Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) stock rose over 7% during intraday trading on July 7, eventually closing up 4%, directly triggered by U.S. President Trump publicly telling investors "go buy Dell computers" during a joint opening bell ceremony with the NYSE and Nasdaq in the Oval Office of the White House. On the same day, Trump praised Michael Dell and his wife for their $6 billion donation to the "Trump Account" investment plan.
Context of Trump's "Go Buy Dell Computers" Remarks at the Opening Bell Ceremony
On Monday, July 7, 2026, Trump jointly hosted a rare opening bell ceremony with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq in the Oval Office. After the ceremony, he directly told investors "go buy Dell computers"; according to Yahoo Finance data, Dell's stock immediately rose over 7% following these remarks.
During the event, Trump praised Michael and Susan Dell's support for the "Trump Account" plan and stated, "I'm going to ask for another $6 billion... we'll restart the whole process." This was not Trump's first recommendation of Dell—he had already mentioned the couple's donation plan back in May 2026.
Trump's 24 Dell Trades Revealed: 5 Accounts, Purchases Up to $770,000
Trump's 2025 financial disclosure, released last week, showed he held Dell-related transactions across 5 accounts, totaling 24 trades (dating from January 29 to November 18), including 16 purchases and 8 sales.
Based on disclosed value ranges, the total value of these trades is approximately $300,000 to $1 million: purchase amounts reached up to $770,000, sales up to $225,000, with purchases accounting for the majority of the total value.
"Trump Account" Launch and Corporate Response: Over 10 Companies Including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Micron Follow Suit
The "Trump Account" plan officially launched on July 4, 2026, designed as a tax-advantaged children's investment account targeting U.S. children under 10 born before January 1, 2025; the Michael & Susan Dell couple's $6 billion donation is the largest single contribution.
On the same day, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell stated on X that she would donate one share of SpaceX stock to the Trump Account to cover over 2 million American children. Publicly listed companies that announced providing the equivalent of the government's $1,000 subsidy for employees' children include:
· Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BK), BlackRock (NYSE: BLK)
· Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU)
· Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD), SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI)
· Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR), Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), and Chime Financial
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Dell stock surge on Monday and by how much?
According to reports, Dell stock (NYSE: DELL) rose over 7% during intraday trading and closed up 4%; directly triggered by Trump telling investors "go buy Dell computers" at the Oval Office opening bell ceremony and praising the Michael & Susan Dell couple's $6 billion donation to the "Trump Account" plan.
What personal holdings in Dell did Trump disclose?
According to Trump's 2025 financial disclosure released last week, he held 24 Dell-related transactions across 5 accounts (January 29 to November 18), including 16 purchases and 8 sales, with a total value of approximately $300,000 to $1 million; purchases up to $770,000, sales up to $225,000.
How did the overall U.S. stock market perform on Monday? Did the Dow hit a new all-time high?
According to reports, on Monday, July 7, 2026, U.S. stocks broadly strengthened: the S&P 500 rose 0.72% to close at 7,537.43; the Nasdaq rose 1.12% to close at 26,121.16; the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 155.84 points (0.29%) to close at 53,055.91, a new all-time high, also hitting an intraday high.
