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

YHOO Stock: The Yahoo! Inc. Saga Is Getting Ridiculous

Yahoo (YHOO) stock continues to be whipsawed back-and-forth as activists and management square off against one another. ENOUGH ALREADY!

Can Apple Inc.’s March Event Revive AAPL Stock?

Apple (AAPL) stock hasn't kept up with the market over the past year, but the March 21 event should change its fortune going forward.

DIS Stock: Is Walt Disney Co Insane to Raise Prices?

Disney (DIS) stock has taken a hit from cord-cutting fears, which the company seems to be combating with higher fees. Good idea or mistake?

FB Stock: How Facebook Inc Could Copy Google … and Make BILLIONS

Facebook (FB) stock is doing just fine for itself over the last year-plus, but it could be closer to $150 per share if it copied Google in one area.

Impressive Quarter for Square Inc (SQ) Stock … But It’s Still a RIP-OFF!

Square stock initially shot up on an impressive Q4 revenue beat. But a closer look reveals SQ is a rotten apple.

Amazon.com, Inc. Makes Biggest Move Yet Against FedEx, UPS (AMZN, FDX, ATSG)

Amazon (AMZN) stock didn't move much on the deal with ATSG, but UPS and FDX shareholders should be worried.

Alphabet Inc – Google Destinations Could Disrupt Online Travel (GOOG, GOOGL)

Google Destinations is GOOG's shot at Expedia (EXPE), Priceline (PCLN) and TripAdvisor (TRIP). Bad news for industry stalwarts.

Why Tim Cook and Elon Musk Want to Destroy Donald Trump (AAPL, TSLA, GOOG)

The leaders of Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and Google (GOOG) just met with congressional leaders to discuss their Donald Trump problems. Here's why.

CMG Stock: ANOTHER Health Crisis? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Could Be Screwed!

CMG stock is dealt another crippling blow by recent news of a new norovirus case at a Chipotle store in Massachusetts. This. Is. BAD.

Shake Shack Inc: Another Growth Stock SLAMMED in 2016 (SHAK)

Shake Shack (SHAK) stock is plunging on Tuesday after guidance that doesn't quite seem to justify its current frothy valuation.