NASDAQ Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs (VCLK, HAIN, VSEA, GMCR)

ValueClick Inc VCLK shares surged 18.88% to create a new 52-week high of $19.58. VCLK reported a 22% y/y rise in its Q1 revenue. The Hain Celestial Group Inc HAIN shares jumped 8.78% to create a new 52-week high of $36.19. HAIN reported better-than-expected FQ3 results. Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc VSEA shares surged 51.17% to create a new 52-week high of $61.30. Applied Materials Inc AMAT agreed to acquire VSEA for about $4.9 billion. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc GMCR shares gained 21.74% to create a new 52-week high of $78.00. GMCR reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and also lifted its projections for the full year. Read more from Benzinga's Markets.