John Divine

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

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

Verizon Communications Inc.: VZ Stock Threatened by Nearly 40,000 Workers on Strike

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 13, 2016

The Verizon (VZ) stock price could take a serious hit in coming weeks as a massive strike threatens to debilitate the company.

Apple Inc. (AAPL): Why Apple Watch Is Just an Afterthought

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 13, 2016

If you're reading about the Apple Watch thinking it has anything to do with the success of Apple (AAPL) stock, you're misguided. Ignore it!

Netflix, Inc.: Why NFLX Price Hike Blows Analyst Estimates Away

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 13, 2016

Netflix (NFLX) stock is a high-flyer, sure. But are analysts missing out on a little $138 million rounding error?

Amazon.com, Inc.: Does AMZN Have a Problem With the Law?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 12, 2016

One of the most important long-term drivers for Amazon (AMZN) stock is overseas growth. So revelations that Amazon may be breaking Indian law are serious.

Deutsche Bank Is Right: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Could Burn You!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 12, 2016

Starbucks (SBUX) stock is plunging Tuesday after a downgrade from Deutsche Bank. Here's why analysts are right about SBUX -- but for the wrong reasons.