Mead Johnson Nutrition, DaVita Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Friday

These nine stocks hit 52-week highs:

  • While trading on above-average volume, Mead Johnson Nutrition (NYSE:MJN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $87.82. Shares improved 3.2%, trading at a volume of 2.4 million shares. Shares have been on on the rise over the past month, climbing $7.35 (9%) from a price of $81.29 on May 23, 2012. The stock is trading 6.8% above its 50-day moving average and 10.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of DaVita (NYSE:DVA) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $94.48. The stock was trading on above-average volume. With a volume of 1.4 million, the stock price rose 3%. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $14.21 (17.7%) from a price of $80.39 on May 23, 2012. The stock is trading 10.7% above its 50-day moving average and 12.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Questcor Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:QCOR) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $52.10. In spite of its performance and peak price of $52.83, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price went up 3.9% with a volume of 1.3 million. The stock is trading 19.8% above its 50-day moving average and 23.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:OMER) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.21. On volume of 1.7 million shares, the stock price increased 2%. The stock is trading 22.6% above its 50-day moving average and 38.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of InnerWorkings (NASDAQ:INWK) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.35. The stock was trading on above-average volume. After trading at a volume of 588,358, the stock price went up 2.7%. Shares are up over the last two months, having risen $2.01 (17.6%) from a price of $11.45 on April 25, 2012. The stock is trading 13.6% above its 50-day moving average and 18.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE:TCAP) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $21.75. On volume of 259,951 shares, shares increased 2.6%. Share price is up, having risen $1.85 (9.2%) from $20.02 on May 23, 2012. The stock is trading 6.7% above its 50-day moving average and 10.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Dynex Capital (NYSE:DX) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $9.98. It peaked at $10.05. Shares rose 1.2%, moving with volume of 455,784 shares. Share price is up 76 cents (8.2%) from $9.28 on May 23, 2012. The stock is trading 5.4% above its 50-day moving average and 7.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Core-Mark Holding Company (NASDAQ:CORE) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $44.39. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price improved 2.8% with a volume of 97,688. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $7.16 (18.8%) from a price of $38.10 on April 25, 2012. The stock is trading 6.7% above its 50-day moving average and 11.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Monmouth R.E. Inv. (NYSE:MNR) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $10.79. On volume of 344,112 shares, the stock price went up 3%. Share price increased over the last three months, now up $1.10 (11.3%) from $9.73 on March 27, 2012. The stock is trading 4.7% above its 50-day moving average and 10.7% above its 200-day moving average.