Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs - Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK)

Caterpillar Inc. CAT shares rose 7.8 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $91.23. Caterpillar shares have surged 17.79 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.93 percent in the same period.
Merck & Co., Inc. MRK shares reached a new 52-week high of $64.88. Merck shares have climbed 11.56 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.93 percent in the same period.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD shares rose 8.7 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $30.99. Steel Dynamics shares have jumped 60.80 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.93 percent in the same period.
Seattle Genetics, Inc. SGEN shares surged 12 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $66.57. Seattle Genetics shares have climbed 32.37 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.93 percent in the same period.