Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs

Mastercard Inc MA shares gained 1.17 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $101.26 after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter. Rogers Communications Inc. (USA) RCI shares rose 1.08 percent to reach a new 52-week high of $41.29. Rogers Communications shares have jumped 8.33 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 4.80 percent in the same period. Diamond Foods, Inc. DMND shares surged 3.71 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $39.41. On Wednesday, Diamond Foods agreed to be acquired by Snyder's-Lance Inc LNCE for $1.91 billion. . Churchill Downs, Inc. CHDN shares climbed 5.46 percent to touch a new 52-week high of $149.46. Churchill Downs reported Q3 earnings of $0.24 per share on revenue of $279.8 million. The company's board authorized a $150 million stock repurchase plan and raised its annual dividend to $1.15 per share.