Home Depot (HD) Higher As LBO Talk Gains Steam

Shares of Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) are 4% higher in early action as LBO speculation gains steam. A takeover of the home improvement giant would seem completely far-fetched not so long ago, but with the activity and wealth of private equity buyers, analysts now say a deal could make sense.

Recent reports from the New York Post, suggest private equity firms including KKR have held talks with investment banks about structuring the deal.