Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

Northern Tier Energy LP NTI shares jumped 6.01% to create a new 52-week high of $25.05. Northern Tier Energy reported a surge in its Q3 operating income. Tekmira Pharmaceuticals TKMR shares gained 18.17% to touch a new 52-week high of $6.0501. Tekmira entered into a settlement agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals that resolves all litigation between the companies. Gilead Sciences GILD shares rose 1.04% to create a new 52-week high of $74.70. Analysts at Lazard Capital raised their price target on Gilead Sciences from $89 to $100. Yahoo! YHOO shares gained 0.74% to create a new 52-week high of $17.64. Yahoo is preparing to launch an email redesign in early December, according to All Things Digital.