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 Overvalued Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Fall by 40% or More
Microvast (MVST), Globalstar (GSAT), and State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) are three stocks Wall Street analysts believe will fall 40% or more. Below, we provide a look at these three publicly traded companies to determine if they are actually overpriced.
3 Downgraded Stocks to Sell Now
Although, the S&P 500 is strong as it hovers near all-time highs. There's weakness under the surface as small caps and mid caps underperform. Metromile (MILE), Latch (LTCH), and GrowGeneration Corp. (GRWG) are 3 stocks to consider selling.
3 No Brainer Stocks to Buy That Were Just Upgraded
Our proprietary POWR Ratings system rates stocks based on 118 different factors that gauge a stock's best chance to outperform. With the market seesawing between positive and negative days, the POWR Ratings is a great tool to find solid stocks. Which is why investors should consider recently upgraded stocks such as Hanger, Inc. (HNGR), inTest Corporation (INTT), and Rimini Street (RMNI).
2 Retail REITs Still Worth Buying
A REIT, or real estate investment trust, is a company that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. These companies typically provide dividend payments for investors. Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) and One Liberty Properties (OLP) are two top REITS worth a look.
Planet Fitness vs. Nautilus: Which Gym Stock is a Better Choice?
Fitness stocks are looking quite attractive, although their near-term direction could hinge on the path of the coronavirus. If case counts keep rising, and it becomes necessary to impose shutdowns and restrictions, then home gym equipment stocks should outperform. However, if case counts start dropping, then it's likely that normalization will resume and gym stocks could outperform as people sign up for memberships. Below, we provide a look at two of the top stocks in the gym and fitness space: Planet Fitness (PLNT) and Nautilus (NLS).
UBS Group vs. Credit Suisse: Which Bank Stock is a Better Buy?
The financial sector is sometimes considered the bellwether of the economy. In the most recent quarter, banks did especially well, so may be time to consider banking stocks for your portfolio. UBS Group (UBS) and Credit Suisse (CS) are two top bank stocks, but which is the better buy right now? Read more to find out.
2 Top Rated REITs to Add to Your Portfolio
REITs are an interesting asset class at the moment given the rebound in commercial real estate and above-average dividend yields. Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) and Cedar Realty Trust (CDR) are two such retail REITs worth considering.
Avoid These 2 Downgraded Software Stocks
With more people working from home now, software has become an important industry. But not all software stocks are great investments. For instance, when a Wall Street analyst downgrades a stocks and it is also rated a Sell in our POWR Ratings, this is definitely a stock to avoid. Five9 (FIVN) and Medallia (MDLA) are two such stocks and should be avoided right now.
Hungry for Gains? Consider These 2 Food Stocks
This morning featured another hot inflation report which shows that rising costs are spreading to other parts of the economy. Food producers outperform during periods of rising inflation as they are able to pass on costs to customers. Tyson Foods (TSN) and Sanderson Farms (SAFM) are two of the more intriguing food stocks.