NASDAQ Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs (GMCR, ATML, DMRC, EXAS)

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc GMCR shares reached $36.94 to create a new 52-week high, before falling to $36.84, representing a 2.42% gain. GMCR had announced to purchase Van Houtte for $890 million. Atmel Corporation ATML shares gained 1.52% to touch a new 52-week high of $7.36. Raymond James analyst Hans Mosesmann upgraded ATML from “outperform” to “strong buy.” Digimarc Corporation DMRC shares jumped 0.62% to create a new 52-week high of $22.70. DMRC's quarterly revenue advanced 21.40% y/y. Exact Sciences Corporation EXAS shares gained 3.85% to create a new 52-week high of $6.74. Analysts at Jefferies initiated coverage of EXAS with a “buy” rating. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.