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

Nike Stock Bulls Might Be Sweating Through Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wild optimism in Nike stock ahead of Thursday's report actually points to a likely post-earnings dip. Consider this options trade on Nike stock to benefit.

BBBY Stock – 2 Options Trades for a Potential Rebound

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bed Bath and Beyond earnings are due out Wednesday afternoon, and it could be a chance for BBBY stock to shake its 2014 funk. Here are two trades to make ahead of the report.

Lululemon – Let the Low Bar for LULU Stock Be Your Guide

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Pessimism on an underperforming stock is par for the course, and Lululemon certainly has attracted its fair share. But that could mean good things for LULU stock after Thursday's earnings.

Merger Mania: How to Play It Safe With TMUS Stock

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

T-Mobile US Inc (NYSE:TMUS) cleared one hurdle for its tie-up with Sprint, but some risk remains. Here's how to trade TMUS stock and protect yourself, too.

How to Trade Joy Global Before Q2 Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Street has gotten increasingly bullish on Joy Global earnings ahead of its report, which is a favorable sign for this options trade on JOY stock.

Costco Stock – 2 Ways to Trade One of the Season’s Last Big Earnings Reports

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Discount retail club Costco (COST) reports earnings Thursday. We look at two trade ideas on Costco stock heading into the report.

ANF Stock – Trade With the Bears Ahead of Abercrombie Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) reports earnings Thursday, and the bears could rule the day. Consider this options trade on ANF stock.

Best Buy: 2 Ways to Play BBY Stock Ahead of Its Big Report

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Best Buy (BBY) has a pivotal earnings report coming up Thursday, so BBY stock could be ready to make a monster move. Here are two ways to play before earnings.

2 Trades to Make on TGT Stock This Week

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Will Target earnings for Q1 be the much-needed pivot point for TGT stock? Here's what Wall Street thinks, and how to trade Target before earnings.

Ride the Fence With This Cisco Stock Trade

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Cisco Systems (CSCO) reports earnings late Wednesday, and its short-term outlook is in the balance. Ride the fence with this Cisco stock trade.

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