Target, Amgen Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs Wednesday
These nine stocks reached 52-week highs:
- While trading on below-average volume, Target (NYSE:TGT) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $59.49. It peaked at $59.96. Shares are up 1.1%, trading at a volume of 4.8 million. Over the last two months, shares have shown some positive movement as the price has climbed $4.42 (8%) from a price of $55.43 on May 11, 2012. The stock is trading 3.8% above its 50-day moving average and 6.7% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $75.50. In spite of its performance and peak price of $75.88, the stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares have gained 1.1% on volume of 2.3 million shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $10.20 (15.6%) from a price of $65.59 on April 13, 2012. The stock is trading 6.2% above its 50-day moving average and 10.3% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on below-average volume, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $83.88. It peaked at $83.97. Shares have climbed 1.1% with volume of 1.3 million shares. Share price is up, having risen $3.67 (4.6%) from $80.28 on June 11, 2012. The stock is trading 3% above its 50-day moving average and 4.8% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of US Airways Group (NYSE:LCC) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $14.09. In spite of its performance and peak price of $14.42, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has risen 2.8% on a volume of four million shares. The stock is trading 14.2% above its 50-day moving average and 34.7% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on above-average volume, Theravance (NASDAQ:THRX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $28.79. Shares are trading at a volume of 704,286 at a price rise of 3.8%. The stock is trading 35.4% above its 50-day moving average and 30.1% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on below-average volume, CoreLogic (NYSE:CLGX) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $19.88. It peaked at $20.22. The stock price is up 1% with a volume of 643,152 shares. Share price is up $2.91 (17.1%) from $17.05 on June 11, 2012. The stock is trading 12.4% above its 50-day moving average and 20.2% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $72.41. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares are up 3.5%, trading at a volume of 168,261. The stock has risen $14.22 (24.2%) over the last three months from a price of $58.69 on April 13, 2012. The stock is trading 8.6% above its 50-day moving average and 19% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:SEM) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $10.76. In spite of its performance and peak price of $10.77, the stock was trading on below-average volume. While trading at a volume of 89,423, the stock price has risen 1.8%. The stock is trading 10.5% above its 50-day moving average and 18.7% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on below-average volume, Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ:OTTR) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $23.22. It peaked at $23.32. The stock is up 1.1% with 36,441 shares changing hands. Share price is up, having risen $1.32 (6%) from $21.93 on June 11, 2012. The stock is trading 4.5% above its 50-day moving average and 6.4% above its 200-day moving average.