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 Stocks You Must Avoid in April
Our POWR Ratings system evaluates stocks based on 118 factors. Stocks rated Sell or Strong sell are best avoided as they more likely to under perform in the weeks and months ahead. That's why you should avoid buying recently downgraded stocks Asana (ASAN), NIO (NIO), and McEwen Mining (MUX).
Visa: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Visa (V) is the largest credit card processor in the world. Its stock has been a major outperformer as digital payments continue taking a larger share of the overall pie.
MongoDB: Buy or Sell?
Over the past year, database platform provider MongoDB (MDB) saw its stock head higher until it hit a wall in February, and plummeted. As more companies utilize database platforms, should investors pick up the stock on the dip? Read more to find out.
PayPal: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Paypal (PYPL) is one of the big winners following the coronavirus as its stock has tripled since the bottom. It has exposure to fast-growing industries like e-commerce, cryptocurrencies, and digital wallets.
Isuzu Motors: An Under-the-Radar Electric Vehicle Stock
While everyone is focused on the big names in electric vehicles, investors may be missing out on an under the radar stock, Isuzu Motors (ISUZY). The company has moved from passenger vehicles to commercial vehicles, which should drive up its revenue in Japan. Read more to learn why this stock belongs in your portfolio.
Albertsons vs. Kroger: Which Supermarket Stock is a Better Buy?
As people were forced to stay home during the pandemic, restaurants business plummeted, while supermarkets saw sales surge. This higher level of revenue is expected to continue and should favor stocks like Albertsons Companies (ACI) and Kroger (KR). But which is a better buy now? Read more to find out.
Will IBM Stock Continue to Climb in Q2 2021?
One theme for the stock market in 2021 has been the rotation from growth stocks into value stocks. This is also happening in the stock market as companies like IBM (IBM) have outperformed. Will this continue in Q2?
Minerals Technologies: An Infrastructure Stock Worth Buying
Ever since the President announced his infrastructure plan, investors have focused on stocks that would benefit the most. One, in particular, Minerals Technologies (MTX) is poised to see its fortunes rise if the bill passes. Read more to find out why this stock could see its shares soar in the months ahead.
3 Downgraded Stocks to Avoid
The stock market is attempting to breakout to new highs, making it a good time for investors to dump underperforming stocks. JMIA, ALK, and MICT are 3 stocks downgraded by the POWR Ratings. Patrick Ryan breaks down why investors should consider selling these positions.