KSS - Hot Stocks: TSLA probe; AAPL bullish comment; KSS activist investor; ACET data; BKE special dividend

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Elon Musk's Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) represented the headliners in Monday's midday trading. AAPL gained ground on a positive analyst comment, while TSLA declined on word of a regulatory probe. Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) also drew investor interest. Reports that an activist investor is pushing for change sparked a notable advance in intraday action. Buckle (NYSE:BKE) also experienced midday strength, boosted by the announcement of a special dividend. Meanwhile, Adicet (NASDAQ:ACET) expanded its value by two-fifths on strong clinical trial data. Gainers Apple (AAPL) advanced nearly 3% after KeyBanc Capital Markets gave the stock an Overweight rating. Analyst Brandon Nispel predicted that the company's user base will continue to grow, with the 5G upgrade cycle fueling further sales of iPhones. Kohl's (KSS) also rallied in midday trading, rising more than 7% on reports that an activist investor is pushing for a massive change. According to a report in the Wall Street

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Hot Stocks: TSLA probe; AAPL bullish comment; KSS activist investor; ACET data; BKE special dividend