US Airways Group, Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Friday
These stocks hit one-year highs:
- While trading on above-average volume, US Airways Group (NYSE:LCC) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $11.21. After trading at a volume of 8.3 million, the stock price climbed 3.6%. The stock is trading 25.1% above its 50-day moving average and 35.7% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Allied World Assurance Co Holdings (NYSE:AWH) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $77.36. The stock was trading on above-average volume. The stock price increased 2.2% with a volume of 363,794. Share price improved over the last three months, now up $12.78 (19.5%) from $65.59 on February 14, 2012. The stock is trading 9.5% above its 50-day moving average and 17% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on below-average volume, LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $35.30. It peaked at $36.08. Shares rose 1.2%, moving with volume of 736,211 shares. Share price is up $5.44 (18.1%) from $30.10 on April 12, 2012. The stock is trading 10.8% above its 50-day moving average and 13.4% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on above-average volume, Blackrock Build America Bond (NYSE:BBN) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $22.71. With a volume of 331,950, the stock price went up 1.1%. The stock has been on the rise in the last two months, up $1.19 (5.5%) from a price of $21.54 on March 14, 2012. The stock is trading 4.1% above its 50-day moving average and 6.3% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Vocera Communications (NYSE:VCRA) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $24.91. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares increased 7.8%, trading at a volume of 221,331 shares.
- While trading on above-average volume, Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $10.58. After trading at a volume of 478,744, the stock price rose 1.4%. Share price has been rising, and is up $2.61 (32.2%) from a price of $8.10 on May 4, 2012. The stock is trading 29.8% above its 50-day moving average and 22.9% above its 200-day moving average.
- The share price of Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $31.56. In spite of its performance and peak price of $31.84, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price improved 1.2% with a volume of 127,780.
- The share price of Santarus (NASDAQ:SNTS) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $6.50. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares climbed 1.5%, trading at a volume of 530,335 shares. The stock is trading 12.1% above its 50-day moving average and 30.5% above its 200-day moving average.
- While trading on above-average volume, Nortek (NASDAQ:NTK) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $48.79. With a volume of 42,285, the stock price went up 6%.