About Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan has invested in stocks and traded options for more than a decade. He specializes in growth stocks, with a particular focus on those in the technology and entertainment sectors. Patrick began writing for StockNews.com in 2019. His mission is to pinpoint growth stocks trading at attractive prices. This requires a focus on the fundamentals including in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis. Patrick often abides by a contrarian market strategy as he analyzes investment opportunities with irreverence for conventional logic. This often leads to finding hidden gems with tremendous long term upside potential.
Recent Articles By Patrick Ryan
3 Upgraded Stocks to Buy With the Market Approaching New Highs
The stock market is once again trying to break out to new highs. Three of the latest POWR Ratings upgrades are Volt Information Sciences (VOLT), STMicroelectronics (STM), and Pangea Logistics Solutions (PANL).
3 Downgraded Stocks to Avoid No Matter What
With the recent volatility in the markets, driven by a perceived change in stance from the Fed, investors need to make sure that they're invested in stocks that can cut through the noise. Just as important, though, is to avoid bad stocks. Which is why investors should avoid recently downgraded stocks such as MongoDB (MDB), Hyatt Hotels (H), and Almaden Minerals (AAU).
Cloudflare vs. NortonLifeLock: Which Cybersecurity Stock is a Better Buy?
As the internet becomes a bigger part of our lives, the likelihood of more cyber attacks is high. That's why individuals and companies need to stay prepared with cybersecurity applications. Cloudflare (NET) and NortonLifeLock (NLOK) should both benefit as cyber attacks are on the rise, but which is the better buy right now? Read more to find out.
Workday vs. Open Text: Which Software Stock is a Better Buy?
Software stocks were one of the strongest groups in 2020. In recent months, many pulled back and now seem ready to resume moving higher. Workday (WDAY) and Open Text (OTEX) are two of the top software stocks, which is the better buy?
3 Dividend Stocks Under $10 Yielding More Than 6%
Investors love low-priced stocks as they have the potential for strong returns. But if you find low-priced stocks that also offer a high dividend yield, then you get income plus the chance of strong gains. That's why Patrick Ryan is recommending Mobile Telesystems (MBT), Telefonica SA (TEF), and Veon (VEON).
D.R. Horton vs. Lennar: Which Homebuilding Stock is a Better Buy?
D.R. Horton (DHI) and Lennar Corporation (LEN) are two of the top homebuilders. Both have backed off in recent weeks, creating a compelling opportunity. Patrick Ryan breaks down which is the better buy.
3 Overvalued E-Commerce Stocks to Avoid
As more and more people get vaccinated and the economy opens up, consumers are heading back into stores. This is great news for brick and mortar stores. But they may mean that investors are likely to take profits from e-commerce stocks such as Pinduoduo (PDD), Jumia Technologies (JMIA), and Etsy (ETSY).
3 Cheap Retail Stocks to Scoop Up Now
Retail stocks are particularly interesting as they are benefitting from strong consumer spending, rising wages, and the economy reopening. Patrick Ryan identifies 3 cheap retail stocks worth buying: Lumber Liquidators Holding (LL), AutoNation (AN), and Macy’s (M).
Avoid These 3 Downgraded Stocks in June
If you're looking for a second opinion on your stocks, look no further than our proprietary POWR Ratings. Our ratings evaluate stock based on 118 different factors. Stocks that were downgraded to a Sell or Strong Sell such as SunPower Corporation (SPWR), Kaleido Biosciences (KLDO), and Ocugen (OCGN), mean its time to sell as these stocks are likely to underperform in the weeks and months ahead.