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 Growth Stocks With Massive Potential
IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX), Generac Holdings (GNRC), and MKS Instruments (MKSI) are 3 growth stocks with major potential. Should you buy the dip?
Scoop Up These 2 Semiconductor Stocks on Pullbacks
Qorvo (QRVO) and Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) were two stocks that have experienced steep corrections in recent weeks. However, there are signs that the selling pressure may relax and we could see a bounce in certain semiconductor stocks.
Should ChemoCentryx Be in Your Portfolio?
Biotech and pharmaceutical stocks have come to the forefront due to the pandemic. ChemoCentryx (CCXI) aims to provide therapies to combat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory disorders, but is it a buy? Read more to find out.
Is SemiLEDS a Winning Semiconductor Stock?
With a global wide chip shortage, many semiconductor stocks have seen their shares rise recently. But not all chip stocks are solid picks. LED chipmaker SemiLEDs (LEDS) has seen its price wildly swing up and down. But is now a good time to buy? Read more to find out.
Avoid These 3 Stocks
The market has weakened in the past couple of days. Certain stocks are more vulnerable in bearish market conditions especially if they weakening fundamentals. The POWR Ratings can help you identify these stocks and recently downgraded Borr Drilling (BORR), Host Hotels & Resorts (HST), and JetBlue Airways (JBLU).
3 Strong Buy Rated Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio
As the market extends losses, investors should consider stocks rated a Strong Buy or Buy in our POWR Ratings system. Finding stocks that were just upgraded to a Strong Buy is an even better choice. These stocks have a better chance of outperforming than Sell rated stocks, which is why we are recommending Brightcove (BCOV), Columbus McKinnon (CMCO), and Jabil (JBL).
Grab These 2 Beaten Down Tech Stocks Before They Rebound
While tech shares soared last year, some stocks saw their shares retreat in 2021. In fact, a number of solid companies have been beaten down over the past few weeks, which provides a great buying opportunity. Read more to learn why Patrick Ryan thinks you should consider F5 Networks (FFIV) and MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (MTSI).
3 Consumer Goods Stocks to Consider in an Inflationary Environment
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB), Proctor & Gamble (PG), and The Clorox Company (CLX) are 3 consumer goods stocks that may face near-term headwinds due to rising supply costs. Patrick Ryan gives his take on why investors in these stocks should be cautious.
Netflix vs. Spotify: Which Streaming Stock is a Better Buy?
Netflix is the most well known video streaming service and Spotify is the most well-known audio streaming service. As streaming services became extremely popular during the pandemic, both companies benefited. But now that the economy is opening back up, there will be less of a need for streaming. Which stock will fare better in a post pandemic world? Read more to find.