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Targeting Opportunities from the Software Selloff

September 20, 2024

 

Analysts Hilary Frisch and Tom Mao join Jeff Schulze to discuss the drivers of a recent slowdown for software stocks and the important role software will play in the next phase of AI adoption. They also highlight companies best positioned as the industry rebounds amid easing financial conditions and normalizing spending.

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