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

McDonald’s CEO Resigns, and MCD Stock is Lovin’ It

It didn't take Wall St. long to applaud MCD CEO Don Thompson's ouster. The stock is rallying Thursday -- but serious problems remain at the Golden Arches.

Apple (AAPL) Stock: I Was Horribly Wrong. It’s Still a Buy

Apple (AAPL) stock reported blowout quarterly earnings yesterday. Today, the stock is through the roof, and one thing is painfully clear: I was wrong.

Travel Stocks Roaring Higher … for Now

Airlines, drug retailers, and semiconductors -- each have performed remarkably in the stock market over the last year. But what about lodging?

Oculus Rift: How it Can Catapult Facebook (FB) Stock Higher

Oculus Rift, a popular virtual reality headset, could be the key to Facebook (FB) stock and its long-term growth. A Sundance film is just the beginning.

Amazon (AMZN) Earnings Preview: 3 Things to Watch

AMZN stock has been one of Wall Street's prominent laggards over the last year. Here are 3 things that could change that on Thursday's earnings call.