Joseph Hargett

Joseph Hargett

InvestorPlace Contributor

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 Journal, The New York Times, Money Show Digest, Reuters, CBE MarketWatch and Sentiment Magazine.

Recent Articles

Now Is Not the Time to Short the SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Russia, India, Italy and rising inflation -- all good reasons to go long SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). But if headwinds spook you, look to options.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Facebook Inc (FB)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America (BAC) options shrugged off Italy’s referendum, Apple’s (AAPL) Cook touts watch sales and Facebook (FB) looks to ad revenue.

Denim Is Back, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Stock Is Out

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

The athleisure trend is dying, and LULU stock could be left out in the cold when Lululemon reports third-quarter earnings this Wednesday.

Monday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Pandora Media Inc (P) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix (NFLX) reclaims $120 on offline viewing, Pandora (P) options soar on Sirius talks and Tesla (TSLA) struggles on solar roof promises.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) Stock Gunning for Higher Ground

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Smith & Wesson was left out in the cold by the Trump rally, but indications from FBI background checks could have bullish implications for SWHC stock.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Facebook (FB) puts games in Messenger, Micron Technology (MU) options up on target hike and Comcast (CMCSA) up on safe-haven bid.

2 Trades for a Dollar General Corp. (DG) Stock Comeback

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Dollar General (DG) heads into the earnings confessional as DG stock looks to bounce back from its poor second-quarter performance.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America (BAC) options traders rethink deregulation, Amazon.com (AMZN) down during Cyber Monday and McDonald’s (MCD) goes ex-dividend.

Struggling GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Can Still Make You Money

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Has GoPro stock finally hit bottom, or is there more downside in store for owners of GPRO shares?

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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) profit tops smartphone market, Facebook (FB) insider selling drives options volume and Qualcomm (QCOM) stock goes ex-div.

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