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
2 Supply Chain Management Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now
Celestica (CLS) and Wipro Limited (WIT) are 2 supply chain management stocks. These stocks could see continued gains as the world's supply chains need to be fixed and improved upon following vulnerabilities revealed by the pandemic.
MongoDB vs. Cloudera: Which Software Stock is a Better Buy?
As the economy becomes more digitized, the demand for software solutions will continue to rise. That's why software stocks are often on the minds of investors. MongoDB (MDB) and Cloudera (CLDR) are two lesser known names, but still worth a look. Read more to find out which is the better stock.
Taiwan Semiconductor vs. Intel: Which Semiconductor Stock is a Better Buy?
As the global chip shortage rages on, the shares of automakers and electronic device makers suffer. However, chip stocks continue to see gains. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Co (TSM) and Intel (INTC) are two well known chip stocks, but which is the better buy? Read more to find out.
Check Point Software vs. Fortinet: Which Cybersecurity Stock is a Better Choice?
With more business being done online, the chance of being affected by cyber crimes has gone up. That makes the need for cybersecurity companies high. Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) and Fortinet (FTNT) are two such companies, but which is the better buy right now? Read more to find out.
Broadcom vs. NVIDIA: Which Chip Stock is a Better Buy?
While many parts of the market are struggling, chip stocks are an exception. Broadcom (AVGO) and NVIDIA (NVDA) are two of the industry’s most important players. Find out which is the better buy.
3 Upgraded Stocks to Buy on the Dip
The latest POWR Ratings updates reveal more than a dozen stocks have been upgraded to A grades. An A grade indicates a stock is a Strong Buy. Conn’s (CONN), Haverty Furniture Companies (HVT), and Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) are three such stocks recently upgraded to A grades.
Why You Need to Avoid These 3 Downgraded Stocks
Our proprietary POWR Ratings system evaluates stocks based on 118 different factors. Investors should only consider buying stocks rated a Strong Buy or Buy, and should definitely avoid stocks rated a Sell or Strong Sell. Editas Medicine (EDIT), Vislink Technologies (VISL), and easyJet (ESYJY) are three stocks that were recently downgraded Strong Sell and should be avoided.
Quanta Services vs. EMCOR Group: Which Engineering & Construction Stock is a Better Buy?
Quanta Services (PWR) and EMCOR Group (EME) are two of the top engineering stocks. Both sectors are poised to benefit from the infrastructure bill as well as the coming CAPEX cycle. Patrick Ryan breaks down which stock is the better buy.
Veeva Systems vs. HMS Holdings: Which Cloud-Powered MedTech Stock is a Better Buy?
One of the technologies that came the forefront during the pandemic was the cloud. Cloud computing was already gaining traction before COVID hit, but is now becoming a bigger part of our lives. For instance, the cloud is starting to play a major role in the healthcare sector, and Veeva Systems (VEEV) and HMS Holdings (HMSY) are two such examples. But which is the better buy? Read more to find out.