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

AAPL Stock: A Bullish Trade for Iron Stomachs

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Thinking about trading AAPL before Apple earnings? Well, if you listen to the analysts and options traders, you should lean toward the upbeat.

Halliburton: Board the Bear Train Toward HAL Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Halliburton stock looks destined for more losses amid continued fear in the market and no relief in sight for crude oil prices.

Google Stock: 2 Ways to Play GOOGL Before Thursday’s Report

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wall Street is optimistic about Google stock ahead of earnings, providing promise for this pair of bullish GOOGL trades.

2 Ways to Trade Netflix Stock Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wall Street probably is overly bearish on Netflix stock heading into earnings, but don't completely discount the negative vibes on NFLX.

INTC: This Trade on Intel Stock Has Big Potential

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Intel stock should be able to overcome the negativity doled out by Microchip Technology last week -- if INTC can post an earnings beat.

3 Financials to Trade Before Earnings (JPM, WFC, C)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Big financials step up to the earnings plate soon, and we look at trades to make ahead of reports from JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C) and Wells Fargo (WFC).

Get Bearish on Fastenal Stock Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bearish sentiment on an underperforming company is par for the course, and Fastenal stock has done little to inspire a shift in analyst opinions.

Make This Bull Trade on AA Stock Before Alcoa Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Traders looking to position themselves ahead of the Alcoa earnings report might want to consider this options play on AA stock.

The Bull’s Guide to Trading BlackBerry Stock Before Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you're willing to take a little risk, call spreads on BlackBerry stock make for a suitable trade ahead of the BBRY earnings report.

NKE: A Pre-Earnings Trade on Nike Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Nike has a chance to inject a bit of fuel into its stalling rally via its Thursday earnings report. Consider this trade on Nike stock ahead of the announcement.

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