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

BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Second-Quarter Earnings Preview

BlackBerry stock is facing a pivotal moment. The future of the company's iconic handset is on the line with this week's second-quarter BBRY earnings report.

Monday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Facebook Inc (FB) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Twitter (TWTR) soars on reports of looming buyout offer, Facebook (FB) caught overstating video ad viewing times and Amazon (AMZN) upgraded.

Can Nike Inc (NKE) Buck the Athleisure Downtrend?

Athleticwear spending appears to be faltering ... can Nike stock regain its winning ways with next week's NKE earnings report?

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Electric Company (GE) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Apple (AAPL) upgraded again, General Electric (GE) options point to large calendar spread activity and Alibaba (BABA) ad revenue eclipses BIDU.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) and Coty Inc (COTY)

A flurry of analyst actions helped drive options activity yesterday on Apple (AAPL), Wells Fargo (WFC) and Coty (COTY).

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Intel Corporation (INTC) and GoPro Inc (GPRO)

Citi sees 22% upside for Facebook (FB), Intel (INTC) options jump on guidance and GoPro (GPRO) volume surges on Karma drone reveal.

2 Ways FedEx Corporation (FDX) Could Deliver a Profit

FDX's recent retreat make's an excellent entry point for a long position on FedEx stock ahead of earnings and the holiday shipping season.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Apple (AAPL) options rise on iPhone 7 preorders, Twitter (TWTR) bolstered by NFL deal and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) traders move past dilution.

Earnings Could Revive Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)

Adobe System's break-neck rally has stalled in recent weeks, but next week's earnings could reinvigorate ADBE stock.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Facebook (FB) slates $2.5B data center for New Mexico, Oracle (ORCL) options brisk ahead of earnings and BofA (BAC) calls soar ahead of Fed.