Sophia Nicholson
Sophia Nicholson has been working with Market Realist since 2017 and covering the TMT (technology, media, and telecom) sector. She has rich experience and over 11 years' sell-side background in analyzing financial reports and identifying investment opportunities. Over the years, Sophia has covered various industries—including TMT, consumer staples, and the consumer discretionary sector. Prior to Market Realist, she worked for one of the leading investment research firms in the US. Sophia's background spans evaluating company portfolios, identifying the overall financial worth of companies, and writing financial articles. Sophia holds an M.Sc. in finance.
Disclosure: I am in full compliance with all ethics and other policies for Market Realist research analysts. I am not invested in securities that I cover on Market Realist.
More From Sophia Nicholson
Understanding Dish Network’s Declining Revenue Trend
Dish Network’s (DISH) revenues have been falling YoY (year-over-year) for the past eight straight quarters.
How Credit Agencies Are Rating NFLX after Its Bond Offering
Netflix’s latest bond offering of $2 billion marks the second time it has been involved in a bond offering this year.
What Made Instagram More Popular than Facebook?
Facebook (FB) acquired Instagram in 2012, and since then, the company has been keen on expanding its user base.
Is Amazon’s Alexa Losing Popularity to Google Assistant?
Amazon’s (AMZN) Alexa-powered Echo has been competing with Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google Home devices.
Why Disney Had to Discontinue Its Share Repurchase Program
Disney announced that it would not continue its share repurchase program until it completed its proposed acquisition of media assets from 21st Century Fox.
How Shazam Acquisition Could Benefit Apple
Apple (AAPL) finally received the green light from regulators in the European Union last week to acquire UK-based music recognition app Shazam Entertainment.
How Is Microsoft Returning Value to Shareholders?
Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) has been rewarding its shareholders with dividend payments.
Where Netflix’s Valuation Stands among Its Peers
Netflix is now trading at a PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 239.61x.
Why Is Facebook Investing in Original Shows?
Facebook (FB) is reportedly in discussions to bring global soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo into a reality show.
Instagram’s Popularity Keeps Rising
Instagram is rapidly growing and has an active advertiser base of around 2 million, which doubled in just five months.
How Netflix’s Original Content Spending Impacts Its Rivals
On May 14, Netflix’s chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, announced that the company plans to invest ~85.0% of total spending in original content.
Analyzing T-Mobile’s Valuation Multiples
At the end of May 14, T-Mobile (TMUS) had a market cap of ~$47.8 billion.
Why Disney Is Investing in Theme Parks
In fiscal 2Q18, Disney’s Parks and Resorts segment reported revenues of $4.9 billion.
Understanding Time Warner’s Warner Bros. Revenue Trends
Time Warner’s (TWX) studio segment, Warner Bros., had a weak 1Q18, with both its revenue and operating income falling.
Verizon’s Customer Base in 1Q18
The performance of a mobile carrier’s network determines its customer base, and Verizon (VZ) has been making efforts to improve its network in order to keep customers.
Apple’s iPhone Demand in India
Despite its high price, Apple’s iPhone X was reportedly well received by Indian consumers.
A Look at the Dropbox’s User Base
Dropbox (DBX) has grown its registered user base by 25% year-over-year to 500 million in 2017 across 180 countries.
Can Dropbox Turn Its Losses into Profits?
Dropbox (DBX) is the first loss-making company to go public, and it had an overwhelming response from investors when it did on March 23, 2018.
How Fake News and Crypto Scams Are Hurting Twitter’s Audience
Although Twitter’s MAU was 4.0% higher than in 4Q16, there were no additional users in 4Q17 from 3Q17.
Will Disney’s Streaming Services Curb Falling ESPN Subscribers?
The Walt Disney Company’s (DIS) flagship sports network, ESPN, has been facing a continued decline in its number of subscribers over the past few years.
How Will the New Fox Look after the Disney Deal?
21st Century Fox (FOXA) will be left with news and sports assets after selling most of its assets to the Walt Disney Company (DIS) in a $52.4 billion deal.
How Will Disney Benefit from Its 21st Century Fox Acquisition?
Media behemoth the Walt Disney Company (DIS) has announced the purchase of another media company, 21st Century Fox (FOXA).
Understanding Walt Disney’s Deal with 21st Century Fox
In December 2017, the Walt Disney Company (DIS) announced its plans to buy some of the assets of 21st Century Fox (FOXA) for an equity value of ~$52.4 billion.
Behind Time Warner’s Growing HBO Subscribers
n 4Q17, Time Warner’s HBO segment reported quarterly revenue growth of 13% at $1.7 billion. HBO contributes ~19.5% of Time Warner’s total revenues.
How Will Cisco’s Infinite Video Platform Target the OTT Industry?
According to Juniper Research, the value of the digital TV and video industry is expected to grow to $119 billion by 2022, up from an estimated $64 billion in 2017.
What Is Ericsson’s View on 5G Subscriptions?
Telecom gear maker Ericsson (ERIC) predicts that ~1.0 billion subscribers could have access to 5G mobile networks by 2023.
Why Did Micron Sue Chinese Companies over DRAM Technology?
The DRAM market is dominated by three suppliers—Samsung (SSNLF), SK Hynix, and Micron Technologies—commanding more than 90% of the market share.
How Acquisition of Shazam Could Benefit Apple
Apple (AAPL) has finally decided to purchase UK-based (EWU) music recognition app Shazam Entertainment.
Amazon Unveils Amazon Prime in Southeast Asia
Amazon (AMZN) has finally launched its Prime membership in Singapore, thus expanding its reach in the fastest growing region of Southeast Asia.
Why Amazon Is Partnering with Equinix
Amazon’s (AMZN) cloud services unit, Amazon Web Services (or AWS), and Equinix (EQIX) have strengthened their partnership.
Amazon’s Alexa Could Have Large Growth Prospects in Offices
Amazon’s (AMZN) cloud computing business Amazon Web Services (or AWS) has decided to take its virtual assistant Alexa to offices.
Will AT&T Agree to Sell CNN or DIRECTV for Time Warner Buyout?
Amid rising competition in the wireless space, AT&T (T) has its hopes in the proposed acquisition of leading content provider Time Warner (TWX).
