Judge Denies Office Depot Inc (ODP) and Staples, Inc. (SPLS) Deal Shares fell below the $19-a-share level on Wednesday for the first time since early 2012. Management noted continued weakness in consumer spending levels that worsened in the middle of March - which was about a month into the epic 50% rebound in wholesale gasoline prices. The company was recently initiated with an "underperform" rating by analysts at RBC Capital Markets on concerns over intensifying competition and an ongoing shift to e-commerce.