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
Root vs. MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings: Which Insurance Stock is a Better Choice?
While insurance companies may not be as sexy as tech stocks, they can still be good investments. People are always buying insurance, which provides steady income for these companies. Root (ROOT) and MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (MSADY) are two lesser known insurance stocks, but which is the better buy? Read more to find out.
2 Top Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Invest In
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (IRBO) and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematics ETF (BOTZ) are two of the top AI and robotics ETFs. These sectors are poised to expand at a double-digit rate over the next decade and these offers investors a low-risk way to participate in their growth.
An Under the Radar Medical Device Stock That's a Screaming Buy
Natus Medical (NTUS) develops products and services for the health of babies. This is one area where people are willing to spend as much money as necessary which means NTUS has major upside or could be an acquisition target.
2 Best Tech Stocks to Buy as We Head into the Fall Season
Now that the dog days of summer are coming to a close, it's time to start thinking about what stocks to include in your portfolio. Tech stocks are always intriguing due to their growth potential and the impact technology has on our society. Teradata Corporation (TDC) and Extreme Networks (EXTR) are two tech stocks that investors should give a look.
Got $2,000? Buy These 3 Upgraded Stocks for September
With today being the last day of August, it's time for investors to start thinking about what stocks they want to hold in their portfolios for September. One strategy is to consider stocks recently upgraded to a Strong Buy rating by our proprietary POWR Ratings system. Gap Inc (GPS), Stantec (STN), and Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) are three stocks that fit the bill and are certainly worth a look.
2 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the Rise of Autonomous Vehicles
Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) and Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) are two of the top semiconductor stocks that will generate revenue through the rise of autonomous vehicles. Let’s take a look at each of these stocks to determine if either or both are worthy of your investing dollars.
Should Value Investors Buy Novartis Stock?
Novartis (NVS) is a pharmaceutical stock with a vast portfolio of drugs. Many of the company's drugs have been performing well and the stock is approaching its 52-week high, but is the stock worth buying at its current price? Read more to find out.
Down 6% in 2021, Is Now the Time to Scoop Up Verizon?
Verizon (VZ) is down more than 6% through the first eight months of the year. VZ provides reliable content delivery service including its rapidly expanding mobile video segment. Is VZ poised for a bounce-back after struggling in the initial financial quarters of the year? Or is VZ likely to stagnate moving forward? Let’s find out.
3 Gig Economy Stocks to Avoid After Judge Rules Prop 22 Unconstitutional
Gig economy stocks were all the rage as companies could grow without much full-time staff. Most of their workers were part-time contractors, so companies didn't need to pay benefits. Now, that has changed. A judge recently ruled California Prop 22 was unconstitutional, which could mean bad news for stocks such as Uber Technologies (UBER), Lyft (LYFT), and DoorDash (DASH).