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

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Twitter Inc (TWTR)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix (NFLX) signs exclusive deal with Walt Disney (DIS), Microsoft (MSFT) options pop on upgrade and Twitter (TWTR) sinks on a downgrade.

GoPro Inc: Bulls Prepare for Oversold GPRO Bounce

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

GoPro has taken quite a beating, but an oversold bounce could be just what GPRO stock bulls have been waiting for.

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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple (AAPL) extends Buffett rally, Bank of America (BAC) options up on mortgage appeals ruling and Gap (GPS) calls spike despite earnings miss.

Monday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Facebook (FB) tops at hedge funds, Netflix (NFLX) options jump on bullish comments and Micron (MU) soars on Applied Materials (AMAT) quarterly report.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hedge funds bail on Apple (AAPL), Walmart (WMT) options mixed despite earnings surge and Tesla (TSLA) puts pop on dilution concerns.

Best Buy Co Inc: BBY Swamped by Retail Malaise

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Best Buy bears are out in force ahead of earnings as retailers continue to take a beating. But could the BBY stock selloff be a boon for bulls?

Thursday’s Vital Data: Target Corporation (TGT), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Weak Target (TGT) sales spark put option rush, Walmart (WMT) puts rise ahead of earnings and Cisco (CSCO) options mixed ahead of report.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Baxter International Inc (BAX), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Baxter (BAX) put options pile up as stock breaks down, Delta (DAL) reiterated at “buy" and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) upgraded to “buy.”

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: Negativity on the Shelf for WMT

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

With new minimum wage rules around the country weighing on Walmart (WMT), your best bet may be a bear put spread.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Chevron Corporation (CVX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor

Warren Buffett takes aim at Apple Inc. (AAPL), Home Depot Inc (HD) options surge ahead of its Street-beating earnings and Chevron Corporation (CVX) calls follow crude oil higher.

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