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

Friday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America (BAC) options traders geared up for jobs data, Tesla (TSLA) was downgraded at Goldman Sachs and Walmart (WMT) dived on its JD.com stake.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and Procter & Gamble Co (PG)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Twitter (TWTR) takeover talk continues to drive options with Salesforce (CRM) as a top contender while P&G's (PG) quarterly dividend is in focus.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Facebook Inc (FB) and Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Options volume spikes on Bank of America (BAC) and Barrick Gold (ABX) ahead of jobs data while Facebook (FB) eyes Denmark for new data center.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Acquisition rumors spur options activity for Twitter (TWTR) and Netflix (NFLX) while Apple (AAPL) in focus as Apple Pay launches in Russia.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Is Running With the Bulls Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Strong price action and lingering bearish sentiment has Micron stock poised for another breakout, as MU approaches earnings.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Nike Inc (NKE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Analyst downgrades drove options activity on Apple (AAPL) and Twitter (TWTR) yesterday, while Nike (NKE) saw bearish comments after earnings.

Play Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) for Cheap … If You Get In Early

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix stock traders are gearing up for next month's earnings report, and with NFLX options inexpensive, now may be a good time to get in.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Procter & Gamble Co (PG) and Facebook Inc (FB)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Aetna (AET) offers discounts on Apple (AAPL) smartwatch, P&G (PG) options surge as spinoff deadline draws near and Facebook (FB) gets upgraded.

Be Brave in Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR) Ahead of Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Pier 1 Imports is not for the faint-of-heart trader, but as long as the company's guidance hold firm, PIR stock could create significant profit.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Deutsche Bank AG (USA) (DB)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Disney (DIS) takes aim at Twitter (TWTR), Bank of America (BAC) options hit following $12.5 million fine and Merkel not bailing out Deutsche Bank (DB).

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