American Eagle Outfitters Inc. shares surged after US President Donald Trump came out in support of a controversial ad from the company. Most Read from BloombergPATH Train Service Resumes After Fire at Jersey City StationSeeking Relief From Heat and Smog,

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters soared Monday after President Donald Trump declared his support for the retailer’s jeans campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Key Takeaways American Eagle shares took off Monday after the president praised its recent ad campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.Critics said the ads were hypersexualized and made references to discriminatory ideas about genetics.