Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

Dow Chemical Co DOW shares climbed 11.20 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $56.60. The Wall Street Journal reported that Dow Chemical and E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co DD are in advanced merger talks. AeroVironment, Inc. AVAV shares touched a new 52-week high of $29.891 after the company reported stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter. Fox Chase Bancorp, Inc. FXCB shares gained 5.36 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $19.45 after the company agreed to be acquired by Univest Corp. of PA UVSP. CTI Industries Corp. CTIB shares jumped 0.85 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $4.75. CTI Industries shares have surged 18.05 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 1.85 percent in the same period.