Today
we have chosen 15 stocks across sectors that are trading at their 52-week highs
and have recorded significant price gains despite weak indices, in addition to
registering over 60% increases in trading volume last week. These stocks have registered significant increase in daily average trading volumes during the past five days compared with past one month daily average trading volumes, indicating a strong market interest. Moreover, these stocks outperformed their respective equity indices and sector indices last week registering significant gains. The shortlisted stocks recorded price gains ranging from 6% to 44% with daily average trading volume in excess of 100,000.
|
Company Name |
Ticker |
Exchange |
Sector |
Market Cap |
Last Price |
Price Change (5-Day) |
Average Volume |
Average Volume |
Volume Change* |
52-Week High |
52-Week Low |
|
Richmont Mines Inc |
RIC |
TSX |
Basic Materials |
110.1 |
2.31 |
43.5% |
341,814 |
144,256 |
136.9% |
2.60 |
1.00 |
|
Lehigh Gas Partners LP |
LGP |
NYSE |
Energy |
395.2 |
35.30 |
37.0% |
314,595 |
80,689 |
289.9% |
35.49 |
25.50 |
|
Springleaf Holdings Inc |
LEAF |
NYSE |
Financial |
3,775.7 |
32.88 |
26.4% |
533,158 |
230,587 |
131.2% |
33.33 |
17.00 |
|
Microbix Biosystems Inc |
MBX |
TSX |
Healthcare |
42.1 |
0.60 |
25.0% |
287,233 |
135,442 |
112.1% |
0.62 |
0.12 |
|
FreightCar America Inc |
RAIL |
NASDAQ |
Industrial |
328.0 |
27.18 |
24.9% |
156,229 |
79,228 |
97.2% |
27.75 |
17.44 |
|
Nautilus Inc |
NLS |
NYSE |
Healthcare |
372.5 |
11.91 |
18.6% |
403,251 |
215,356 |
87.2% |
12.20 |
6.15 |
|
LRAD Corp |
LRAD |
NASDAQ |
Industrial |
73.9 |
2.24 |
18.5% |
298,031 |
92,061 |
223.7% |
2.46 |
1.26 |
|
Air Methods Corp |
AIRM |
NASDAQ |
Logistics |
2,341.6 |
59.81 |
18.2% |
821,709 |
369,114 |
122.6% |
60.74 |
39.78 |
|
Lynden Energy Corp |
LVL |
TSXV |
Energy |
148.8 |
1.15 |
12.7% |
760,974 |
246,681 |
208.5% |
1.15 |
0.63 |
|
Martinrea International |
MRE |
TSX |
Industrial |
1,190.9 |
14.09 |
11.2% |
681,432 |
378,347 |
80.1% |
14.17 |
6.91 |
|
Perry Ellis International |
PERY |
NASDAQ |
Consumer Goods |
329.0 |
20.93 |
10.9% |
361,938 |
171,526 |
111.0% |
20.98 |
12.37 |
|
Cohu Inc |
COHU |
NASDAQ |
Technology |
325.4 |
12.81 |
8.7% |
181,142 |
90,813 |
99.5% |
13.08 |
9.01 |
|
Extendicare Inc |
EXE |
TSX |
Healthcare |
736.1 |
8.08 |
8.3% |
1,060,888 |
430,842 |
146.2% |
8.15 |
6.12 |
|
Bird Construction Inc |
BDT |
TSX |
Industrial |
616.5 |
14.50 |
8.3% |
229,555 |
78,299 |
193.2% |
14.80 |
11.17 |
|
Critical Elements Corp |
CRE |
TSXV |
Basic Materials |
35.0 |
0.29 |
5.5% |
428,246 |
260,466 |
64.4% |
0.32 |
0.13 |
Source: Bloomberg
Market Cap and Last Price are in their respective currencies
*Volume Change: 5-Day average volume over 30-Day average volume
Company Description
Richmont Mines Inc (TSX: RIC)
Richmont Mines, Inc. is a Canadian gold mining company. The company owns and operates mine properties located in Ontario and Quebec Canada.
Lehigh Gas Partners LP (NYSE: LGP)
Lehigh Gas Partners LP wholesales motor fuels. The company offers gasoline and diesel fuel and leases real estate used in the retail distribution of fuels. Lehigh Gas Partners focuses on leasing sites in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Springleaf Holdings Inc (NYSE: LEAF)
Springleaf Holdings Inc is a consumer finance company providing responsible loan products to customers through our nationwide branch network and through iLoan, our internet lending division.
Microbix Biosystems Inc (TSX: MBX)
Microbix Biosystems Inc. develops and manufactures cell and tissue culture derived biologicals. The company also develops products to address emerging world markets for generic biotherapeutic drugs and animal health products. Microbix markets its products for the diagnostic industry and research markets.
FreightCar America Inc (NASDAQ: RAIL)
FreightCar America Inc. designs and manufactures aluminum and steel bodied railroad freight cars. The company also refurbishes and sells replacement parts for railcars. FreightCar America’s primary customers are leasing companies, utilities and railroads.
Nautilus Inc (NYSE: NLS)
Nautilus, Inc. markets, develops, and manufactures branded health and fitness products. The company’s products are sold under brand names such as Nautilus, Schwinn, Bowflex and StairMaster. Nautilus sells its products through direct marketing channels, its own sales force, dealers, distributors, and retailers worldwide.
LRAD Corp (NASDAQ: LRAD)
LRAD Corp. develops, produces, and licenses its sound technology and proprietary intellectual property. The company develops engineering sound solutions for the commercial, government, and military markets.
Air Methods Corp (NASDAQ: AIRM)
Air Methods Corporation provides aeromedical emergency transport services and systems throughout North America. The company provides transportation services to hospitals throughout the U.S. In addition, Air Methods designs, manufactures, and installs medical aircraft interiors and other aerospace products.
Lynden Energy Corp (TSXV: LVL)
Lynden Energy Corporation explores for oil and natural gas in the United States and Canada.
Martinrea International Inc (TSX: MRE)
Martinrea International Inc. manufactures metal parts, assemblies, and systems focused on the automotive/industrial sectors. The company also manufactures automotive fluid management systems, tubing, tooling, and other products.
Perry Ellis International Inc (NASDAQ: PERY)
Perry Ellis International, Inc. designs, imports, and markets men’s fashion sportswear. The company’s products are marketed under a variety of names such as Perry Ellis, Perry Ellis Portfolio, Perry Ellis America, Crossings, and John Henry. Perry Ellis’ products are sold to department stores, chain stores, and mass merchants throughout North America and other countries.
Cohu Inc (NASDAQ: COHU)
Cohu, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor test handling equipment to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world. The company also manufactures closed circuit television, metal detection, and microwave equipment.
Extendicare Inc (TSX: EXE)
Extendicare Inc. provides post-acute and long-term senior care services. The company has a network of owned and operated health care centers that provide skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapies, and home health care services.
Bird Construction Inc (TSX: BDT)
Bird Construction, Inc. is a general contractor. The company primarily builds industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. Bird Construction operates in Canada and Seattle, Washington.
Critical Elements Corp (TSXV: CRE)
Critical Elements Corp is a mining exploration company. The company searches for rare metals and rare earths, particularly tantalum, lithium, and niobium.
