ChinaNet Online Holdings (NASDAQ: CNET) and Northstar Healthcare (TSX: NHC) Lead the Top Sector Gainers

ChinaNet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CNET) and Northstar Healthcare Inc (TSX: NHC), lead the top small cap stock gainers for various sectors on both sides of the border, including one that saw its share price surge 57%.

Top U.S. Gainer

ChinaNet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CNET), engaged in the business of full-service media development, advertising and communications for small and medium companies (SMEs) in China, was the top performer in the U.S. technology sector after skyrocketing 57.3% and closed at $2.14 Tuesday, while recording significant trading volumes of 8.0 million shares. CNET broke its key technical resistance levels of 30-Day and 50-Day DMAs at $1.92 and $1.52 respectively. Recently, the company announced the launch of zero down payment loans. The product integrates banks, P2P, and security companies with reputable enterprise franchising resources. This service will significantly lower the hurdles that many entrepreneurs face and help them to realize their business objectives. During the past 5-trading sessions, CNET fell by 10.5% with daily average trading volumes of 3.0 million shares, while the stock accumulated over 137.0% during the past one month with daily average trading volumes of 5.4 million shares. The stock is up 154.8% year-to-date.

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Top Canadian Gainer

Northstar Healthcare Inc (TSX: NHC), engaged in owning and operating ambulatory surgery centers, was the top sector gainer having gained 20.5% and closed at C$1.35 Tuesday, while recording significant trading volumes of 185,085 shares. NHC breached its key long term technical resistance level of 200-Day DMA at C$1.17. During the past 5-trading sessions, NHC gained 8.9% with daily average trading volumes of 95,366 shares, while the fell by 1.5% during the past one month with daily average trading volumes of 50,019 shares. The stock is up 22.7% year-to-date.

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