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

Why Investors Shouldn’t Buy Lyft Stock Now

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Why buy Lyft stock when Uber sells at a similar valuation? LYFT is not the best ride-share play at this point.

Why You Should Not Buy Snap Stock Now

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

With high competition, and shares trading at a high valuation, SNAP stock is not a screaming buy at the current price.

Has Aurora Cannabis Stock Bottomed Out? Not So Fast!

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

The fortunes of Aurora stock could turn on a dime, so don't short this stock. Don't buy it either, considering the murky waters in the short-term. Keep pot stocks like ACB on your radar, but take your time before making a move.

Google Stock Is Fairly Priced, But Shares Could Go Higher

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Although Google stock faces some stiff opposition, this fairly valued investment is supported by robust businesses in cloud computing and wearables.

After the Recent Rally, Keep Away from Tesla Stock While It Cools

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shorting TSLA stock is risky business, but going long could be a foolish move. With clearer opportunities out there, save yourself the headache and avoid going long (or short) Tesla stock.

Don’t Buy Qualcomm Stock Before Earnings

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Despite its 5G catalyst, antitrust and trade war risks continue to impact QCOM stock. With this in mind, wait for a dip before buying QCOM.

Wait for a Better Price Before Pouncing on Shopify Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

e-commerce trends are on the side of SHOP stock. But at its current valuation of Shopify stock, it may pay to wait for a lower price.

After Last Week’s Earnings Miss, All Bets Are Off for Amazon Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Increased shipping costs and AWS margin declines impact Amazon stock in the short term. With a high valuation, wait for a better entry point.

Salesforce Stock Is Overvalued Despite Posting Revenue Growth

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

So what's the call? Salesforce stock is definitely not a name to short. The company's prospects remain solid. But before going long, wait for a more reasonable entry point. In a market correction, CRM stock may be a great opportunity. For now, the stock remains a pass.

Apple Stock Is Too Hot to Touch Ahead of Today’s Earnings

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple stock has been on fire throughout 2019. But with the recent rally, buying ahead of earnings may not be the best move.

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