John Divine

John Divine

John Divine is currently an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, and was previously an assistant editor at InvestorPlace.com. He has worked variously in the fields of commercial real estate, money management and digital media, working as a financial journalist for most of his professional career.

John has also been a regular contributor to The Motley Fool, and his work also has appeared on AOL DailyFinance.

In 2013, he shortened his bucket list when he saw Warren Buffett live and in the flesh while covering the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

A proud North Carolinian and graduate of Appalachian State University, John majored in Finance & Banking. He enjoys basketball, reading, writing and food. He does not care for the Oxford comma, and he does not require the food he enjoys to be nutritious.

Recent Articles

CB Stock Is Soaring on ACE Buyout

Chubb (CB) stock jumped 30% today after rival insurer ACE Limited (ACE) acquired it for $28.3 billion. So much for "sleepy dividend stock" status.

McDonald’s (MCD) Considers the Lobster Roll: Will it Work?

McDonald's (MCD) will begin offering a lobster roll in select New England restaurants for the summer. Starting at $7.99, can it re-ignite sales?

Why NXPI Stock Is a SCREAMING Buy After the Dip

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) stock is trading at bargain-bin prices after a recent, unjustified sell-off. Here's why it's considered a top buy.

Should I Buy Facebook (FB) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Facebook (FB) stock is still one of the best growth stocks in the stock market today. But are investors ignoring risk factors? Here are three pros and three cons.

Apple Music Launches, AAPL Stock Gets $185 Price Target

An Apple (AAPL) stock price target of $185 implies upside of 50% as Apple Music launches today.