Home Depot CEO: One of the Good Guys

04/02/07 - 02:08 PM EDT

Marek Fuchs

At least symbolically, it is clear that he isn't the failed and off-putting King Robby. But, investors, don't ever think articles like this mean the company will necessarily be any better off. And a word to the wise: If the CEO ever comes to your lunch table, even if the guy is wearing khakis and an orange apron, make room.

Fed Composition 101

Speaking of CEOs of troubled companies, let's talk Michael Dell. Specifically, let's talk last Thursday's press release from the company about continuing accounting troubles. Or, uh, its accounting troubles that are winding down.

Anyhow, does anyone else think that Dell (DELL Quote - Cramer on DELL - Stock Picks) is taking writing lessons from the Fed? The company drops hints that the investigation is ending, but it seems to have no idea about charges. There is a chance of rain, and it might be sunny.

Wall Street seems pretty split on the meaning -- or lack thereof -- of Dell's comments. But I want to throw this one open to readers. Give me your best interpretation of Dell's Fed imitation. I might give out an award to the best, especially if you can mix insight with humor. You won't win any money, but I promise to grace you with my presence at the lunch table. Most important, a wish for health and happiness to those of you sitting down tonight at a Passover table.

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At the time of publication, Fuchs had no positions in any of the stocks mentioned in this column.

A journalist with a background on Wall Street, Marek Fuchs has written the County Lines column for The New York Times for the past five years. He also contributes regular breaking news and feature stories to many of the paper's other sections, including Metro, National and Sports. Fuchs was the editor-in-chief of Fertilemind.net, a financial Web site twice named "Best of the Web" by Forbes Magazine. He was also a stockbroker with Shearson Lehman Brothers in Manhattan and a money manager. He is currently writing a chapter for a book coming out in early 2007 on a really embarrassing subject. He lives in a loud house with three children. Fuchs appreciates your feedback; click here to send him an email.

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