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Focus Media Holding (FMCN), meanwhile, soared 3.63 to 58.60 in heavy volume.

The China-based advertising firm has delivered huge earnings and sales increases in recent quarters.

Analysts see 2006 profit rising 95% to $1.17 a share.

Its Fundamental Rating of 90 from IBD Stock Checkup ranks it No.

3 out of 30 stocks in the Commercial Services-Advertising group.

Wesco International (WCC) jumped 1.22 to an all-time high of 68.01 as volume swelled.

Matrix Research upgraded the electronic parts distributor to buy from hold.

Earnings and sales growth has accelerated for two straight quarters.

Barnes Group (B) gapped up 1.57 to 40.50, an all time high.

The diversified manufacturer of precision metal components will report first-quarter results on April 20.

Analyst expect earnings to increase 15% to 62 cents a share with sales rising 9% to $299.6 million.

Williams Scotsman International (WLSC) gained 68 cents to 25.05, an all-time high.

The provider of mobile storage units is expected to grow earnings 219% this year.

Twenty-two mutual funds owned the stock in the most recent reported quarter, up from 8 funds in the prior quarter.

It came public in September at $16.

Basic Energy Services (BAS) jumped 82 cents to 29.80, an all-time high.

The provider of well-site services to oil and gas companies announced that it acquired the operating assets of Arkla Ce...

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