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: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) and Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (SRPT)

Apple (AAPL) call options surge on iPhone 7 preorders, Wells Fargo (WFC) sales under investigation and Sarepta (SRPT) jumps on FDA doctor’s departure.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Sentiment High on Future Fed Action

The Fed is going to raise rates eventually, and BAC stock stands to extend its current rally on any hawkish commentary.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alcoa Inc (AA) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Apple (AAPL) calls increase on iPhone order report, Alcoa (AA) call options surge and Tesla (TSLA) short seller speaks out on SolarCity.

Volatile Groupon Inc Is Still Good for a Profit (GRPN)

GRPN bears are ramping up their positions again, creating the potential for another huge move for Groupon stock.

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

Analysts dole out “buys” for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Netflix (NFLX), while Bank of America (BAC) call options rise.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Apple (AAPL) downgraded on iPhone reveal, Rite Aid (RAD) options soar on Walgreens (WBA) details, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) down on dilution.

Chase the Fitbit Inc (FIT) Crowd or Fade the Rally?

Fitbit stock bulls are charging in the wake of last month's earnings. However, short sellers may rain on the parade for FIT.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and MannKind Corporation (MNKD)

Wall Street yawns at Apple (AAPL) iPhone event, Micron (MU) rides DRAM projections and MannKind (MNKD) options bet big on Mylan (MYL) EpiPen rival.

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

Baird is bullish on Facebook (FB), Apple (AAPL) options are surging ahead of today's iPhone event and Alibaba (BABA) breaks triple digits.

The Twitter Inc Rally Is Breaking the Bears (TWTR)

Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) bears are getting squeezed. The rush to capitulate to the uptrend could send Twitter stock even higher.