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

2 Trades for DIS Stock: The Force is Strong Ahead of Disney Earnings

Analysts are looking for in-line earnings and strong guidance for Walt Disney Co. (DIS) as Marvel and Star Wars franchises bolster the bottom line.

Friday’s Vital Data: Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), Vale SA (ADR) (VALE) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Why put options piled on Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), calls became popular for Vale SA (VALE) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE) attracts speculation on potential acquisition.

Cablevision Systems Earnings: 2 Trades for CVC Stock

With Hulu, OTA antenna and HBO Now in its pocket, Cablevision (CVC) targets cord cutters as it marches toward first-quarter earnings.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and GoPro Inc (GPRO)

Calls spike as Bank of America (BAC) settles a lawsuit, Alibaba Group (BABA) freezes hiring and GoPro Inc (GPRO) beats earnings expectations.

LinkedIn Corp. Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for LNKD Stock

Expectations are high for LinkedIn Corp. (LNKD) earnings, but there is still gas in the tank for LNKD stock.