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

Thursday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), United Pacific Corporation (UNP) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

General Electric (GE) ups stake in Arcam, United Pacific (UNP) call options soar on breakout and Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 estimates cut at KeyBanc.

Is General Electric Company Stock Finally Ready to Run MUCH Higher?

GE stock's dividend yield of 2.75% is among the highest on the Dow. But will General Electric earnings finally give reason for this dog to run?

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc, Micron Technology, Inc. and Freeport McMoRan Inc

Apple (AAPL) and Micron (MU) options dropped on reports of weak iPhone X demand, while Freeport (FCX) surged as copper prices hit a three-year high.

Why Shopify Inc Stock Is Worth All the Danger Now

Shopify stock is still struggling, but there is a way to profit from this volatility. Here's how to play SHOP stock amid recent turbulence.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Nvidia Corporation and Time Warner Inc

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) options spike on bitcoin plunge, Time Warner (TWX) and AT&T (T) push merger deadline to June

Micron Technology, Inc.: Here’s How to Make a 250% Return on the Rally

With demand concerns out of the way for Micron Technology, MU stock is ready to resume its winning ways.

Friday’s Vital Data: Time Warner Inc. (TWX), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) and Vale S.A. (ADR) (VALE)

Time Warner (TWX) calls bet on completion of AT&T deal, Wells Fargo (WFC) options bulls ramp up for tax bill and Vale (VALE) trades ex-dividend.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Apple (AAPL) admits to degrading old iPhones, Intel (INTC) options rise on pledge to take more risks and Microsoft (MSFT) soars into the clouds.

Why Twitter Inc Stock Is Due for a Correction

TWTR stock is overbought. When Twitter has been in similar situations this year, the outcome wasn't pretty.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Micron (MU) crushes earnings expectations, Tesla (TSLA) options mixed despite UPS order and Alibaba (BABA) gets double-teamed in China.