Joseph Hargett

Joseph Hargett

InvestorPlace Contributor

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 Journal, The New York Times, Money Show Digest, Reuters, CBE MarketWatch and Sentiment Magazine.

Recent Articles

NKE Earnings Preview: 2 Bullish Trades for Nike Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

NKE earnings look to rejuvenate investors following a flat performance in 2015 for Nike stock. Here are two trades before NKE reports earnings.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and MGM Resorts International (MGM)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

What you should know about hot options activity from Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB), and MGM Resorts International (MGM).

Lennar Corporation: 2 Ways to Trade LEN Stock Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lennar Corporation looks to extend its 12-quarter earnings winning streak amid an end to the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing and a rough winter.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

We look at the fast-paced options activity in Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP).

ORCL: 2 Trades for Oracle Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wall Street expects modest growth from Oracle's third-quarter earnings, but short sellers are betting against an ORCL stock rally.

Monday’s Vital Data: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and General Electric Company (GE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

What you should know about boffo options activity from Oracle Corporation (ORCL), Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) and General Electric Company (GE).

2 Trades for Volatile Plug Power Inc. Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Plug Power faces a mixed bag as it heads into next week's fourth-quarter earnings report. Here are two trades for PLUG stock.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Intel Corporation (INTC), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Among the top 10 most active stocks in the options pits? Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM). Let's look at the significance of the action in each one.

ARO Stock: 2 Trades for Aeropostale’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

ARO stock has surged during the past month on strong fourth-quarter guidance; now it's time to see if Aeropostale can deliver.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

A look at what investors should know about heavy options activity from Bank of America Corp (BAC), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), and Intel Corporation (INTC).

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