Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

NVE Corporation (NASDAQ: NVEC) shares gained 2.54% to create a new 52-week high of $64.61. NVEC shares have surged 57.21% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 10.54% in the same period.

Waste Connections Inc (NYSE: WCN) shares jumped 1.70% to create a new 52-week high of $35.25. WCN announced its plans to buy the operations of solid waste services company in Alaska.

TIM Participacoes SA (NYSE: TSU) shares surged 2.91% to create a new 52-week high of $31.08. TSU has a dividend yield of 4.10%.

Northgate Minerals Ltd (AMEX: NXG) shares gained 39.37% to create a new 52-week high of $4.39. AuRico Gold Inc (NYSE: AUQ) agreed to acquire Northgate Minerals.