The Coca-Cola Company, American Express Company Among Stocks Setting 52-Week Highs Friday

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

  • While trading on below-average volume, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $75.97. It peaked at $76.95. Shares have gained 1.3% on volume of 5.9 million shares. Share price is up, having risen $4.04 (5.6%) from $72.66 on March 28, 2012. The stock is trading 5.9% above its 50-day moving average and 9.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $59.73. In spite of its performance and peak price of $60.96, the stock was trading on below-average volume. While trading at a volume of 4.6 million, the stock price has risen 2.2%. Share price improved over the last three months, now up $10.74 (21.4%) from $50.14 on January 31, 2012. The stock is trading 6.7% above its 50-day moving average and 14.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $90.10. It peaked at $90.22. Shares are up 1.8%, trading at a volume of 2.2 million. The stock has risen $15.37 (20.6%) over the last three months from a price of $74.77 on January 31, 2012. The stock is trading 3.6% above its 50-day moving average and 12.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of American International Group (NYSE:AIG) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $33.95. In spite of its performance and peak price of $34.24, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock is up 1.5% with 5.6 million shares changing hands. The stock is trading 10.7% above its 50-day moving average and 21.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:CF) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $195.48. It peaked at $197.40. Shares are trading at a volume of 848,913 at a price bump of 2.3%. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $14.23 (7.8%) from a price of $183.12 on March 28, 2012. The stock is trading 6.8% above its 50-day moving average and 13.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Kraft Foods (NYSE:KFT) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $39.09. In spite of its performance and peak price of $39.54, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has risen 1.2% on a volume of 4.1 million shares. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $1.49 (3.9%) from a price of $37.97 on March 28, 2012. The stock is trading 3.6% above its 50-day moving average and 5.8% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $71.10. It peaked at $71.75. On volume of 1.6 million shares, the stock has risen 1.3%. Share price is up $4.06 (6%) from $67.68 on March 28, 2012. The stock is trading 6% above its 50-day moving average and 10.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $152.93. In spite of its performance and peak price of $155.25, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has gained 1.7% with 603,648 shares moving. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, rising $19.33 (14.3%) from a price of $135.48 on February 29, 2012. The stock is trading 6.6% above its 50-day moving average and 14.1% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, The Gap (NYSE:GPS) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $28.43. It peaked at $28.73. While trading at a volume of 3.1 million, the stock price has risen 1.1%. The stock is trading 9.1% above its 50-day moving average and 24.4% above its 200-day moving average.