American Capital Agency, PetSmart Among Stocks Setting 52-Week Highs Wednesday

Here are nine stocks that reached 52-week highs:

  • While trading on below-average volume, American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $32.74. It peaked at $32.92. The stock is up 1.1% with 2.6 million shares changing hands. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $1.31 (4.1%) from a price of $31.61 on May 7, 2012. The stock is trading 4.2% above its 50-day moving average and 9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of PetSmart (NASDAQ:PETM) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $64.82. In spite of its performance and peak price of $65.62, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are up 2.7%, trading at a volume of 572,227. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, climbing $9.32 (16.6%) from a price of $56.30 on April 9, 2012. The stock is trading 10.8% above its 50-day moving average and 16.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE:GET) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $39. It peaked at $39.61. Shares have climbed 2.1% with volume of 487,505 shares. Share price is up, having risen $4.60 (13.2%) from $34.92 on May 7, 2012. The stock is trading 16.2% above its 50-day moving average and 26% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of CYS Investments (NYSE:CYS) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.95. In spite of its performance and peak price of $14.15, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have gained 1.4% on volume of 867,438 shares. Over the last two months, shares have shown some positive movement as the price has climbed 93 cents (7.1%) from a price of $13.20 on April 9, 2012. The stock is trading 3.7% above its 50-day moving average and 5.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Web.com Group (NASDAQ:WWWW) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $16.43. It peaked at $16.90. The stock price has risen 6.9% on a volume of 551,408 shares. Share price is up 86 cents (5.4%) from $15.90 on May 7, 2012. The stock is trading 12% above its 50-day moving average and 21.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $24.64. In spite of its performance and peak price of $24.89, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are trading at a volume of 367,961 at a price spike of 2.6%. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $3.21 (14.9%) from a price of $21.51 on May 7, 2012. The stock is trading 9.6% above its 50-day moving average and 9.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Questar Corporation (NYSE:STR) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $20.18. It peaked at $20.29. While trading at a volume of 425,375, the stock price has risen 1%. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $1.02 (5.3%) from a price of $19.22 on April 9, 2012. The stock is trading 2.9% above its 50-day moving average and 3.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $14.23. In spite of its performance and peak price of $14.46, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has risen 3.2% on a volume of 441,898 shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $1.89 (15.1%) from a price of $12.52 on March 9, 2012. The stock is trading 7.5% above its 50-day moving average and 11% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $74.24. It peaked at $75.70. The stock is up 2.8% with 61,985 shares changing hands. The stock has risen $12.98 (20.8%) over the last three months from a price of $62.52 on March 9, 2012. The stock is trading 6% above its 50-day moving average and 13.3% above its 200-day moving average.