Skechers USA, Eagle Materials Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Wednesday

These are the nine most popular stocks that rose to 52-week highs:

  • While trading on above-average volume, Skechers USA (NYSE:SKX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $21.70. With a volume of 1.5 million, the stock price increased 1.9%. The stock has risen $4.34 (24.9%) over the last three months from a price of $17.45 on May 25, 2012. The stock is trading 10.2% above its 50-day moving average and 21.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Eagle Materials (NYSE:EXP) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $41.05. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares rose 4.4%, trading at a volume of 706,886 shares. Share price improved over the last three months, now up $9.20 (28.6%) from $32.14 on May 25, 2012. The stock is trading 9.2% above its 50-day moving average and 17.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE:CVA) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $17.77. The stock price went up 1.4% with a volume of 891,254. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $1.59 (9.8%) from a price of $16.28 on July 24, 2012. The stock is trading 4% above its 50-day moving average and 8.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of CGI Group (NYSE:GIB) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $25.53. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares saw a 2.8% price bump and traded at a volume of 254,639. Share price is up $2.69 (11.5%) from $23.36 on July 24, 2012. The stock is trading 9.6% above its 50-day moving average and 15.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Cynosure (NASDAQ:CYNO) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $27.01. After trading at a volume of 204,604, the stock price climbed 1.5%. The stock is trading 15.5% above its 50-day moving average and 27% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Capital Senior Living Corporation (NYSE:CSU) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $12. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 359,828 shares, shares went up 6.5%. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $2.63 (27.2%) from a price of $9.67 on May 25, 2012. The stock is trading 9.3% above its 50-day moving average and 19% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Nam Tai Electronics (NYSE:NTE) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $7.36. With a volume of 567,871, the stock price climbed 4.2%. The stock is trading 19.4% above its 50-day moving average and 24% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Alon USA Energy (NYSE:ALJ) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.01. It peaked at $13.27. The stock price improved 2.7% with a volume of 309,234. The stock is trading 21.4% above its 50-day moving average and 28.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $11.36. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares increased 5.4% on volume of 330,077. Share price is up, having risen $2.93 (32.5%) from $9.02 on July 24, 2012. The stock is trading 21.2% above its 50-day moving average and 26.6% above its 200-day moving average.