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
Target vs. Best Buy: Which Retailer is a Better Buy?
Target (TGT) and Best Buy (BBY) are two top retailers with growing online sales. However, they should also benefit from the surge in retail traffic when the economy returns to normal. Which is the better buy?
Avoid These 3 Overvalued Gig Economy Stocks
One of the many negative effects of the pandemic was massive job losses. This led workers to find gig jobs at companies such as Airbnb (ABNB), Uber Technologies (UBER), and Fiverr International (FVRR). Now that the economy is rapidly improving and job prospects are bullish, these stocks should be avoided.
Sony vs. Nintendo: Which Video Game Stock is a Better Buy?
Video gaming accelerated during the pandemic. However, it already had an impressive growth trajectory due to its popularity among younger people, and the industry's under-monetization. Two of the top console makers are Sony (SONY) and Nintendo (NTDOY). Which is the better buy?
4 Downgraded Stocks to Sell in May
Investors can use our proprietary POWR Ratings to help gauge whether they should consider buying a stock or selling a stock. A stock with a Strong Buy or Buy rating is indicative of a strong company, while a Strong Sell or Sell rating means investors should avoid. That's why investors should not invest in recently downgraded stocks such as Hawaiian Holdings (HA), Luokung Technology (LKCO), Remark Media (MARK), and Snap (SNAP).
3 Upgraded Stocks to Buy as the S&P 500 Flirts With New Highs
Brunswick (BC), Boyd Gaming (BYD), and Owens Corning (OC) are 3 stocks that investors should consider buying as the S&P 500 approaches new highs.
Paccar vs. Cummins: Which Stock is a Better Buy?
With many auto stocks on fire over the past couple months, Patrick Ryan though it would interesting to compare Paccar (PCAR) and Cummins (CMI). PCAR sells trucks, while CMI makes engines. But which is the better buy now? Read more to find out.
Transocean: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Transocean (RIG) is highly leveraged to oil prices. However, the company has a high debt load and offshore drilling is expected to be the last segment to recover. Patrick Ryan gives his take on whether RIG is a buy, sell, or hold.
Does Bionano Genomics Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio?
Life science company Bionano Genomics (BNGO) has been getting a lot of attention on Wall Street on both the long and short side. While its stock volatility may scare some, traders have certainly been interested. Does this stock belong in your portfolio? Read more to find out.
Should TherapeuticsMD Be in Your Portfolio?
Healthcare stocks have gained prominence due to the pandemic putting an emphasis on the sector. While many large cap companies get their fair share of news, we shouldn't exclude lesser known companies such as TherapeuticsMD Inc. (TXMD). This pharmaceutical company makes products geared towards women. But is it a stock to buy now? Read more to find out.