Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Bath & Body Works — The Ohio-based personal care company climbed more than 16%, on pace for its best day since November 2022. The retailer raised its forecast for full-year adjusted profit and said it expects a smaller drop in annual sales, boosted by solid demand for personal care products and new store offerings. Robinhood — The financial services provider surged 5% after Morgan Stanley upgraded it to overweight, citing upside from President-elect Donald Trump's looming second term in office. Target's shares have lost about 12% year to date and the stock's 3.6% dividend yield is very "attractive," the firm said. Abercrombie & Fitch — The retailer gained 4% ahead of its third-quarter earnings release , expected Tuesday morning.

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