Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

Randgold Resources GOLD shares reached a new 52-week high of $89.524. Gold futures surged 1.27% to trade at $1,341.10 an ounce. Royal Gold RGLD shares reached a new 52-week high of $78.82. Royal Gold shares have jumped 77.45% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 18.82% in the same period. AmREIT AMRE shares gained 13.18% to touch a new 52-week high of $21.73 after Regency Centers REG announced a proposal to acquire AmREIT for $22 per share in cash and/or stock. Endeavour Silver EXK shares touched a new 52-week high of $6.03. Silver futures gained 2.17% to trade at $21.53 an ounce.