Shares of Nike Inc. NKE, +2.29% extended gains to rally 2.5% in morning trade Monday, to pace the 21 of 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.04% components that are gaining ground. The stock has now rallied 3.4% in four sessions, and is now trading 0.2% above the Aug. 31 close of $82.20, which was where it was just before the athletic apparel and accessories giant unveiled Colin Kaepernick as the face of its new ad campaign. The stock has soared 58% over the past 12 months, while shares of rival Under Armour Inc. UAA, +1.91% have gained 16% and the Dow has climbed 19%.
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