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

BBRY Stock Overvalued After BlackBerry Denies Buyout

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 15, 2015

BBRY stock is a trader's dream after rumors shares up 30% late yesterday. But after those rumors were debunked, BBRY still hasn't given all its gains back.

5 Reasons the Stock Market Rally Is Far From Over

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 15, 2015

As pundits pull their hair out over what the global economy is doing, the intelligent investor stays happily invested in the bull market run of a lifetime.

3 Best Stocks to Buy, 3 Stocks to Sell for Low Oil Prices

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 14, 2015

The stock market has had mixed reactions to falling oil prices. But these six stocks react quite predictably when oil makes big moves.

No, AAPL Didn’t Just Patent A “Superior GoPro”

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 13, 2015

GoPro (GPRO) stock is plunging today on news that AAPL was granted a patent for a GoPro-like device. But don't believe everything you read.

2015: The Do-or-Die Year for Amazon (AMZN) Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 13, 2015

AMZN stock has fallen more than $100 from all-time highs less than a year ago. If Amazon doesn't improve margins in 2015, it may take another $100 haircut.