Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. DPS shares gained 4.68 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $88.79 after the company reported upbeat Q3 results and raised its FY15 forecast. McDonald's Corporation MCD shares reached a new 52-week high of $109.60 after the company reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter. Republic Services, Inc. RSG shares rose 1.60 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $43.83. Barclays initiated coverage on Republic Services with a Equal-weight rating and a $44.00 price target. SmartPros Ltd. SPRO shares climbed 38.04 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $3.52 after Kaplan, Inc., agreed to acquire SmartPros.