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

BUD Looks to Facebook to Buoy Its Suds

"Buds for Buds" voucher system tests out social e-commerce ... and seeks to prop up the shrinking market share of Bud and Bud Light.

Will Liquidity Crisis Send RSH Stock to $0?

Don't buy the rebound in RSH stock on a possible loan deal to save RadioShack. It might stave off bankruptcy, but it's still on quivering ground.

MCD Stock Slumps as McDonald’s Declares Breakfast War

Investors should be hopeful about what a recent trademark filing says about Mickey D's plans.

Minecraft – Not MSFT Rocket Fuel, But a Smart Deal Nonetheless

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is trying to further entrench the software giant as a gaming powerhouse with his purchase of Minecraft maker Mojang.

Dollar General Puts Family Dollar’s Fate in Investors’ Hands

Dollar General makes a hostile bid for $80 per share of FDO stock, increasing the likelihood that Family Dollar will fall out of Dollar Tree's hands.