Aqua America, Amtrust Financial Services Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Monday
These are the nine most popular stocks that rose to 52-week highs:
- While trading on above-average volume, Aqua America (NYSE:WTR) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $23.32. With a volume of 1.1 million, the stock price climbed 1.7%. Share price is up, having risen $1.20 (5.4%) from $22.36 on May 3, 2012. The stock is trading 4.6% above its 50-day moving average and 6.2% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $29.51. The stock was trading on above-average volume. After trading at a volume of 446,638, the stock price rose 3.5%. The stock has risen $3.73 (14.5%) over the last three months from a price of $25.80 on March 7, 2012. The stock is trading 5.5% above its 50-day moving average and 10.5% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on above-average volume, Reed's (NASDAQ:REED) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $3.40. Shares saw a 10% price spike and traded at a volume of 426,768. The stock is trading 46.9% above its 50-day moving average and 48.4% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $26.04. The stock was trading on above-average volume. On volume of 42,849 shares, the stock price increased 6%.
- The share price of KongZhong Corporation (NASDAQ:KONG) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $7.14. In spite of its performance and peak price of $7.20, the stock was trading on below-average volume. On volume of 114,563 shares, shares climbed 2.6%. The stock is trading 17.9% above its 50-day moving average and 27.3% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on above-average volume, Nautilus (NYSE:NLS) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $3.10. The stock price went up 3.6% with a volume of 231,622. Share price is up 62 cents (24.7%) from $2.51 on May 3, 2012. The stock is trading 17% above its 50-day moving average and 23.9% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on below-average volume, Market Leader (NASDAQ:LEDR) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $4.61. It peaked at $4.67. Shares climbed 2.4% on volume of 68,983.
- The share price of Utah Medical Products (NASDAQ:UTMD) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $34.10. The stock was trading on above-average volume. With a volume of 8,953, the stock price improved 4.3%.
- While trading on above-average volume, United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $22.55. Shares saw a 6.4% price rise and traded at a volume of 8,851.