In the following video, Motley Fool tech and telecom analyst Andrew Tonner takes a look at Apple (AAPL +0.14%) vs. Nokia (NOK +22.84%), now that both companies have released earnings. He discusses the really positive things we've seen coming out of Nokia recently that have helped lift the stock as the company makes radical internal shifts to be more competitive in today's smartphone market, and he spells out what the problems were for Apple this quarter that have the share price so depressed. He also tells us which of these two companies he would prefer to buy right now.
Which Is the Better Buy, Apple or Nokia?
By Andrew Tonner – Jan 24, 2013 at 9:04PM
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Apple took a big hit today. Is Nokia's turnaround story compelling enough to make it the better buy?
About the Author
Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance. Follow @andrewtonner