Corrections Corp Of America, Mellanox Technologies Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Thursday

Here are eight stocks that reached 52-week highs:

  • While trading on above-average volume, Corrections Corp Of America (NYSE:CXW) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $31.87. Shares improved 4.6% on volume of 3.6 million. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $5.98 (22.7%) from a price of $26.40 on June 12, 2012. The stock is trading 9.4% above its 50-day moving average and 16.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $111.18. In spite of its performance and peak price of $113.13, the stock was trading on below-average volume. On volume of 642,291 shares, the stock price went up 2.8%. The stock is trading 32.7% above its 50-day moving average and 47.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Scripps Networks (NYSE:SNI) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $58.90. It peaked at $59.43. On volume of 781,501 shares, shares climbed 1.1%. Shares have been on on the rise over the past month, climbing $6.08 (11.4%) from a price of $53.35 on July 11, 2012. The stock is trading 7.3% above its 50-day moving average and 14.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $68. The stock was trading on above-average volume. With a volume of 585,363, the stock price improved 10.6%. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $9.66 (15.7%) from a price of $61.60 on July 11, 2012. The stock is trading 11.9% above its 50-day moving average and 14.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $24.10. After trading at a volume of 1.5 million, the stock price climbed 8.8%. The stock is trading 35.6% above its 50-day moving average and 38% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of EnerSys (NYSE:ENS) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $36.58. The stock was trading on above-average volume. After trading at a volume of 879,960, the stock price increased 7%. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $6.44 (20.3%) from a price of $31.76 on May 14, 2012. The stock is trading 12.3% above its 50-day moving average and 14.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $30.57. In spite of its performance and peak price of $31.03, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares climbed 1.5%, moving with volume of 483,638 shares. Share price is up, having risen $2.08 (7.2%) from $28.78 on July 11, 2012. The stock is trading 10.3% above its 50-day moving average and 15.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $18.57. The stock price improved 3% with a volume of 692,415. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $3.55 (23.6%) from a price of $15.05 on May 14, 2012. The stock is trading 13.1% above its 50-day moving average and 11.2% above its 200-day moving average.