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

5 Stocks That Recently Boosted Share Buybacks

These five stocks recently increased their share buybacks, some of them substantially.

Why First Solar, Inc., Transocean LTD and Schlumberger Limited Are Today’s 3 Worst Stocks

First Solar, Inc., Transocean LTD and Schlumberger Limited. are the three worst stocks today amid falling oil prices and lowered guidance.

3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Retirement

These three established, cash-rich dividend stocks offer significant income for those looking for stability in retirement.

Hasbro, Inc. Mulls Merger With DreamWorks Animation Skg Inc

Toymaker Hasbro (HAS) is considering buying DreamWorks Animation (DWA), the studio behind "Shrek," according to reports.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Buys Procter & Gamble Co’s Duracell for $4.7 Billion

P&G will receive $4.7 billion worth of its own stock that Berkshire Hathaway already holds in exchange for the Duracell battery business.