Brian Nichols

Brian Nichols

InvestorPlace Contributor

Recent Articles

How FiOS Threatens Verizon Stock Long-Term (VZ)

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

VZ needs to act fast with FiOS before it loses its value due to competition. That would free Verizon to focus on Wireless even more.

320M Users Won’t Drive Twitter Inc Higher. But 800M Will! (TWTR)

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

Twitter stock should recover as the company monetizes its large user base and Dorsey's vision comes to life.

FTR vs. CTL: Which Is the Better Dividend Stock?

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

FTR isn't equipped to tackle the competitive broadband market, while CTL has a more favorable mix of businesses outside of wireline phones.

Why Biogen Stock Is Still A Sell (BIIB)

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

Biogen stock has fallen 30% the last six months, but BIIB could still go a lot lower as its MS franchise is challenged and other drugs fail to reach potential.

Gilead (GILD) Stock Isn’t Going Anywhere, Unless …

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gilead upped its product sales guidance for its HCV drugs, but sales are soon to hit a wall. Investors want management to break out its cash on something worthwhile before they bid GILD stock any higher.

Alibaba Stock Saved By Rising Take Rate (BABA)

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

BABA's mobile also improving, and Alibaba stock will continue to follow even if user growth slows.

Apple Inc.: Should You Buy AAPL Stock After Q4 Earnings?

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple earnings were about what you would expect -- a few pleasant surprises, and a few disappointments. AAPL bulls shouldn't be discouraged.

Walgreens Bid For Rite Aid Stock Might Spark An M&A Battle (RAD,WBA)

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

WBA is making a move for Rite Aid stock, but don't be surprised if Express Scripts and others join the battle.

Why AAPL Stock Will Reach $200

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

AAPL stock is bound to reach $200 because of both its valuation and because of Apple's emphasis on buybacks.

GILD Stock: What Investors Really Want to See From Q3

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gilead Science's Q3 numbers aren't as important to GILD stock compared to what it does to solidify the future.

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