Hershey, Everest Re Group Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Tuesday

These six stocks struck 52-week highs:

  • The share price of Hershey (NYSE:HSY) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $67.45. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares saw a 1% price spike and traded at a volume of 1.9 million. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $8.25 (13.9%) from a price of $59.49 on March 9, 2012. The stock is trading 7.1% above its 50-day moving average and 10.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Everest Re Group (NYSE:RE) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $101.25. In spite of its performance and peak price of $102.37, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares went up 1.1% on volume of 489,481. The stock has risen $13.52 (15.2%) over the last three months from a price of $88.77 on February 9, 2012. The stock is trading 7.3% above its 50-day moving average and 13.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE:SKT) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $31.83. The stock price increased 1.7% with a volume of 1.4 million. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $2.94 (10%) from a price of $29.29 on April 9, 2012. The stock is trading 6.1% above its 50-day moving average and 9.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ:CASY) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $57.94. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares improved 2.4%, trading at a volume of 480,789 shares. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $6.74 (12.9%) from a price of $52.25 on March 9, 2012. The stock is trading 6.5% above its 50-day moving average and 11.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, White Mountains Insurance Group (NYSE:WTM) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $531.83. Shares climbed 2.2%, moving with volume of 21,537 shares. Share price is up $30.96 (6.1%) from $510.04 on April 9, 2012. The stock is trading 5.1% above its 50-day moving average and 13.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $30.99. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares saw a 6.4% price rise and traded at a volume of 276,863.