $9.35 and $12.35 respectively.
VOXX International Corp is a manufacturer and distributor in the Automotive, Premium Audio and Consumer Accessories industries. It manufactures, distributes and markets rear-seat entertainment devices, home theater systems, music systems, among others.
Valuevision Media Inc. (VVTV)
Valuevision Media Inc. gained 3.94% to $4.75 in morning trading today. Volume reached 158,959 by noon. The stock's average daily volume is 198,772 shares. Valuevision Media Inc. has a 52-week high of $7.06 and a 52-week low of $4.11, and its 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA are $4.77 and $5.32 respectively.
ValueVision Media Inc is a multichannel electronic retailer that markets, sells and distributes products to consumers through TV, telephone, online, mobile and social media. The Company is now using the brand name ShopHQ and ShopHQ.com.
Travelcenters Of America (TA)
Travelcenters Of America gained 3.59% to $11.53 in morning trading today. Volume reached 152,542 by noon. The stock's average daily volume is 315,215 shares. Travelcenters Of America has a 52-week high of $11.70 and a 52-week low of $7.01, its P/E ratio is 7.3, and its 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA are $9.07 and $8.82 respectively.
TravelCenters of America LLC operates and franchises travel center and convenience store locations. Its products and services, include diesel fuel and gasoline, truck repair and maintenance services, full service restaurants, among others.
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All data provided by QuoteMedia and was accurate as of 12:00 pm ET.