Trump tells Americans to buy Dell computers, stock jumps 7%

The president promoted Dell during a White House ceremony marking the launch of Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment vehicles for U.S. children

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President Donald Trump told Americans to buy Dell $DELL computers during a White House event Monday, and Dell stock rose more than 7% following his remarks.

"Go out and buy a Dell computer," Trump said during an Oval Office ceremony marking the launch of Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment vehicles for children 18 and under. The event also featured a joint opening bell ringing by the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq $NDAQ — the first time either exchange had held the ceremony at the White House, and the first time both had opened trading together.

Trump directed his endorsement at Dell founder Michael........

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