Depot's

Mr. Kinahan noted this week is full of November housing data that could provide some short-term fuel for Home Depot's stock.

Traders Wager on Home Depot and Norfolk Chris Dieterich 2011

In Home Depot's options, a trader sold a large batch of January $39 put options to establish a new position.

Traders Wager on Home Depot and Norfolk Chris Dieterich 2011

So what about Office Depot's internal memo last week that clearly stated the company doesn't condone such practices — was that enough to protect Office Depot from responsibility?

Office Depot Employee Claims He Photoshops Price Tags - The Consumerist 2009

Home Depot's stock fell 22 cents, or 0.5%, to close Monday at $40.20.

Traders Wager on Home Depot and Norfolk Chris Dieterich 2011

We took a look at Home Depot's financing offers and sure enough:

My Home Depot Credit Card Now Has A 25.99% APR - The Consumerist 2009

So I'm hoping that writing this to Consumerist will get Office Depot's attention.

Office Depot Comes Through With Stellar Customer Service, But Then Doesn't Deliver On Promise - The Consumerist 2009

"We want to be better than the other guy," says Mike DuVall, Home Depot's chief plant merchant for the southern U.S.

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A small pot of Home Depot's exclusive snapdragons, Snap Happy and Snap Daddy, costs $5.98 in Texas.

The Garden Gloves Come Off Miguel Bustillo 2011

I was amazed to hear one of Office Depot's store managers telling me this, and I felt that he was absolutely right.

Office Depot Comes Through With Stellar Customer Service, But Then Doesn't Deliver On Promise - The Consumerist 2009

That money can be kept should Home Depot's shares maintain their recent gains and close above $39 when the options expire in the middle of January.

Traders Wager on Home Depot and Norfolk Chris Dieterich 2011