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

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) and Ford Motor Company (F)

Facebook (FB) is fined in Germany for privacy law violation, Marathon Oil (MRO) put options soar on a stock offering and Ford (F) hits it big with SUV sales.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Netflix (NFLX) put options get popular after a downgrade, Valeant (VRX) has itself a horrible day and Yahoo (YHOO) is boosted by hedge-fund activist comments.

Don’t Give Up on AAPL Yet: 2 Trades for Apple Inc. Stock

Apple stock may be struggling to make headway, but traders should be taking advantage of AAPL's strong technical support.

Monday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), SunEdison Inc (SUNE) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

BofA (BAC) could be downsizing again in 2016, SunEdison’s (SUNE) buyout of Vivint Solar (VSLR) is cleared and Tesla (TSLA) options are mixed on a direct sales battle.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) and United Technologies Corporation (UTX)

Apple (AAPL) remains the top brand among consumers, JCPenney (JCP) blows out earnings and United Technologies (UTX) options surge on Honeywell speculation.

Taser International, Inc. Earnings Preview: 2 Trades for TASR Stock

Expectations are mixed for TASR stock ahead of earnings -- so take your pick of a safer or a more daring trade.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Facebook (FB) launches new emojis, Salesforce.com (CRM) reports its latest earnings and Chesapeake (CHK) cuts $1.8 billion in spending.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

Apple (AAPL) call options falter on Trump boycott, Barrick Gold (ABX) soars on gold's safe-haven demand and JPMorgan (JPM) dips on energy-sector losses.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

Facebook (FB) CEO Zuckerberg touts VR at Mobile World Congress, BofA’s (BAC) FICC drops in 2015 and Freeport (FCX) options surge on buyout speculation.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Twitter Inc. (TWTR)

Apple (AAPL) put options popular amid fight with FBI, Valeant (VRX) hammered by Wells Fargo, Twitter’s (TWTR) Moments a flop.