Gap, Costco Wholesale Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Thursday

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

  • While trading on below-average volume, Gap (NYSE:GPS) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $36.23. It peaked at $36.60. Shares are up 4%, trading at a volume of 5.5 million. The stock is trading 12.4% above its 50-day moving average and 24.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $97.76. In spite of its performance and peak price of $98.61, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have climbed 1.2% with volume of 997,530 shares. Share price is up $2.29 (2.4%) from $95.94 on August 1, 2012. The stock is trading 2.7% above its 50-day moving average and 8.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $12.96. The stock was trading on above-average volume. While trading at a volume of 3.3 million, the stock price has risen 13.9%.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Repros Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RPRX) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $11.54. It peaked at $12.20. Shares have gained 6.6% on volume of 209,625 shares. The stock is trading 26.7% above its 50-day moving average and 40.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Western Asset Mortgage Capital (NYSE:WMC) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $21.37. In spite of its performance and peak price of $21.73, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price is up 1.3% with a volume of 98,561 shares.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Chuy s Holdings (NASDAQ:CHUY) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $19.70. Shares are trading at a volume of 92,702 at a price spike of 7.1%.
  • While trading on below-average volume, The Bon-Ton Stores (NASDAQ:BONT) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $9.88. It peaked at $10.19. The stock price has gained 1.7% with 123,334 shares moving. The stock is trading 30.8% above its 50-day moving average and 35.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:SPSC) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $34.17. In spite of its performance and peak price of $34.85, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price is up 1.8% with a volume of 24,404 shares. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $2.11 (6.5%) from a price of $32.40 on August 1, 2012. The stock is trading 8% above its 50-day moving average and 17.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $3.25. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares are up 3.5%, trading at a volume of 72,929. The stock is trading 13.3% above its 50-day moving average and 22.1% above its 200-day moving average.