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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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The technology sector, particularly the “Magnificent Seven” group of megacap stocks, has seen a surge in value over the last decade or so.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

That’s a discount to their historical averages and just a slight premium to the broader software sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Director of Pendine Park, Mario Kreft, said the sector would be "lost" without migrant workers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Investors remain skeptical of the sector, concerned that the industry could be disrupted by the advent of artificial-intelligence tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Each sector measured exactly ten light-hours across, or about 10.8 billion kilometers.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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