Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

LifePoint Health Inc LPNT shares gained 2.04 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $85.10. Mizuho Securities upgraded LifePoint Health from Neutral to Buy. Kirkland's, Inc. KIRK shares touched a new 52-week high of $28.45. Kirkland's PEG ratio is 1.32. Nike Inc NKE shares climbed 4.73 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $110.20 after the company reported stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter. Dollar General Corp. DG shares rose 0.39 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $79.02. Dollar General shares have jumped 37.63 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 7.21 percent in the same period.