American Eagle Outfitters, Lennar Corporation Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Wednesday

Here are nine stocks that set 52-week highs:

  • The share price of American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $18.61. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares have climbed 12.8% with volume of 13.6 million shares. The stock is trading 17.7% above its 50-day moving average and 26.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $28.75. The stock is up 5.8% with seven million shares changing hands. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, rising $7.05 (30.8%) from a price of $22.86 on March 5, 2012. The stock is trading 14.3% above its 50-day moving average and 26.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $16.78. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price has risen 6.6% on a volume of 11.8 million shares. Over the last two months, shares have shown some positive movement as the price has climbed $3.79 (27.1%) from a price of $13.96 on March 5, 2012. The stock is trading 16.2% above its 50-day moving average and 24% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Lululemon Athletica inc (NASDAQ:LULU) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $77.13. Shares have risen 4%, trading at a volume of 2.1 million shares. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $4.33 (5.8%) from a price of $74.74 on April 2, 2012. The stock is trading 7.5% above its 50-day moving average and 20.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $26.22. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price is up 3.7% with a volume of six million shares. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $4.20 (18.5%) from a price of $22.70 on March 5, 2012. The stock is trading 12.7% above its 50-day moving average and 19.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Macy's (NYSE:M) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $41.74. It peaked at $42.17. Shares are up 1.1%, trading at a volume of 3.7 million. Share price is up $1.65 (4.1%) from $40.24 on April 2, 2012. The stock is trading 4.9% above its 50-day moving average and 16% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of NIKE (NYSE:NKE) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $112.97. In spite of its performance and peak price of $114, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has gained 2.4% with 1.3 million shares moving. Share price climbed over the last three months, now up $10.45 (10.1%) from $103.50 on February 3, 2012. The stock is trading 4.1% above its 50-day moving average and 10.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $10.19. Shares have climbed 5.8% with volume of 13.5 million shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $2.31 (27.8%) from a price of $8.30 on February 3, 2012. The stock is trading 19.8% above its 50-day moving average and 30% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $102.59. The stock was trading on above-average volume. While trading at a volume of 723,454, the stock price has risen 1.3%. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $4.27 (4.3%) from a price of $99.28 on April 2, 2012. The stock is trading 5.1% above its 50-day moving average and 12.5% above its 200-day moving average.