Thomas Niel

Thomas Niel

InvestorPlace Contributor

Expertise: Micro-Cap Stocks, Shareholder Activist Stocks, Value Stocks

Education: Bachelors in Accounting, CFA Program Participant (Completed Level I in 2017)

About Thomas:
Thomas Niel is an investment writer at InvestorPlace. With a professional background in accounting and financial analysis, his understanding of both words and figures pays dividends when writing clear, concise stock analysis.

A value investor at heart, Thomas looks at the fundamentals. Peer analysis and earnings multiples rarely tell the whole story. But, Thomas believes valuation metrics are a great starting point to separate the wheat from the chaff.

His work has appeared at several websites, including Seeking Alpha and TipRanks. Outside of investment research, Thomas provides inbound marketing content to the investment management industry.

You can follow Thomas on Twitter and check out his track record on TipRanks.

Recent Articles

Nio’s Continuing Cash Issues Make Nio Stock Unattractive

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Nio stock rallied thanks to a massive short squeeze. But the company still has huge cash issues. The bottom line is that investors should sell NIO immediately..

Valuation is High, But Microsoft Stock Could Head Higher

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Mulling an MSFT stock buy today? Are you confident in the bull market continuing? Then yes, Microsoft shares could move higher.

All Bets Are Off for Amarin Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Much of the upside from flagship drug Vascepa is already priced into Amarin stock. Wait for a pullback before buying AMRN stock.

Despite Its Big Moves in 2019, Apple Stock Can Climb Further in 2020

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

AAPL stock likely won't repeat the big moves seen in 2019. But multiple expansion alone could push AAPL up another 20% in 2020.

Snapchat Stock Won’t Top $20 This Year, but It’s a Good Buy on the Dip

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

But as SNAP stock bulls have discussed, the Snapchat platform benefits from a strong economy. Increased ad spend should sustain growth projections for SNAP stock. Until the economy starts to cool, it may not be worthwhile to short Snapchat stock.So what's the call? Consider a buy if the SNAP stock price dips. At current prices, there's not enough upside to compensate for underlying risks.

All Bets Are off Whether Aurora Stock Will Rebound in 2020

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

So what's the play? Don't buy, or short, Aurora stock. Aurora may be a more compelling opportunity down the road. But factoring in dilution risk against the current valuation, all bets are off whether ACB stock will deliver upside in 2020.

After Lackluster 2019, Pfizer Stock Could Rebound in 2020

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wall Street has discounted Pfizer's divestiture plans. But spinning off off-patent drugs could improve the valuation of PFE stock.

Stay on the Sidelines as the Future Looks Potentially Bleak for Teva Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

With shares rebounded, now may not be the time to enter Teva stock. Wait to see how upcoming opioid trials play out. If shares pull back to prior price levels, a buying opportunity may emerge. But for now, the risks do not match up with potential upside.

Regulatory Headwinds Could Disrupt Lyft Stock in 2020

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's tough to see the Lyft stock price making big moves in 2020. As I've said before, if you want to buy a ride-share stock, Uber may be a better opportunity. Otherwise, wait things out until LYFT stock offers a more compelling entry point.

It’s Probably Best to Lay off Nvidia Stock at These Levels

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

However, now is not the time to go short Nvidia stock. Investor sentiment is still on its side. Shares could rally higher, proving my "frothy valuation" thesis wrong again. It's tough to see how NVDA could trade at a higher multiple. But its less clear when or if investor sentiment will turn bearish in 2020.

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