NASDAQ Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs (AMRN, ISLN, MCCC, BUCY)

Amarin Corporation Plc AMRN shares reached $3.60 to create a new 52-week high, before falling to $3.59, representing a 3.76% gain. AMRN has appointed Chairman Joseph S. Zakrzewski as the company's CEO. Isilon Systems Inc ISLN shares rose 28.60% to touch a new 52-week high of $33.81. EMC Corp EMC has agreed to purchase ISLN for $2.25 billion or $33.85 per share in cash. Mediacom Communications Corp MCCC shares reached $8.47 to create a new 52-week high, before falling to $8.40, representing a 22.38% gain. MCCC has agreed to be purchased by CEO Rocco Commisso for $8.75 per share in cash. Bucyrus International Inc BUCY shares reached $89.97 to create a new 52-week high, before falling to $89.96, representing a 29.22% gain. Caterpillar Inc CAT has announced its plans to acquire BUCY for $92 per share in cash, representing a 32% premium over its closing price on Friday. Read more from Benzinga's Markets.