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 "Buy Rated" Stocks Bucking the Trend and Moving Higher
As the market is in the midst of a bearish trend, there are still stocks heading higher. Here are three "Buy" Rated stocks worth a look: Pinterest (PINS), Vipshop Holdings (VIPS), and Harley-Davidson (HOG).
3 ETFs to Buy if you Believe Biden Will Win the Election
The polls for tomorrow's Presidential election have Joe Biden winning. If that proves true, Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW), SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL), and SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care (XLV) will benefit.
3 "Strong Buy" Stocks Bucking Last Week's Sell-Off
Sony (SNE), Dunkin Brands Group (DNKN), and NIO (NIO) are three stocks that are displaying relative strength while the market is undergoing a correction. Patrick Ryan gives his take on why investors should consider buying these stocks.
4 DOWNGRADED Stocks Not Worth the Risk
The S&P 500 has dropped 8% in the last three weeks. It seems that investors want to reduce their risk going into the election. Regency Centers (REG), Douglas Emmett (DEI), Hexcel (HXL), and ViaSat (VSAT) were four stocks downgraded that investors should avoid.
Four UPGRADED Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Mercado Libre (MELI), Autodesk (ADSK), General Mills (GIS), and Church & Dwight Company (CHD) are four stocks that are showing strong signs of outperformance in a weak market. These stocks tend to have the best chance of outperforming when market conditions improve.
5 "Strong Sell" Stocks on the Robinhood 100 to Avoid
The Robinhood 100 has become known as a barometer of millennial investing trends due to its focus on the top 100 stocks owned by users of the Robinhood trading platform. But many of the stock on the list are not great companies. Here are five stocks to avoid: Carnival Corporation (CCL), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), iBio (IBIO), and AMC Entertainment (AMC).
4 "Buy Rated" Stocks with Dividend Yields Over 5%
As the market keep getting more volatile, investors should consider high yielding dividend stocks. The following four blue chip companies have dividend yields over 5% and are worth a look: Phillip Morris International (PM), BCE (BCE), The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), and Dow Inc. (DOW).
3 "Buy Rated" Home Entertainment Stocks Set to Benefit From a Cold Winter
Netflix (NFLX), Spotify Technology (SPOT), and Roku (ROKU) are three stocks that will outperform this winter as more people are spending time at home due to the cold weather and coronavirus.
4 Strong Vice Stocks to Own During the Recession and Pandemic
There are some products people are just unwilling to part with during a recession, and those are vices such as cigarettes and alcohol. Here are four vice stocks that should benefit during a recession: Phillip Morris International (PM), Constellation Brands (STZ), Boston Beer Company (SAM), and Craft Brew Alliance (BREW).