Coinstar, Cheniere Energy Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Friday

These stocks hit one-year highs:

  • The share price of Coinstar (NASDAQ:CSTR) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $65. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price has risen 8.8% on a volume of 5.2 million shares. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $61.78 today.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Cheniere Energy (AMEX:LNG) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $17.07. While trading at a volume of 10.7 million, the stock price has risen 9.4%. The stock is trading 12% above its 50-day moving average and 32.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Altria Group (NYSE:MO) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $31.50. It peaked at $31.70. Shares have climbed 1.2% with volume of four million shares. The stock has risen $2.79 (9.7%) over the last three months from a price of $28.90 on January 17, 2012. The stock is trading 4.1% above its 50-day moving average and 8.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Lorillard (NYSE:LO) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $136.92. In spite of its performance and peak price of $138.38, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are up 1.7%, trading at a volume of 518,061. Share price climbed over the last three months, now up $24.35 (21.4%) from $114.02 on January 17, 2012. The stock is trading 5.6% above its 50-day moving average and 14.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $64.22. It peaked at $64.50. The stock price has gained 2.9% with 412,663 shares moving.
  • The share price of First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $16.96. In spite of its performance and peak price of $17.30, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are trading at a volume of 289,389 at a price spike of 1.4%. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $3.87 (29.3%) from a price of $13.23 on January 17, 2012. The stock is trading 6.7% above its 50-day moving average and 17.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Anika Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ANIK) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $15.17. It peaked at $15.20. Shares have risen 3.2%, trading at a volume of 87,327 shares. The stock is trading 23% above its 50-day moving average and 37.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Pacer International (NASDAQ:PACR) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $6.61. In spite of its performance and peak price of $6.87, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have gained 3% on volume of 125,101 shares. Over the last two months, shares have shown some positive movement as the price has climbed $1.32 (24%) from a price of $5.49 on February 14, 2012. The stock is trading 13.6% above its 50-day moving average and 22.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Bassett Furniture Industries (NASDAQ:BSET) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $9.75. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price is up 2.3% with a volume of 84,044 shares. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $1.45 (17%) from a price of $8.52 on March 14, 2012. The stock is trading 12.6% above its 50-day moving average and 18.7% above its 200-day moving average.