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

PayPal Partnership Does Little to Increase Bitcoin’s Utility

Bitcoin's integration with PayPal sounds like a huge step forward for the virtual currency. But in truth, the new capability isn't as meaningful as it sounds.

Amazon (AMZN) – 6% Cheaper Than the Competition, But Is It Better?

Amazon.com sells stuff cheaply, and a recent study has put some numbers to that. But AMZN's grip on the world of retail might not be quite as firm as it appears.

Starbucks (SBUX) Targets Japan With $900M Partner Buyout

Despite solid and consistent results globally, Starbucks (SBUX) is maintaining its focus on squeezing more growth out of the Asia/Pacific region.

Should I Buy GE Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Should General Electric split itself up in the name of value creation? The signs point to yes.

SIRI Stock Gets Riskier After Monumental Lawsuit

A California court ruling might force Sirius XM to dig into its pockets and shell out higher royalties for pre-1972 recordings.