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Technology has changed the world for the better and consists of using scientific and technical knowledge to create improvements and efficiencies in products or services. People interact with technology every day, such as by sending a text on an Apple iPhone or by taking a ride in a Toyota Corolla. As one of the largest sectors in the world, technology helps create innovative and useful inventions for the betterment of society.

Recent Technology Stocks Articles

Apple’s New Killer App: Its Smartphone Software Patent

The basic smartphone user interface is ruled an Apple invention. The ground beneath nearly all of its rivals has shifted -- and it's far more dangerous now.

Nokia Brushes Off Moody’s Downgrade

Nokia officials said that Moody's recent two-notch downgrade of its credit rating would have a "limited" impact on the company.

Tech Is Still The Toast of the Town

Tech stocks continue to do well despite only mediocre earnings, while gold mining stocks are lagging the markets.

Friday Apple Rumors: Looming iTV Prompts New Alliances

TV makers are forming technology alliances ahead of Apple-branded TV; business adoption of iPad up with Retina model; and Samsung Galaxy Tab appeal is denied.

Microsoft Takes Q4 Loss on $6.2B Charge

Microsoft posted its first quarterly loss yesterday after taking a $6.2 billion charge to write down a failed 2007 online ad acquisition.

5 Bloodied Chinese Tech Stocks to Buy Now

A number of Chinese stocks have been bloodied up of late, but the best of the best opportunities to buy low are in the tech/Internet space. Here are 5 to grab.

Women Love Bad Boys … er, Businesses

With so few females making it to the corner office, you can't help but wonder why so many end up taking fixer-upper jobs at struggling tech companies.

IBM: Why Big Blue Is a Big Buy

Add it all up, and IBM has great growth prospects -- and an appealing valuation. Its products are becoming more and more essential to businesses worldwide.

Microsoft’s First Loss Is Traders’ Gain

Microsoft posted its first quarterly loss in history, but that ominous-sounding landmark is more headline fodder than substance.

All Earnings, All the Time — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Tech stocks ruled the day as strong earnings in the sector and across the board helped lift markets to gains Thursday.

Google Finds a Way to Beat

Motorola Mobility provided a lift to second-quarter earnings, but long-term issues linger. A big one: Cost per click on Google ads is still falling.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Verizon Q2 iPhone Sales Slip

Verizon sold 2.7 million iPhones last quarter; a U.S. senator urges the DOJ to drop its ebook suit against Apple; and North Carolina gets a second data center.

Don’t Be Fooled By Nokia’s Second Quarter

Nokia's second quarter was awful -- just not as awful as expected. Anyone who was swayed by an early jolt in NOK shares needs to sober up.

Semiconductors Take a Leading Role

The sector's outperformance in Wednesday's rally could be significant. Here's an option play that keys on this potential trend.

VMware Looks More Like a Winner

The multiple shifts in leadership with EMC -- with VMWare chief going to EMC and EMC's Pat Gelsinger going to VMWare -- may hint at a merger.

Nokia: Q2 Loss Deepens as Smartphone Sales Drop 34%

Nokia posted a $1.72 billion net loss during the second quarter, as its smartphone sales dropped 34% compared to last year.

Tech Takes Over the Market — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Tech stocks rallied despite a warning from Intel, leading the Nasdaq to gains of more than 1%, and eBay, IBM and Qualcomm were on the rise late.

Intel Is Getting Its Mojo Back

Thanks to already-low expectations and some reasons to be positive going forward, few people are sweating Intel's forecast cut.

Memo to Marissa Mayer, Re: Turnarounds

Turnarounds are exceedingly tough to pull off -- but not quite impossible. For inspiration, Yahoo's new(est) CEO should look no further than these three examples.