Simon Property Group, Kansas City Southern Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Tuesday

Here are nine stocks that set 52-week highs:

  • The share price of Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $150.78. In spite of its performance and peak price of $150.93, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares climbed 1.5%, moving with volume of 1.3 million shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $14.34 (10.5%) from a price of $136.53 on January 26, 2012. The stock is trading 4.8% above its 50-day moving average and 12.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $74.98. Shares improved 6% on volume of 2.2 million. The stock has risen $7.53 (11.1%) over the last three months from a price of $67.56 on January 26, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $71.43 today.
  • The share price of Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $141.48. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price increased 2.2% with a volume of 870,648. Share price improved over the last three months, now up $5.01 (3.7%) from $136.65 on January 26, 2012. The stock is trading 3.8% above its 50-day moving average and 7.2% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Macerich (NYSE:MAC) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $59.83. With a volume of 1.2 million, the stock price rose 1.9%. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, increasing $6.21 (11.4%) from a price of $54.34 on February 24, 2012. The stock is trading 6.3% above its 50-day moving average and 13.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $53.11. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares saw a 1.8% price rise and traded at a volume of 1.1 million. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $3.30 (6.5%) from a price of $50.69 on March 23, 2012. The stock is trading 5.6% above its 50-day moving average and 7.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Douglas Emmett (NYSE:DEI) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $23.17. On volume of 1.9 million shares, the stock price climbed 1.9%. Share price is up, having risen 93 cents (4.2%) from $22.29 on March 23, 2012. The stock is trading 3.9% above its 50-day moving average and 12.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Extra Space Storage (NYSE:EXR) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $29.20. It peaked at $29.66. Shares improved 2.5%, trading at a volume of 1.3 million shares. Share price is up $1.78 (6.4%) from $27.88 on March 23, 2012. The stock is trading 6.1% above its 50-day moving average and 15.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Essex Property (NYSE:ESS) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $157.41. In spite of its performance and peak price of $158.31, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares rose 1.1% on volume of 242,870. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $16.86 (11.9%) from a price of $141.20 on February 24, 2012. The stock is trading 5.9% above its 50-day moving average and 10.6% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $44.57. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares increased 1.5%, moving with volume of 846,779 shares. Share price is up $2.39 (5.7%) from $42.29 on March 23, 2012. The stock is trading 3.6% above its 50-day moving average and 5.4% above its 200-day moving average.