Beth Gaston Moon

Beth Gaston Moon

With more than a decade of experience as a financial journalist and market analyst, Beth Gaston Moon writes about stocks and options from her home in Chicago, IL.

Beth began her derivatives-market career in the research department of Cincinnati-based newsletter publisher Schaeffer’s Investment Research. She started by copy-editing The Options Advisor (the nation’s leading options newsletter) and soon began writing daily market commentaries for SchaeffersResearch.com.

After more than a decade with Schaeffer’s, Beth served as senior editor for PEAK6 Media, composing scripts, trading ideas and articles for The Options News Network. Most recently, she was the senior content and product manager for retail brokerage OptionsHouse.

In 2004, Beth was recognized as a “Woman in Finance” by Money Show Digest. Her market comments have appeared in several media outlets, including Dow Jones Newswires, CBS MarketWatch, Money Show Digest and Reuters. She has also been a contributing author for Forbes.com and Active Trader and Stocks, Futures & Options magazines.

Recent Articles

Costco’s Results Show a Spending Uptrend

Costco earnings and sales continue to climb -- beating analysts' estimates. Shoppers may still be looking for value, but they are spending more.

4 Stocks That Love Stalled Home Sales

Home-improvement stocks such as Home Depot and Lowe's already look strong, and continued weakness in home sales can only make them stronger.

Oscar Nods Mean Little for Investors

Neither 2012's winning films -- nor the companies associated with them -- look likely to benefit from an Oscar bounce.

Microsoft Puts: A Little Bet on a Big Move

Microsoft put buyers dream big in the short term with a sizable (but cheap) bet.

Making a Case for JC Penney

Here's why I want to root for the chain -- and why it just might be the little retailer that could.