John Divine

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

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

Bernstein: Palo Alto Networks Inc Has EXPLOSIVE Upside Potential

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 31, 2016

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock can get to $200, says Bernstein. Here's what you should know before the cybersecurity company's investor day next week.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Could Get HUGE Boost From SBUX, PEP, PG

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 31, 2016

Dash buttons will allow SBUX, PEP and PG to propel Amazon (AMZN) stock higher while simultaneously boosting their own sales.

Best Stocks for 2016: Hold on to Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) Stock!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 30, 2016

Snap-on (SNA) stock hasn't exactly been killing it in InvestorPlace's Best Stocks for 2016 competition. But give it time -- the stock remains a bargain.

10 Stellar Dow Jones Stocks to Buy for Q2

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 29, 2016

The first quarter was a veritable stock market roller coaster. Looking to Q2, these are the 10 best stocks to buy in the Dow Jones.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Could Snap Up MASSIVE Gas Field Stake on the Cheap!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 29, 2016

Exxon (XOM) stock owners should be in for some long-term benefits if the company can snap up a stake in this African natural gas field on the cheap.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Germany Could Make AMZN Stock Unstoppable

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 28, 2016

Amazon (AMZN) stock should continue to benefit as the e-commerce giant brings two-hour delivery to Germany, its second-biggest market.

Apple Inc.: Is a 15% Dividend Hike, $50 Billion Buyback in the Cards? (AAPL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 28, 2016

Is an Apple (AAPL) stock buyback about to be announced? One analysts thinks so ... and thinks the dividend could jump, too.

Apple Inc. Eyes Mobile Web for Apple Pay, Is PYPL Doomed? (AAPL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 24, 2016

You'll be able to use Apple Pay on mobile websites by the end of the year. Should PayPal (PYPL) stock owners worry, and what does it mean for AAPL stock?

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Stock: Is This the New Growth Engine?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 24, 2016

Walmart (WMT) stock is in a tough spot. But necessity is the mother of invention, and the retailer is finding some interesting ways to boost profits.

Facebook Inc: Will FB Sell Its Soul to Win China?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 23, 2016

Facebook (FB) stock will doubtlessly rally if Zuckerberg negotiates his way into China. But the moral costs cut deep.