Skyworks Solutions, Marathon Petroleum, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Friday

These nine stocks struck 52-week highs:

  • While trading on below-average volume, Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $30.14. It peaked at $30.48. The stock is up 2.9% with 2.1 million shares changing hands. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, increasing $2.65 (9.6%) from a price of $27.60 on July 5, 2012. The stock is trading 5.9% above its 50-day moving average and 12.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $50.99. In spite of its performance and peak price of $51.62, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has risen 1% on a volume of 1.2 million shares. The stock is trading 6.7% above its 50-day moving average and 16.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $84.09. It peaked at $84.65. Shares have gained 1% on volume of 506,947 shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $16.08 (23.6%) from a price of $68.12 on June 6, 2012. The stock is trading 4.4% above its 50-day moving average and 12.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $85.23. In spite of its performance and peak price of $86.75, the stock was trading on below-average volume. While trading at a volume of 244,744, the stock price has risen 2.4%. Share price is up $9.23 (12%) from $77 on August 2, 2012. The stock is trading 10% above its 50-day moving average and 16.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (NYSE:TKC) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $14.36. Shares have risen 6.2%, trading at a volume of 1.1 million shares. The stock has risen $3.62 (32.4%) over the last three months from a price of $11.18 on June 6, 2012. The stock is trading 8.1% above its 50-day moving average and 14.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:CDNS) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $13.10. It peaked at $13.18. The stock price has gained 2.1% with 1.2 million shares moving. Share price is up, having risen 87 cents (7.1%) from $12.24 on August 2, 2012. The stock is trading 6.6% above its 50-day moving average and 12.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCK) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $51.60. In spite of its performance and peak price of $52.05, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are trading at a volume of 264,018 at a price rise of 1.7%. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $4.89 (10.4%) from a price of $47.03 on August 2, 2012. The stock is trading 6% above its 50-day moving average and 9.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $39.54. It peaked at $39.77. Shares are up 3.8%, trading at a volume of 328,324. The stock is trading 12.5% above its 50-day moving average and 20.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $28.39. In spite of its performance and peak price of $28.94, the stock was trading on below-average volume. On volume of 227,087 shares, the stock has risen 1.2%. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $4.88 (20.6%) from a price of $23.64 on June 6, 2012. The stock is trading 7.1% above its 50-day moving average and 11.2% above its 200-day moving average.