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

Yahoo, Inc.: YHOO Stock Sale Dominates Traders’ Expectations

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yahoo stock volatility is surprisingly low ahead of sale and earnings news -- should bullish traders dive in?

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) iPhone growth slows in China while Bank of America (BAC) and Netflix (NFLX) call options jump ahead of earnings.

Bank of America Corp (BAC): Run With the Bulls!

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

BAC stock is ready to rally after making a significant technical move. Earnings could give Bank of America bulls the fuel they need.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alcoa Inc (AA) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) call options buying ramps up, Alcoa (AA) calls are smart money ahead of earnings and Intel (INTC) scores a pair of upgrades.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Stock in Need of a Push

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

YUM stock has recovered nicely from Brexit, but without help, technical resistance may put a cap on it.

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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) and Facebook (FB) options traders ramp up ahead of earnings while Twitter (TWTR) is working on NBA and MLS streaming deals.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and General Electric Company (GE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) stock breaks above its 50-day, BofA (BAC) downgraded and a General Electric (GE) trader opens $4.7 million call position.

Fitbit, Inc. Stock: Is a Recovery in Store for FIT?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

With Fitbit stock is bouncing back from all-time lows, a solid earnings report could add fuel to the fire.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Amazon (AMZN) scores a price target hike, Netflix (NFLX) options hit on Jefferies' downgrade and Valeant (VRX) pops on bullish analyst commentary.

Can Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Bulls Retake the Wheel?

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tesla Motors (TSLA) is facing a PR disaster, worsening an already poor sentiment backdrop. Can TSLA stock recover, or are shares in danger of sub-$200?

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