Motorola Mobility, CVR Energy Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Monday

These are the five most popular stocks that rose to 52-week highs:

  • While trading on above-average volume, Motorola Mobility (NYSE:MMI) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $39.80. On volume of 15.9 million shares, the stock has risen 2%. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $1.15 (3%) from a price of $38.83 on April 20, 2012. The stock is trading 2.4% above its 50-day moving average and 2.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $31.01. In spite of its performance and peak price of $31.26, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price is up 2.6% with a volume of 535,190 shares. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $5.20 (20%) from a price of $26.06 on March 22, 2012. The stock is trading 6.1% above its 50-day moving average and 17% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Brown Shoe Company (NYSE:BWS) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $11.42. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares are trading at a volume of 973,320 at a price increase of 7.1%. The stock is trading 30% above its 50-day moving average and 22.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $6.23. The stock price has gained 1.3% with 50,321 shares moving.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Market Leader (NASDAQ:LEDR) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $4.25. It peaked at $4.37. Shares have gained 2.4% on volume of 45,399 shares.