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

Alphabet Inc: Autonomous Car Crash Doesn’t Tarnish Google’s Track Record (GOOG, TSLA)

Google (GOOG) and Tesla (TSLA) should reap major rewards if autonomous cars are as safe as they appear to be.

Apple Inc. vs FBI: Will Latest Revelation Hurt AAPL Stock?

Apple (AAPL) stock could be affected in the long run if users feel their privacy isn't valued by the company. New revelations justify those concerns.

Apple Inc.’s New Music Competitor: Samsung? (AAPL, SSNLF)

Apple Music hasn't turned heads, and AAPL's facing increased competition. Is Samsung (SSNLF) entering the fray as well, pursuing Tidal?

Analyst Says Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Has 39% Upside

Amazon (AMZN) stock has enjoyed a remarkable year-plus run. 2016 hasn't been so great, however. No worries, one analyst thinks MUCH better times are ahead.

Facebook Inc: Genius Ad Innovation Will Move Fast and Break Things (FB)

Facebook is doing incredible things in advertising, and I fully expect FB stock to soar in the coming years as a result.

XOM Stock: Exxon Mobil Corporation Could Lose an Uber-Rare Distinction

Think Exxon (XOM) stock is more or less immune from the recent plunge in oil prices? Think again.

10 Surprisingly Savvy Celebrity Investors

Celebrities aren't known for their financial prowess. Athletes in particular are notoriously bad with money. But these 10 celebs break the mold.

Could GM’s Dirty Tactics Crush Tesla Motors Inc Stock? (TSLA)

GM is worried, as evidenced by a bill aimed squarely at Tesla Motors. And the Tesla (TSLA) stock could take a serious hit if it sets a precedent.

Apple Inc.: Apple Watch STILL Not Moving the Needle (AAPL)

Apple (AAPL) stock was supposed to get a big boost from the Apple Watch. Unsurprisingly, that has not happened.

BBY Stock: The Biggest Problems Lie Ahead for Best Buy Co Inc Shares

Best Buy (BBY) doesn't look like a best buy in retail right now, despite an "impressive" Q4.