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
4 Top Stocks to Buy That Were Recently Upgraded
The StockNews proprietary POWR Ratings evaluate stocks on a number of factors. These ratings are updated daily and reflect stocks headed in the right direction. Here are four top stocks that were recently upgraded, Altice USA (ATUS), Gartner (IT), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), and NCR Corporation (NCR).
4 Downgraded Stocks to Avoid
The market is quite strong with it making all-time highs earlier this week. This latest dip is likely an opportunity to buy for a year-end rally. Investors should avoid buying AYX, NCLH, MNRO, and QIWI.
3 Cannabis Stocks to Avoid in December
While cannabis stocks have rebounded lately due to Joe Biden's election win, there are still many stocks that investors should ignore. This includes Tilray (TLRY), Hexo (HEXO), and Sundial Growers (SNDL). Read more to find out why.
4 Solar Stocks to Consider Owning in 2021
The solar industry has been gaining this year as more people become concerned with global warming. The industry is poised for even more growth next year, especially for stocks such as Enphase Energy (ENPH), Canadian Solar (CSIQ), SunPower Corporation (SPWR), and Azure Power (AZRE).
4 E-Commerce Stocks to Watch Amid Coronavirus Surge
We are seeing a rotation from growth to value. Some high-quality stocks are being discarded in this rotation. Investors should continue adding to e-commerce exposure. Four to consider are ETSY, FTCH, OSTK, and PRTS.
4 Dividend Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist in December
If investors are looking for income and the potential for capital appreciation in a volatile market. they should consider dividend stocks. Here are four top stocks worth a look, Vodafone Group (VOD), Archers-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), International Paper Company (IP), and Invesco (IVZ).
3 Stocks to Buy for a Post-Vaccine World
The vaccine is a game changer for the world. It's had some meaningful impacts on financial markets as well with strong gains in travel-related sectors. Three stocks that are poised for a strong 2021 are UBER, LYFT, and DIS.
As Gold Rebounds, Look to These 3 Mining Stocks to Rally
As gold prices rebound, mining companies typically follow. They key is the find the right mining stocks for your portfolio. Three worth considering include Sibanye-Stillwater (SBSW), Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO), and Seabridge Gold (SA).
3 Blue-Chip Robinhood Stocks to Hold for Decades
The Robinhood 100 is a good way to get trading ideas and gain insight on what younger investors are interested in. Among blue-chip stocks, Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN) are three of the most popular stocks.