Lowe's, Lions Gate Entertainment Among Stocks Hitting 52-week Highs Wednesday

These stocks struck one-year highs:

  • The share price of Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $30.80. In spite of its performance and peak price of $30.98, the stock was trading on below-average volume. On volume of 4.9 million shares, the stock has risen 1.1%. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $4.96 (19.1%) from a price of $25.96 on December 21, 2011. The stock is trading 9% above its 50-day moving average and 19.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (LGF) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $15.30. While trading at a volume of 8.5 million, the stock price has risen 3.5%. The stock is trading 24.9% above its 50-day moving average and 39.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Macy's, Inc. (M) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $39.96. It peaked at $40.29. The stock price has risen 1.3% on a volume of 3.2 million shares. Share price is up $3.51 (9.6%) from $36.69 on February 21, 2012. The stock is trading 7.1% above its 50-day moving average and 18.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Equinix Inc (EQIX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $143.15. In spite of its performance and peak price of $146.79, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have risen 2.9%, trading at a volume of 552,523 shares. The stock is trading 7.9% above its 50-day moving average and 23.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Fastenal Company (FAST) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $53.60. It peaked at $54.01. Shares have climbed 1.7% with volume of 1.2 million shares. Share price rose over the last three months, now up $10.65 (24.7%) from $43.12 on December 21, 2011. The stock is trading 5.2% above its 50-day moving average and 19.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Limited Brands, Inc. (LTD) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $47.80. In spite of its performance and peak price of $48.26, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has gained 1.6% with 1.3 million shares moving. Share price is up $2.10 (4.6%) from $45.92 on February 21, 2012. The stock is trading 5.3% above its 50-day moving average and 12.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $90.53. It peaked at $92.40. On volume of 633,717 shares, the stock has risen 2.6%. The stock is trading 10.3% above its 50-day moving average and 22.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Elan Corporation, plc (ADR) (ELN) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $15.04. In spite of its performance and peak price of $15.16, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are up 3.8%, trading at a volume of 2.7 million. Shares have been on on the rise over the past month, climbing $3.06 (25.3%) from a price of $12.09 on February 21, 2012. The stock is trading 15.2% above its 50-day moving average and 20.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (RAX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $57.77. It peaked at $58.38. Shares are trading at a volume of 623,255 at a price bump of 2.1%. The stock is trading 11.3% above its 50-day moving average and 23.5% above its 200-day moving average.