technology sector

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The technology sector is the segment of the economy comprising companies that develop, manufacture, or distribute technology-based goods and services.

This includes hardware makers, software developers, semiconductor firms, and internet-based businesses.

In stock markets and business reporting, the technology sector or tech sector refers to a category used to group and analyze these companies collectively.

The sector is known for rapid innovation and has driven much of the economic growth since the late twentieth century.

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