Are These Cheap Tech Laggards Worth a Buy?

Technology led the stock market out of the Great Recession. Since it officially ended in June 2009, the Nasdaq 100 -- widely considered the broadest technology-focused index -- has increased by 330%, nearly double the S&P 500's advance of 180%.

Still, the advance of technology has been uneven. Companies that provide next-generation technology -- like Apple, Alphabet, and Facebook -- have led its strong performance. Meanwhile, many old-technology companies have struggled to defend their market shares amid a shift in consumer behavior.

Source: Fool.com