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
5 Overlooked 'Remote Work' Stocks to Buy as the Coronavirus Persists
Based on recent comments by health officials, it's possible that things don't return to normal until sometime in 2021. So far, attempts to open up offices or schools have resulted in coronavirus outbreaks. FTNT, UPWK, AEYE, AKAM, and CLR are five companies benefiting from the rise of remote work.
3 Stocks to Buy if You Think the Coronavirus Will Get Worse
Many doctors and members of the scientific community are expecting the COVID pandemic to worsen in the cooler months. How can we align our portfolios in the event this happens? Here are three stocks that should benefit if the corona virus worsens: Amazon (AMZN), Shopify (SHOP), and Kroger Company (KR).
3 Under the Radar Video Game Stocks with Attractive Upside Potential
As most people have hunkered down in their homes due to the pandemic, gaming has become an explosive industry. Add in the fact that the weather it turning cooler, this is an opportune time to consider gaming stocks. Here are 3 worth a look: Zynga (ZNGA), Glu Mobile (GLUU), and Flying Eagle Acquisition (FEAC).
3 Gambling Stocks on a Winning Streak
Gambling stocks have been surprisingly resilient despite casinos being shut down and the lack of live sports. Now, sports are back and casinos are slowly opening back up again. There's still more upside left in Boyd Gaming (BYD), Penn National Gaming (PENN), and Draftkings (DKNG).
4 UPGRADED Stocks to Buy as the Market Dips
The stock market pullback is creating an opportunity to buy high-quality companies. Our POWR Ratings tool can help you identify the stocks which are improving across a variety of metrics. Among these, WDFC, CTRN, PENN, and SAH are four you should consider buying.
AVOID These Downgraded Stocks
Our POWR Ratings system upgrades and downgrades stocks on a daily basis based on proprietary metrics. Here are four recently downgraded stocks to avoid: HSBC Holdings (HSBC), Western Digital (WDC), Kaiser Aluminum (KALU), NOW (DNOW), and Drive Shack (DS).
4 Stocks That Will Benefit from a Second Stimulus Check
There has been talk of a second stimulus check for Americans. If that occurs, it will be interesting to see where that money gets spent. Here are four stocks that could benefit from a second stimulus check: Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), Best Buy (BBY), and Kroger (KR).
Are Billionaire Bill Ackman's 5 Largest Holdings Good Stocks to Buy?
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is one of the most well-known hedge fund managers in the world. Is following his investments a smart play? Read Patrick's thoughts on his five largest holdings.
Ride the "Ecommerce Train" to Riches With These 4 High-Flying Stocks
E-commerce is one of the fastest-growing parts of the economy. COVID-19 and the ensuing shutdowns have led to an acceleration in e-commerce sales for well-positioned companies. This trend is only in its middle innings. SHOP, W, JD, and TGT are four of the best e-commerce stocks.