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 "Strong Buy" ETFs Paying HIGH Dividends
In volatile markets, many investors like to seek haven in dividend stocks. While finding individual stocks can sometimes be tedious, ETFs can provide diversification. Here are three worth a look: SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG) and the Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD).
4 DOWNGRADED Stocks to AVOID!
During a strong uptrend, certain stocks will be under distribution or show signs of weakness. These will lead on the downside, when the market turns. Four stocks in this category are WWE, COHR, EYEN, and ARVN.
4 Infrastructure Stocks to Invest in for a Biden Presidency
Infrastructure in the US needs to be renewed. It's one area that both parties agree, and it's the best way to stimulate the economy. Given divided government, it's likely that a Biden administration will make this a priority. URI, NUE, BIP, and ACM should outperform.
3 Growth Stocks to Buy & Hold for Decades
The market has seen its share of up and downs this year. This volatility can create havoc for many investors. That's why you should consider buying solid growth stocks for the long-term. Here are three worth a look: Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Dollar General Corporation (DG), and Matson (MATX).
3 Dividend-Paying Chinese Stocks to Own for the New Year
As the market continues its volatility into year end, investors may want to consider dividend stocks due to their stable income. In addition to U.S. based companies, there are a few quality China based dividend stocks including China Mobile Limited (CHL), PetroChina Company Limited (PTR), and NetEase (NTES).
3 Top Stocks to Buy if the Market Crashes
Although the market is strong, there are many risks under the surface including rising coronavirus case counts, and Congress' failure to agree on a stimulus plan. Walmart (WMT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and 3M Company (MMM) are three stocks to buy if the market crashes again.
4 DOWNGRADED Stocks to AVOID
The stock market has been quite strong in November despite coronavirus case counts increasing. However, certain stocks are showing signs of weakness and should be avoided. Patrick Ryan shares why you should avoid SPCE, BIIB, MRCY, and EGAN.
Buy These Recently Upgraded Stocks for December
Our proprietary POWR Ratings system evaluates stocks on a number of factors. Investing in companies that have recently been upgraded can be a fruitful strategy. Here are four particularly intriguing upgrades: Diageo (DEO), FedEx Corporation (FDX), Infosys LTD (INFY), and Motorola Solutions (MSI).
3 "Strong Buy" Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Own for 2021
As the future looks murky with soaring cases of CVOID, one way to position your portfolio for both income and capital appreciation potential is through technology dividend stocks. Here are three worth a look: Broadcom (AVGO), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM).