Joseph Hargett

Joseph Hargett

Despite hailing from the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area, Joseph Hargett has spent nearly the past decade elbow-deep in Wall Street.  Specializing in financial writing, options strategies and stock-market analysis, Joseph cut his teeth in the research department of Cincinnati-based Schaeffer’s Investment Research.

While at Schaeffer’s, Joseph wrote market, stock and options commentary for SchaeffersResearch.com, and was lead editor for The Options Advisor (the nation’s leading options newsletter).

Joseph has since moved on to become a prolific Forbes contributor in the options realm, as well as a lead copy editor and contributor for a well respected investment newsletter publisher.  Joseph’s commentary has appeared in a plethora of media outlets, including The Wall Street JournalThe New York TimesMoney Show Digest, Reuters, CBE MarketWatch and Sentiment Magazine.

Recent Articles

Time to Get in the Zone: 2 Trades for AutoZone (AZO) Stock

AZO stock faces a wall of worry as AutoZone prepares to report first-quarter earnings.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)

Yahoo! (YHOO) speculation surges as board discusses possible sale, Qualcomm (QCOM) rises on Xiaomi patent deal, Kinder Morgan cut to “negative” at Moody’s

Ambarella Inc – 2 Trades for AMBA Stock

Wall Street has set high targets for Ambarella earnings, but guidance may be the killer for AMBA stock.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Facebook Inc (FB)

Apple's (AAPL) iPhone forecasts look questionable, while Bank of America (BAC) remains bullish ahead of the Fed and Facebook (FB) continues wooing analysts with another “buy” rating.

Avago Technologies Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for AVGO Stock

Wall Street's expectations are high for Avago Technologies earnings, but analysts and options traders are split on AVGO stock's prospects.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Microsoft (MSFT) calls jump on an upgrade from Raymond James, while Amazon (AMZN) trades up on its strong Black Friday showing and Home Depot (HD) fails to extend its earnings momentum.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Walt Disney Co (DIS)

FBR reiterates Apple (AAPL) at outperform. Facebook (FB) up on Alphabet (GOOG) deal and VR projections. Disney (DIS) ESPN subscribers plunge.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) and Facebook Inc. (FB)

Apple (AAPL) sets Feb. launch for Apple Pay in China. Amazon (AMZN) up ahead of Black Friday. Facebook (FB) faces technical resistance.

HP Inc Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for HPQ Stock

Wall Street is expecting sharp declines in revenue and earnings at HP, but analysts remain bullish on HPQ stock.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) and National Bank of Greece (NBG)

Apple (AAPL) calls up on China data. Pfizer (PFE) speculation ahead of Allergan (AGN) deal. National Bank of Greece (NBG) pummeled by puts.