Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade Posted byZacks Equity Research December 2, 2021 Leave a comment on Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).