"Personal computer maker Dell Inc reported a 21 percent increase in third-quarter earnings on Thursday, citing significant growth in key European and Asian markets. Dell said that it earned $677 million, or 26 cents a share, in the three months ended Oct. 31 compared to $561 million, 21 cents a share, in the same quarter last year," reports AP. "Revenue was $10.62 billion, 16 percent higher than the $9.14 billion reported in the same quarter last year and up more than 40 percent from two years ago."