The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.

The on-paper value of Trump's Dell stock holdings has soared potentially by millions since he used the White House to shill for the company earlier this month.

The president was hyping Dell in public speeches not long after he invested somewhere between $1 million and $5 million in the tech company.

Ethics watchdogs are voicing concern at a potential conflict of interest.

The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.

Dell stock surges after President Donald Trump mentions it, similar to the pattern seen with Intel.

Dell share soared nearly 40% on Thursday.