Time To Buy Nokia? I Recommend Sticking To BlackBerry

Matthew Dow

Recently I wrote an article stating that I thought Blackberry (BBRY) is a worthwhile speculation today. My thesis being based around the strength of the new BB10 OS including its unique features, the mounting evidence that their new flagship phones the Z10 and soon to be released Q10 are receiving very positive reviews, and also the strength of the established user base which can make it a viable 3rd player in certain niches, such as in government and certain parts of the corporate world.

Another potential turnaround story in the smartphone industry is Nokia (NOK), which has also seen some life in the past months as their newest line of Lumia phones has done reasonably well in the market. Despite recent improvements in the company, I still feel that Nokia has a lot of risks and it is not clear at all longer term whether they can survive and be a prominent player in the market. In this article I will explain my hesitation to invest in Nokia today and why I think Blackberry is the more worthwhile of the two companies to speculate on over the coming year.

The Reemergence of Nokia - Is it Real?

Here is a look at the rollercoaster ride taken by investors in Nokia's stock over the past 6 months:

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