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

Alcoa (AA) Caught in Market Crossfire – Buy the Dip

Alcoa (AA) stock slipped Thursday despite a promising third-quarter earnings report. Blame the market, and buy Alcoa stock.

GPS, FSLR, CHK – Thursday’s Sliding Stocks

The Dow Jones took its worst beating of 2014, and stocks in general performed poorly Thursday. These three stocks were among the worst.

Icahn: Apple Stock Worth Nearly Double Current Prices (AAPL)

Carl Icahn tells Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook in an open letter to submit a tender offer to buy back Apple stock with the company's $133 billion in cash.

ARWR, JCP, ADM – Wednesday’s Sliding Stocks

While the broader market rebounded from yesterday's losses, ARWR, JCP, and ADM each stood out for a different reason: their dismal performance.

SHLD in Further Peril as Sears Vendor Flees

Sears (SHLD) stock is in trouble amid a report that at least one vendor has halted shipments to Sears thanks to worried credit insurers.