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
Broadcom vs. Qualcomm: Which 5G Stock is a Better Buy?
The 5G revolution is here and many companies are poised to benefit from this groundbreaking technology, including chipmakers Broadcom (AVGO) and Qualcomm (QCOM). But which stock is a better buy now? Read more to find out.
3 Stocks to Buy as Lumber Prices Skyrocket
Lumber prices have been soaring amid increaesd demand due to a strong housing market. Patrick Ryan identifies 3 stocks which investors should consider buying.
KeyCorp is Up 17% in 2021, Will the Rally Continue?
While financial stocks suffered most of last year, many rebounded in the fall as the outlook for the economy improved. This has certainly been the case for KeyCorp (KEY) which is now up almost 20% for the year. Will this rally continue? Read more to find out.
Navient: An Under the Radar Consumer Finance Company to Buy Now
Navient (NAVI) is appealing for a variety of reasons. It has a cheap valuation, and the stock should benefit from the improving economy. Patrick Ryan explains why the stock is a worthy addition to your portfolio.
Is Scientific Games a Winner in the Gambling Industry?
Like most stocks, Scientific Games (SGMS) fell last spring when the pandemic took hold. The stock soared in the fall when pharmaceutical companies announced positive vaccine results. With an economic recovery in view, people would start gambling again. But is the stock still a buy? Read more to find out.
Why Xerox Stock Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio
Xerox (XRX) is a dividend-paying, technology stock. The company should benefit from the acceleration in economic growth over the next 12 months. Patrick Ryan breaks down why you should consider adding it to your portfolio.
Is Now the Time to Buy Starbucks Stock?
Starbucks (SBUX) stock has been on a tear over the past year as the company made the necessary adjustments during the pandemic. With the stock's price almost double where it was last year, is it still a buy? Read more to find out.
Avoid These 3 Stocks for April
The market's choppy performance over the past several weeks reinforces the need to pick solid stocks and avoid low-rated ones. That's why investors should make shore to avoid recently downgraded stocks in our POWR Ratings system such as AmWell (AMWL), Shift4 Payments (FOUR), and Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY).
3 Upgraded Stocks to Consider Buying
The stock market has been in a rotation for the last two months. Yet, there are some signs that the bull market may be ready to resume. Patrick Ryan identifies 3 stocks likely to outperform.