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 Big Box Retailer Stocks to Buy for the Next Coronavirus Lockdown
Many big-box retailers are nearing breakouts. Unlike most parts of the economy, they would benefit if there is another round of shutdowns. Investors should consider WMT, TGT, COST, and BIG.
5 Red-Hot Tech Stocks to Buy Before the End of the Year
With soaring cases of COVID across the country, the current trends in tech stocks are far from over. A potential second lockdown could drive up prices of stocks including: Qualcomm (QCOM), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN), ServiceNow (NOW), Analog Devices (ADI), and Ubiquiti (UI).
Forget Disney, Buy These 3 Streaming Stocks Instead
Many parts of the economy saw accelerating growth during the pandemic including streaming. While Disney (DIS) has attracted much attention due to its rapid growth, investors should also consider ROKU, APPL, and AMZN.
4 "Strong Buy" Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Before 2021
We are nearing the most bullish time of the year for the stock market. Stocks are seasonally strong during the last two weeks of December and the first week of January. Four to consider getting long are GOOG, UPS, PEP, and HD.
3 Best IoT Stocks to Buy for 2021
Among the investing trends this year, one that stands out for its potential is the Internet of Things (IoT). This technology has the potential to power many devices in the future. Here are three IoT stocks to consider for next year: Analog Devices (ADI), Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM), and Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA).
4 DOWNGRADED Stocks to AVOID
From Monday's high, the S&P 500 is down nearly 4%. There are some concerns that the vaccine may result in a stimulus bill not passing. This would be bad for the economy in the short-term as case counts are rising. Investors need to be even more judicious when making their stock picks. If the market keeps going lower, expect The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP), Huron Consulting Group (HURN), Designer Brands (DBI), and Aptinyx (APTX) to underperform.
Buy These Recently Upgraded “Buy-Rated” Stocks Before They Soar
POWR Ratings service evaluates funds based on numerous factors and assigned ratings based on those factors. The following three stocks were recently upgraded to a "Strong Buy" or "Buy": AptarGroup (ATR), Power Integrations (POWI), and Chubb Limited (CB)
5 Dividend Stocks to Hold During the Second Wave of Coronavirus
As the second wave of the coronavirus seems to be hitting our shores, the market could get more volatile. One way to position your portfolio during these times is with dividend stocks. Here are five worth a look: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), NextEra Energy (NEE), Target (TGT), and Atlantica Yield (AY).
3 Healthcare Stocks Worth the Hype
Healthcare was negatively affected by the coronavirus as many procedures and visits have been delayed. But, this means there is going to be pent-up demand as the economy recovers. UNH, ANTM, and HCA are three top healthcare stocks to consider.