Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

IRIS International (NASDAQ: IRIS) shares jumped 45.01% to create a new 52-week high of $19.46. Danaher (NYSE: DHR) announced its plans to buy IRIS at a purchase price of $19.50 per share.

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) shares gained 4.48% to touch a new 52-week high of $64.80. Gilead Sciences' PEG ratio is 1.04.

First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ: FBIZ) shares rose 2.13% to create a new 52-week high of $24.50. First Business Financial Services shares have jumped 49.94% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 20.54% in the same period.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALNY) shares gained 0.81% to create a new 52-week high of $21.04. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals had $229.02 million in total cash and no debt for the latest quarter.

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