Linkedin Corporation, Viacom Among Stocks Up on High Volume Thursday

These are stocks that are up on high volume today:

  • Linkedin Corporation (NYSE:LNKD) saw its price climb on above-normal volume, as 4.8 million shares, which is 1.7 times the stock's average daily volume, changed hands. Shares were up 2.8% to $109.41.
  • Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB) was up on high volume today, after trading at a volume of 9.7 million, or 2.5 times its average daily volume. The stock price hit $49.02, a 3.4% increase. Share price is up, having risen $2.05 (4.4%) from $46.97 on April 3, 2012. The stock is trading 4.1% above its 50-day moving average and 5.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • Allstate (NYSE:ALL) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 12.9 million, or 2.9 times its average daily volume. The stock price experienced a 4% increase, coming in at $34.23. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $1.33 (4%) from a price of $32.90 on April 3, 2012. The stock is trading 4.5% above its 50-day moving average and 13.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • American Tower (NYSE:AMT) was up on high volume today, after trading at a volume of 5.1 million, or 2.5 times its average daily volume. At $67.05, share price increased 1.7%.
  • Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY) saw its price climb on above-normal volume, as 18.1 million shares, which is 1.8 times the stock's average daily volume, changed hands. Shares were up 1.4% to $16.51. Share price is up 70 cents (4.4%) from $15.81 on April 3, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 200-day moving average of $16.37 today.
  • Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) saw its price spike on above-average volume today, as 5.8 million shares, which is 1.9 times the stock's average daily volume, traded hands. The stock price reached $51.25, a 1.1% increase. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, increasing $3.02 (6.3%) from a price of $48.23 on March 6, 2012. The stock is trading 2.4% above its 50-day moving average and 2.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • After trading at a volume of 3.5 million, or 1.8 times its average, Lululemon Athletica inc (NASDAQ:LULU) was up on high volume today. Shares climbed 1.1% to $80.30. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $15.36 (23.7%) from a price of $64.94 on February 6, 2012. The stock is trading 8.8% above its 50-day moving average and 21.7% above its 200-day moving average.
  • Limited Brands (NYSE:LTD) saw its price spike on above-average volume today, as 4.5 million shares, which is 1.9 times the stock's average daily volume, traded hands. The stock price hit $51.70, a 2.5% increase. Share price is up, having risen $2.93 (6%) from $48.77 on April 3, 2012. The stock is trading 6.6% above its 50-day moving average and 14.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • American Capital Agency (NASDAQ:AGNC) experienced a price hike on above-average volume today, trading at a volume of 7.1 million, or 1.9 times its standard daily volume. The stock price experienced a 1.7% increase, coming in at $31.65. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $2.17 (7.4%) from a price of $29.48 on February 6, 2012. The stock is trading 4.7% above its 50-day moving average and 7.5% above its 200-day moving average.