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
Texas Instruments vs. Advanced MicroDevices: Which Semiconductor Stock is a Better Buy?
Semiconductor stocks have staged an impressive bounce following the selloff in tech stocks. Two of the top semiconductor companies are Advanced MicroDevices (AMD) and Texas Instruments (TXN). Patrick Ryan breaks down which is the better buy.
Down 13% in 2021, is Now a Good Time to Scoop Up Autodesk Stock?
While the tech industry was the market's darling in 2020, results have been mixed so far this year. This is especially true for Autodesk (ADSK). The stock is down so far for the year, but is it a buying opportunity? Read more to find out.
3 Stocks You Must Avoid This Month
With all the volatility in the market, its best to avoid stocks that are rated Sell or Strong Sell in our POWR Ratings service. The following three stock have recently been downgraded and should be avoided: CuriosityStream (CURI), PG&E (PCG), and Rekor Systems (REKR).
Is the ARK Innovation ETF a Good Investment for 2021?
Cathie Wood's family of ARK ETFs have been among the best-performers as she enthusiastically embraces high-multiple, innovative tech stocks. In the last couple of weeks, ARKK has dropped by more than 20%. Patrick Ryan gives his take on whether it's time to buy.
3 Upgraded Stocks to Consider Buying
The market is up nearly 5% in the last 3 days as it looks like the bull market is ready to resume. Investors should consider upgraded stocks like DPZ, ZBRA, and PTC as they have the best chances of outperforming.
3 Under the Radar Dividend Stocks Rated Strong Buy
As markets are getting bumpy, investors may want to consider dividend stocks that tend to be as less volatile. Better yet, consider under the radar dividend stocks such as OneMain Holdings (OMF), Vector Group (VGR), and Star Group (SGU).
Buy These 3 Cybersecurity ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio
As more people work from home, the need for cybersecurity rises dramatically. That's why investors should consider investing in the cybersecurity industry. ETFs such as First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR), ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK), and iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (IHAK) provide broad exposure to the industry.
Teradata vs. Snowflake: Which Cloud Stock is a Better Buy?
In 2020, cloud computing stocks were some of the best performers in the market. In recent weeks, they have sold off along with the tech sector. Patrick Ryan compares and contrasts Snowflake (SNOW) and Teradata (TDC) to see which is the better pick.
CVS Health vs. Rite Aid: Which Pharmacy Stock is a Better Buy?
CVS Health (CVS) and Rite Aid (RAD) are two of the largest pharmacies in the US. Pharmacy stocks have outperformed in recent months as many expect consumer spending to be quite strong in 2021 and 2022. Patrick Ryan breaks down which is the best pick for your portfolio.