VeriFone Systems, Quest Software, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Friday

These stocks set one-year highs:

  • VeriFone Systems (NYSE:PAY) hit a new 52-week high of $40.26, but the price has dropped off since. The stock traded on above-average volume today. The stock has lost 15.3% on volume of 16.1 million shares. The share price has dropped $15.76 (-29.3%) from $53.86 on April 26, 2012. The stock is trading at 78.3% of its 50-day moving average and 83.7% of its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Quest Software (NASDAQ:QSFT) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $25.51. The stock was trading on above-average volume. Shares have gained 4.2% on volume of 849,384 shares. Share price rose over the last three months, now up $6.22 (31.1%) from $20.02 on February 29, 2012. The stock is trading 9.5% above its 50-day moving average and 18.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of Repros Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RPRX) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $8.49. In spite of its performance and peak price of $9.50, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price is up 12.6% with a volume of 399,816 shares. The stock is trading 71.3% above its 50-day moving average and 49.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, AFC (NASDAQ:AFCE) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $21.41. It peaked at $22.17. The stock price has risen 5.4% on a volume of 59,331 shares. The stock is trading 26% above its 50-day moving average and 26.9% above its 200-day moving average.
  • The share price of KongZhong Corporation (NASDAQ:KONG) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $6.80. In spite of its performance and peak price of $6.89, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock is up 2.4% with 45,217 shares changing hands. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $1.67 (32%) from a price of $5.21 on February 29, 2012. The stock is trading 17% above its 50-day moving average and 25.5% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on below-average volume, Young Innovations (NASDAQ:YDNT) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $35.56. It peaked at $35.83. Shares have climbed 1.3% with volume of 7,014 shares. Share price is up $2.08 (6.2%) from $33.68 on April 26, 2012. The stock is trading 9.2% above its 50-day moving average and 14.3% above its 200-day moving average.
  • While trading on above-average volume, Reed's (NASDAQ:REED) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $2.55. Shares are trading at a volume of 77,248 at a price increase of 5.2%. The stock is trading 19.8% above its 50-day moving average and 34.7% above its 200-day moving average.