Ebay, UnitedHealth Group Among Stocks Setting 52-Week Highs Tuesday

These nine stocks set 52-week highs:

  • The share price of Ebay (NASDAQ:EBAY) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $42.69. In spite of its performance and peak price of $43.08, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has gained 1.2% with 7.3 million shares moving. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $5.39 (14.3%) from a price of $37.62 on March 22, 2012. The stock is trading 7.2% above its 50-day moving average and 15.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $59.85. It peaked at $60.75. Shares are up 1.4%, trading at a volume of 4.7 million. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $6.25 (11.6%) from a price of $53.99 on May 18, 2012. The stock is trading 6.3% above its 50-day moving average and 9.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $52.88. In spite of its performance and peak price of $53.17, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have risen 1.3%, trading at a volume of 4.4 million shares. Shares have been on on the rise over the past month, climbing $5.95 (12.6%) from a price of $47.05 on May 18, 2012. The stock is trading 5.2% above its 50-day moving average and 11.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $47.45. It peaked at $47.87. On volume of 3.4 million shares, the stock has risen 1.5%. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $5.48 (12.9%) from a price of $42.35 on April 20, 2012. The stock is trading 6.4% above its 50-day moving average and 13% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALXN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $95.01. In spite of its performance and peak price of $99.17, the stock was trading on below-average volume. While trading at a volume of 1.5 million, the stock price has risen 4.9%. Share price is up $14.39 (17.1%) from $84.26 on May 18, 2012. The stock is trading 9.5% above its 50-day moving average and 15.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, TJX Cos (NYSE:TJX) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $43.13. It peaked at $43.75. Shares have gained 1.5% on volume of 3.4 million shares. Share price is up $3.61 (9%) from $40.06 on May 18, 2012. The stock has moved down across its 50-day moving average of $41.46 today.
  • The share price of Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $74.67. In spite of its performance and peak price of $75.84, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are trading at a volume of 1.8 million at a price bump of 1.8%. Share price is up, having risen $6.73 (9.8%) from $68.84 on May 18, 2012. The stock is trading 6.5% above its 50-day moving average and 13.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $72.14. It peaked at $73.28. The stock is up 1.4% with 1.8 million shares changing hands. Share price rose over the last three months, now up $6.39 (9.6%) from $66.62 on March 22, 2012. The stock is trading 5% above its 50-day moving average and 8.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Cerner (NASDAQ:CERN) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $86.75. In spite of its performance and peak price of $88.32, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has gained 1.4% with one million shares moving. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, increasing $12.67 (17%) from a price of $74.50 on April 20, 2012. The stock is trading 10.2% above its 50-day moving average and 16.9% above its 200-day moving average.