Dell: We'll outpace rivals despite global downturn

Dell Inc. said Thursday it expects sales to outpace computer maker rivals despite a slowing global economy.

CEO Michael Dell told reporters that "our expectation is that Dell will continue to grow faster than the industry this year."

The company warned last week that corporate spending on technology is weakening further, causing its shares to fall to their lowest point since September 2001 and dragging down other industry stocks.

Dell said Thursday that it sees tight credit conditions affecting the entire economy but the full impact of this "is not really clear given the nature of the situation."

The company draws …