Comcast, British American Tobacco, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Thursday

These stocks set one-year highs:

  • While trading on above-average volume, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $34. With a volume of 23.7 million, the stock price improved 1.7%. Over the last two months, shares have shown some positive movement as the price has climbed $5.09 (17.5%) from a price of $29.03 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 8.3% above its 50-day moving average and 14% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of British American Tobacco (AMEX:BTI) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $107.87. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares climbed 1.1%, trading at a volume of 980,285 shares. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $13.69 (14.5%) from a price of $94.45 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 5.1% above its 50-day moving average and 7.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $238.64. Shares improved 2.6% on volume of 292,686. Shares are up over the last two months, having risen $35.56 (17.4%) from a price of $204.79 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 8.2% above its 50-day moving average and 14.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of American Capital (NASDAQ:ACAS) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $10.35. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 4.9 million shares, the stock price increased 1.8%. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, rising $1.54 (17.4%) from a price of $8.86 on June 5, 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 above-average volume, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE:SKT) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $32.91. The stock price improved 1.3% with a volume of one million. Over the last two months, shares have shown some positive movement as the price has climbed $2.20 (7.1%) from a price of $30.86 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 3.5% above its 50-day moving average and 7.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Macquarie Infrastructure Company (NYSE:MIC) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $35.86. The stock was trading on above-average volume. With a volume of 662,212, the stock price increased 10.1%. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $5.82 (17.8%) from a price of $32.76 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 14.2% above its 50-day moving average and 16.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Genpact (NYSE:G) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $17.80. Shares climbed 8%, trading at a volume of 1.3 million shares. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $3.51 (23.4%) from a price of $15.01 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 11.4% above its 50-day moving average and 11.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of PennyMac Mortgage Investment (NYSE:PMT) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $21.35. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 784,250 shares, shares increased 3.6%. Shares are up over the last two months, having risen $3.48 (18.9%) from a price of $18.45 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 8.6% above its 50-day moving average and 13.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Smith & Nephew plc (NYSE:SNN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $52.18. Shares rose 1.9% on volume of 140,064. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, climbing $6.94 (15.3%) from a price of $45.48 on June 5, 2012. The stock is trading 5.1% above its 50-day moving average and 7% above its 200-day moving average.