Top Small-Cap Stocks Trounce S&P 500

BOSTON (TheStreet) -- The Russell 2000 Index, a small-cap barometer, gained 2% this week, four times as much as the S&P 500 Index of the largest companies. Here's a look at top small-company shares to consider buying.

Top Retail Industry Bet: Denim Stocks

Same-store sales reports show that there's a shopping rebound. Denim is a niche that has outperformed. Here are three stocks to play this trend.

3. Joe's Jeans(JOEZ)

2. True Religion Apparel(TRLG)

1. The Buckle(BKE)

Three Best Energy Equipment, Services Stocks

A commodities boom is likely to keep energy-services stocks rising. These three receive top scores from TheStreet's model.

3. Atwood Oceanics(ATW)

2. FMC Technologies(FTI)

1. Dril-Quip(DRQ)

Six Retail Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs

Retail stocks are soaring in 2010 as consumers start to spend again. The following small-caps receive little attention from the press, but they're outpacing peers and benchmarks.

6. Dick's Sporting Goods(DKS)

5. Jo-Ann Stores(JAS)

4. Shoe Carnival(SCVL)

3. Gymboree(GYMB)

2. Big Lots(BIG)

1. Syms Corp.(SYMS)