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

Bet on BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock After Oil’s Rise

Oil is on the rise again, and that means positive guidance for BP plc (ADR) and an extended rally for BP stock

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC)

Apple (AAPL) options pop on iPhone’s teen popularity and earnings are front and center for Bank of America (BAC) and Wells Fargo (WFC).

How to Trade Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Ahead of Earnings

Oil is edging higher amid geopolitical concerns, and Exxon Mobil is looking to parlay that strength into a post-earnings rally for XOM stock.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Tesla (TSLA) options jump on upgrade, Nvidia (NVDA) drops on bearish BMO note and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) buys Nitero IP.

Apple Inc. Stock Will Correct Ahead of Q2 Earnings (AAPL)

Apple (AAPL) is overbought, and shares are primed for (and need) a correction. Otherwise, AAPL stock will get crushed after its Q2 report.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Apple (AAPL) options activity flat on iMac rumors, Facebook (FB) targets news partners and Alibaba (BABA) bolstered by Raymond James.

Nvidia Stock Is Ready to Bounce (NVDA)

Nvidia (NVDA) shares have been sold off too far and are hovering near support. Here's how to play a rebound in NVDA stock.

Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Buyout Hopes Rise as Earnings Loom

Earnings threaten to scuttle the RAD's buyout rally for Rite Aid stock. Here are a couple trading options heading into the April 25 event.

Friday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

Goldman Sachs starts Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at sell, Amazon (AMZN) is hiring and Tesla (TSLA) options up after bearish Barclays note.

Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock Is Headed to the Teens After Earnings

Under Armour is still haunted by a glut of athletic apparel from the "athlesiure" trend, and it's going to hurt the bottom line for UAA stock.