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 Recent IPOs Still Worth Buying
Oasis Petroleum (OAS), Academy Sports & Outdoors (ASO), and McAfee Corporation (MCFE) are three examples of stocks that IPO'd in the past 12 months that are commonly overlooked simply because the IPO euphoria is fading. The fact that each of these stocks has a B POWR rating grade makes them that much more intriguing.
UiPath vs. NICE: Which Software Stock is a Better Investment?
There's no question software plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. Even now more than ever, ever since the pandemic. There are plenty of big name software stocks to choose from, but what about some smaller name players. UiPath (PATH) and NICE Ltd. (NICE) are two lesser known stocks, but worth a look. But which was is a better buy? Read more to find out.
3 Top Upgraded Stocks to Buy Right Now
After a volatile week in the markets last week, investors should make sure they're in the right stocks. Our proprietary POWR Ratings system evaluates stocks based on 118 different factors to find the stocks with the best chance of outperformance. Johnson Outdoors (JOUT), Keysight Technologies (KEYS), and Rimini Street (RMNI) are three stocks that were recently upgraded and worth a look.
Avoid These 3 Stocks
The stock market's rebound to new highs is masking weakness under the surface. The POWR Ratings can help you identify weak stocks as the list is updated daily with upgrades and downgrades. Let’s shift our attention to a couple of the latest POWR Ratings downgrades. Take a look at Alfi (ALF), DarioHealth (DRIO), and Second Sight Medical Products (EYES).
Scoop Up These 3 Lesser-Known Gold Stocks Now
Gold stocks have underperformed so far this year but the group's fundamentals remain attractive as inflationary pressures continue to build and monetary policy remains dovish. Additionally, the increase in coronavirus case counts increases the chances of more stimulus. Finally, gold tends to outperform during periods of economic and political turmoil as we seem to be going through now. Below, we provide a look at three gold stocks every investor should consider yet might not know about. Those gold stocks are Torex Gold Resources (TORXF), Argonaut Gold (ARNGF), and Jaguar Mining (JAGGF).
3 Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio
Most investors know that tech stocks can offer the potential for huge gains. But what they may not know is that some tech stocks also offer dividends. This means investors can get the best of both worlds, income and capital appreciation. Cisco Systems (CSCO), International Business Machines (IBM), and Intel (INTC) are three such stocks and worth a look this month.
Estee Lauder vs. Revlon: Which Cosmetics Stock is a Better Buy?
Cosmetics stocks are likely to move higher in the quarters ahead simply because we appear to be in the final chapter of the pandemic. Consumers will ramp up spending on makeup and related items to look their best in public. Cosmetics plays are also particularly intriguing as social norms continue to evolve. Cosmetics are now purchased by both men and women, meaning the aggregate revenue pie is expanding that much more. Estee Lauder (EL) and Revlon (REV) are two of the top cosmetics stocks. Here is a quick look at each of these cosmetics powerhouses that will help investors make the right selection.
2 Electric Vehicle Stocks Down More Than 15% in the Past Week
2020 was not only the year of COVID, but many also believe it was the year of the electric vehicle. EV stocks went through the roof as investors considered a world without gas powered vehicles. However, that momentum has not continued into 2021, where EV stocks have shown a lot of volatility. Arrival Limited (ARVL) and Canoo (GOEV) are two such stocks that are down 15% over the past week. But should investors avoid them? Read more to find out.
Visa vs. American Express: Which Credit Card Stock is a Better Choice?
Credit card use and spending continue to grow at a healthy clip along with strong consumer spending figures and less use of cash and checks. These companies have been outperformers and are likely to continue doing so this cycle especially as the consumer is in good shape. This is evident through defaults being at record lows, household savings at record highs, and a strong jobs market. Betting on American consumers to keep spending more money has always been a winning bet. Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) are two of the credit card industry’s top publicly traded companies. Let’s take a look at each of these stocks to determine which is the better play.