Dell, HP gain on report Nvidia in talks to buy major PC maker

Helmerich & Payne

13/04/2026 17:46

** Shares of PC makers Dell DELL.N and HP HP.N rise 6% and 3.6% respectively

** Nvidia NVDA.O has held talks for over a year to buy a large PC maker, SemiAccurate reported

** The report added that the talks have reached a critical stage, with Nvidia expected to either finalize a transaction or walk away after extended negotiations dating back to late 2024

** Reuters could not verify the report

** SemiAccurate says the proposed deal, if completed, would be one of the most consequential shifts in the computing industry since the emergence of modern PCs, though it did not name the target

** Up to last close, Dell shares were up about 48% for the year, while HP had gained roughly 25%

 (Reporting by Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru)

 ((Kritika.Lamba@thomsonreuters.com))