As global markets continue to recover from the August 5 sell-off, hopes for a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy have grown, with technology stocks leading the way. The Nasdaq Composite rose 12.24% from its intraday low, reflecting investor confidence in high-growth technology sectors. In this context, identifying promising technology stocks means looking for companies that are not only innovative but also resilient to market fluctuations and economic changes.

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Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: AbbVie Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures and sells medicines worldwide with a market capitalization of $342.49 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $55 billion from its pharmaceutical segment. With a focus on the discovery, development, manufacture and global sale of medicines, AbbVie operates within a significant market capitalization of $342.49 billion.

AbbVie’s recent advances, particularly in oncology and immunology, underscore its innovation edge. The approval of SKYRIZI for ulcerative colitis and the addition of EPKINLY to Ontario Health’s drug registry are significant milestones. Despite a 38.6% decline in profits last year, AbbVie forecasts a robust annual profit growth rate of 25.5%, outperforming the U.S. market average of 15.1%. In particular, research and development spending reached $6.2 billion last year, underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation and future growth potential in high-impact therapeutic areas such as oncology and immunology.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sea Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services sectors in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia and internationally and has a market capitalization of US$45.27 billion.

Operations: Sea Limited generates revenue from three main segments: digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services. The company operates in various regions, including Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Recent changes to Sea’s board of directors, including the hiring of AI expert Dr. Silvio Savarese, underscore the company’s commitment to innovation. Despite a 75.87% decline in net income to $79.91 million in the second quarter of 2024, revenue increased 22.96% year-on-year to $3.81 billion, demonstrating robust growth potential. The company’s R&D spending reflects a strategic focus on technological advancements and market expansion. Projected annual revenue growth is 12.4%, outpacing the U.S. market average of 8.8%.

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Overview: Shopify Inc. is a commerce company with a market capitalization of $96.20 billion that provides a comprehensive platform and services to businesses across multiple regions, including Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, and Latin America.

Operations: Shopify’s revenue is primarily from Internet software and services, with total revenue of $7.76 billion. The company operates in several regions, including Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Shopify’s recent strategic partnership with Pivotree aims to enhance the company’s enterprise commerce capabilities and enable seamless transitions for B2B and D2C customers. In the second quarter of 2024, Shopify reported revenues increasing to $1.48 billion from $1.25 billion a year earlier, while net income increased to $171 million from a loss of $1.31 billion. The company’s R&D spending reflects its commitment to innovation, with significant investments contributing to projected annual earnings growth of 19.8%, outperforming the U.S. market average of 15.1%.

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