Investors are taking their cue from the president, making the same thing happen with American Eagle stock, which is up an astonishing 19% through 12:35 p.m. ET.

While Sweeney has not publicly addressed the backlash against the ad, American Eagle issued a statement on Instagram on Aug. 1. "' Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' is and always was about the jeans.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. stock soared Monday after President Trump voiced support for actor Sydney Sweeney’s controversial “great jeans” ad campaign. The stock was up more than 17 ...

American Eagle Outfitters saw its stock price surge more than 20% on Monday, after President Trump praised the retailer’s controversial marketing campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney on his ...

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American Eagle (AEO 22.07%) stock is flying higher to start off the week -- partly because of you-know-what, the new ad campaign featuring A-list actress Sydney Sweeney and her "Great Jeans ...