After many analysts projected a September slump for the stock market, the broader markets actually surged during the month. In fact, the Nasdaq has gained +10.3% in the last month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 gained +6.5% and +7.3% in the same time.

And as the broader markets flourished, so did a number of big name stocks. Most did so well that they even posted new 52-week highs during the month. Here are 10 big-name stocks that have reached new 52-week highs in the last week, thanks to a September rally.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is globally known for its tech products including Mac computers, iPhones, iPods and iPads. Year-to-date, Apple’s stock has climbed steadily and is up +38.2%. After setting a new high last week, Apple’s 52-week range is $180.70 – $294.73.

Baidu.com (NASDAQ: BIDU) is a Chinese Internet search provider, that has seen its stock soar +152.5% since January. Having just set a new 52-week high, its range is $35.30 – $104.39.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is known for its line of construction and mining equipment. Since the start of 2010, Caterpillar has watched it stock gain +39.6%. CAT’s 52-week range is $47.50 – $79.98 after a September surge.

Green Mountain (NASDAQ: GMCR) is a specialty coffee maker that has benefitted greatly from the coffee industry’s recent boom. Year-to-date, GMCR is up +38.3% compared to small gains by the broader markets. Green Mountain’s range over the past 12 months is $19.87 – $37.89.

Kraft (NYSE: KFT) is known for its packaged food products including snacks, beverages and convenient meals. After a recent rally, KFT stock is up +17% year-to-date. Kraft just set a 52-week high last week and boasts a range of $25.72 – $31.98.

Coca Cola (NYSE: KO) owns or licenses over 500 nonalcoholic beverage brands. Since January, Coca Cola’s stock is up +2.8%, and has a 52-week range of $49.47 – $59.45, thanks to a strong September.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) owns and operates casinos in Las Vegas and China. Year-to-date, LVS has seen a tremendous gain of +134.9%. The stock reached its peak in September, and has a 52-week range of $12.95 – $35.42.

Altria (NYSE: MO) is a holding company, whose subsidiaries manufacture and sell cigarettes and other tobacco products. Since January, this stock is up +22.3%. Altria’s stock price has ranged from $17.28 to $24.10 over the past year.

Novartis (NYSE: NVS) owns several companies that research, develop, manufacture and market health care products. The stock has climbed +6% since January. After reaching a 52-week high last week, the stock has a range of $43.48 – $57.90 in the last year.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) owns the common stock in numerous operating public utility companies. Year-to-date, the stock has gained +12.6%. Having just posted a new 52-week high, SO has a range of $30.85 – $37.73.

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