Seagate Technology, Directv, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Friday

These nine stocks hit 52-week highs:

  • While trading on below-average volume, Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $33.42. It peaked at $34.24. While trading at a volume of 8.8 million, the stock price has risen 2.7%. The stock is trading 23.3% above its 50-day moving average and 23.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Directv (NASDAQ:DTV) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $50.68. In spite of its performance and peak price of $51.70, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have climbed 2% with volume of 2.3 million shares. Shares are up over the last two months, having risen $8.54 (19.9%) from a price of $42.99 on June 13, 2012. The stock is trading 6.4% above its 50-day moving average and 8.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) struck a new 52-week high of $12.62, but the price has dropped off since. The stock traded on below-average volume today. The stock price is down 1.7% with a volume of 4.3 million. The stock is trading 14.6% above its 50-day moving average and 25.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Scripps Networks (NYSE:SNI) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $58.90. It peaked at $60.09. Shares are up 1%, trading at a volume of 485,076. Share price is up $7.15 (13.5%) from $52.88 on July 12, 2012. The stock is trading 8.1% above its 50-day moving average and 14.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) reached a new annual high of $74.77, but the price has declined since. The stock traded on below-average volume today. On volume of 330,746, shares are down 1.1%. Share price is up, having risen $11.38 (18.3%) from $62.03 on July 12, 2012. The stock is trading 12.1% above its 50-day moving average and 15.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ:CSOD) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $26.50. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price has risen 10.2% on a volume of 683,196 shares. The stock is trading 18.7% above its 50-day moving average and 24.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Rentech Nitrogen Partners (NYSE:RNF) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $33.35. In spite of its performance and peak price of $33.75, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock is up 2.9% with 466,944 shares changing hands.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Companhia de Saneamento Basico (NYSE:SBS) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $88.06. It peaked at $88.48. The stock price has gained 1.4% with 121,070 shares moving. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $13.99 (18.8%) from a price of $74.49 on July 12, 2012. The stock is trading 11.3% above its 50-day moving average and 16.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $8.86. In spite of its performance and peak price of $9.11, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have risen 2.9%, trading at a volume of 806,511 shares. The stock is trading 20.1% above its 50-day moving average and 22.6% above its 200-day moving average.