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: AT&T Inc. (T), Macy’s Inc. (M) and BP plc (ADR) (BP)

AT&T (T) hits a snag in Time Warner merger, Macy’s (M) options volume soars ahead of earnings and BP Plc (BP) trades ex-dividend.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Snap Inc (SNAP)

Facebook (FB) eyes corporate social media, Advanced Micro (AMD) gains on Intel (INTC) collaboration and Snap (SNAP) plunges on earnings miss.

Sanity Has Returned to Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock

Now that the cryptocurrency craze has run its course on Advanced Micro Devices, AMD stock is a considerable bargain heading into 2018.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

Alibaba (BABA) options jump on target hike, Teva (TEVA) put options pile despite billionaire stake interest and Valeant (VRX) divests Sprout.

How to Trade Walt Disney Co Ahead of Earnings

Walt Disney stock has taken a beating as ESPN hemorrhages subscribers. Will guidance turn things around for the Mouse's House?

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

Apple (AAPL) options up as non-iPhone sales spike, Broadcom bids $130 billion for Qualcomm (QCOM), Tesla (TSLA) faces production hell.

General Motors Company Downshifts for a Tough Climb Higher

Smacked by a Goldman Sachs downgrade, General Motors shifts into low gear as GM stock looks to power back to former highs.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and United States Steel Corporation (X)

Facebook (FB) and Alibaba (BABA) call options gain popularity ahead of earnings while U.S. Steel (X) options traders cheer earnings beat.

Use Alibaba Group Holding Ltd For a 300% Return on Earnings & Singles Day

Geopolitical concerns have held Alibaba in check, but earnings and Singles Day will see BABA stock soar past $200.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

General Electric (GE) put options rose after downgrade, Advanced Micro (AMD) plunged on crypto forecast and Nvidia (NVDA) options up ahead of earnings.