Five 52-Week Highs I Like

A growing number of stocks are hitting new 52-week highs today and five that are catching my eye and are on my WatchList are:

• SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($XBI) - For the last few years the biotech stocks have looked good heading into January. This year the sector broke out and it appears it is ripe for a strong 2012. Wait to buy on a pullback.

• Healthcare Services Group ($HCSG) - Provides housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and dietary services to hospitals and managed care facilities - pays a 3.5% dividend.

• Viasat ($VSAT) - Maker of wireless communications, networks, and satellites for the government and private customers.
  

• Realty Income Corp ($O) - A REIT that owns commercial real estate in the US - pays a 4.8% dividend.

• Wal-Mart ($WMT) - Unless you live under a rock you know $WMT. The largest retailer in the US is breaking out today - pays a 2.4% dividend.