American Eagle Jumps as Trump Touts Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. shares surged after US President Donald Trump came out in support of a controversial ad from the company.

The spot, with the actress Sydney Sweeney, is the “HOTTEST ad out there,” Trump said in a social media post. He added American Eagle jeans are “flying off the shelves.” Trump deleted an earlier post, in which the actress’ first name was misspelled