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

Macy’s Inc: M Stock Set to Defy Lowered Expectations

Expectations are near rock bottom for Macy's as the retailer heads into the earnings confessional, but this wall of worry could be a boon for M stock.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Bank of America (BAC) bounces on bullish brokerage action while Valeant (VRX) and Alibaba (BABA) options volume jumps ahead of earnings.

Apple Inc. (AAPL): 2 Trades for Apple Stock’s Bull Charge

Apple stock is in rebound mode, and both sentiment and charts seem to favor further upside in AAPL. Here's how to take advantage.

Monday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY)

Netflix (NFLX) rumors quashed by Alibaba (BABA), Apple (AAPL) options soar on breakout and Bristol-Myers (BMY) plunges on drug trial data.

BAC Stock: Bank of America Corp Looks Bright on Jobs Data

BAC stock is set to rally as Bank of America bulls are looking toward the Fed and interest rates after July jobs data.