Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

shares rose 2.81 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $22.66. Argus Research upgraded MDU Resources from Hold to Buy.

shares reached a new 52-week high of $30 after as

announced plans to acquire the company for $30.25 per share in cash.

shares gained 32.63 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $17.60 after the company agreed to be acquired by Accel-KKR for $17.75 per share.

shares gained 3.20 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $52.58. On Friday, Big Lots reported stronger-than-expected results for the first quarter and raised its full-year forecast.