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James Latham (LON:LTHM) price about to hit new 52-week high

The good news for any holders of James Latham (LON:LTHM) is that the price is currently trading close to a 52 week high, with the share price up by around -0.18% to 1,370p over the past week.

For investors holding the stock (or considering buying it), the question is: what now?

On a one-month basis, the James Latham price has risen by 7.45%.

Research shows investors can be left wondering whether to sell the stock and take the profit or buy more and ride the uptrend.

GET MORE DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS INTO LON:LTHM »

What happens when a share hits a new high?

52 week highs are always good news. But surprisingly, the prices of high performing shares can be slow to move when they publish positive earnings news.

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Research shows this happens because investors are cautious about bidding high performing shares any higher (even if they deserve it). Psychologists call this anchoring. As humans, we tend to take our time when it comes to changing our opinions in the face of new information - even when it's good news.

This emotional tug-of-war often ends with the ‘new high’ stock drifting higher in price over the coming weeks and months. The upward trend is called “post earnings announcement drift”. As the news sinks in, momentum takes over and the price moves higher.

What does this mean for potential investors?

With James Latham trading close to a 52 week high, it’s possible that investors in the market are uncertain about where the price will move next. It's important to remember that momentum on its own is no guarantee of future returns.

To get a better idea about whether this trend will continue, it's worth doing some investigation yourself. Indeed, we've identified some areas of concern with James Latham that you can find out about here.