Apple, American Express Among Stocks Setting 52-week Highs Wednesday

Here are four stocks that reached 52-week highs:

  • While trading on below-average volume, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $568.18. It peaked at $583.97. Shares have gained 2.5% on volume of 18.7 million shares. The stock is trading 15.7% above its 50-day moving average and 26.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $54.45. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares are up 3.1%, trading at a volume of 6.2 million. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $3.88 (7.5%) from a price of $52.07 on February 13, 2012. The stock is trading 7.3% above its 50-day moving average and 11.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $63.83. The stock price is up 3.4% with a volume of 2.9 million shares. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $5.64 (9.6%) from a price of $59.02 on January 13, 2012. The stock is trading 6.2% above its 50-day moving average and 7.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of BEAM Inc (NASDAQ:BEAM) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $57.63. In spite of its performance and peak price of $58.55, the stock was trading on below-average volume. On volume of 974,642 shares, the stock has risen 1.1%.