Dell stock rises Tuesday during talks of possible buyout

9:35 AM, Jan 15, 2013   |    comments
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UNDATED (CNN) -- Dell stock rose again today (Tuesday) on reports the struggling personal computer maker is in talks about a possible buyout.

Shares of Dell rose nearly 4-percent early today after jumping 13-percent Monday.

According to Bloomberg News, Dell has discussed a potential sale with several private equity firms.

The company has has struggled to compete in the wake of declining P-C sales as new mobile options continue to emerge from rivals Apple and Android developer Google.

The news also comes as Dell rival Hewlett-Packard was said to have dethroned Lenovo as the top PC maker.

A Dell spokesman said Monday that the company does not comment on rumor or speculation.