Apple, Visa, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Thursday

Here are nine stocks that set 52-week highs:

  • While trading on above-average volume, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $632.21. On volume of 22.8 million shares, shares went up 1.5%. The stock is trading 11.7% above its 50-day moving average and 27.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Visa (NYSE:V) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $120.70. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 3.3 million shares, the stock price climbed 1.7%. The stock has risen $21.11 (21.1%) over the last three months from a price of $99.90 on January 9, 2012. The stock is trading 3.6% above its 50-day moving average and 14.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Lululemon Athletica inc (NASDAQ:LULU) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $76.72. In spite of its performance and peak price of $77.13, the stock was trading on below-average volume. After trading at a volume of 1.7 million, the stock price improved 2.3%. The stock is trading 8.1% above its 50-day moving average and 22.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:CNK) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $22.85. With a volume of four million, the stock price rose 4.8%. Share price is up, having risen $1.68 (7.9%) from $21.37 on March 7, 2012. The stock is trading 6.9% above its 50-day moving average and 12.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais (NYSE:CIG) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $24.82. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares saw a 2.3% price rise and traded at a volume of 3.6 million. The stock is trading 7.7% above its 50-day moving average and 21.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCA) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $51.31. It peaked at $51.87. The stock price increased 1.6% with a volume of 1.4 million. Share price is up $5.19 (11.1%) from $46.55 on March 7, 2012. The stock is trading 8.6% above its 50-day moving average and 15.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $49.96. Shares rose 1.1%, trading at a volume of 1.5 million shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $9.99 (25%) from a price of $40.01 on January 9, 2012. The stock is trading 4.9% above its 50-day moving average and 19% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of WellCare Health Plans (NYSE:WCG) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $73.67. In spite of its performance and peak price of $74.41, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price went up 2.6% with a volume of 658,029. The stock has risen $17.24 (30.2%) over the last three months from a price of $57 on January 9, 2012. The stock is trading 9.4% above its 50-day moving average and 22.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $48.34. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 773,912 shares, the stock price rose 5.7%. Share price improved over the last three months, now up $11.17 (29.2%) from $38.19 on January 9, 2012. The stock is trading 11.4% above its 50-day moving average and 24.8% above its 200-day moving average.