PetSmart (PETM: $70/share) has been in the news this week after activist hedge fund Jana Partners took a big stake in the company and advocated potential changes, including a possible private equity takeover or a return of capital to shareholders.

The average mid cap score is 53.83, below the four week moving average score of 57. The average mid cap is trading -14.64% below its 52 week high, 1.54% above its 200 dma, has 6.2 days to cover held short, and is expected to grow earnings by 19% next year.

For this report, utilities are the top scoring small cap sector and the best small cap industry is trucking.

Welcome to edition 195 of Insider Weekends. Insider buying declined sharply last week with insiders purchasing $37.85 million of their stock compared to $81.57 million in the week prior. Selling increased with insiders selling $2.62 billion of stock last week compared to $2.6 billion in the week prior.