Home Depot Co-Founder’s Spending Sparks Debate Amid Stock Gains
Home Depot shares ROSE 1.5% on Monday as co-founder Arthur Blank's luxury expenditures ignited social media backlash. A Reddit thread showcasing Blank's $200 million yacht fueled discussions about wealth inequality and environmental impact, with critics highlighting tax advantages of yacht ownership.
The controversy underscores growing scrutiny of corporate founders' personal spending, though market reaction remained positive for HD stock. Analysts note such incidents rarely affect shareholder value despite public outcry over climate inequality and worker compensation.