John Divine

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

After Blowout Quarter, Is Alibaba (BABA) Stock Finally a Buy?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Alibaba (BABA) stock price isn't reflecting today's Q3 report; Alibaba earnings and revenue soared past expectations ... is it time to buy the stock?

Analysis: Alphabet Inc Will NEVER Buy Twitter Inc – GOOG, TWTR

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Wondering why Alphabet (GOOG) will never buy Twitter (TWTR)? Wonder no more. Google's doing its own real-time feature, merely licensing Twitter data.

Apple Inc.: Sluggish iPad Sales Embody AAPL Stock’s Woes

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Another quarter of declining iPad sales threatens the future of Apple (AAPL) stock, and embodies Cupertino's bigger problems.

MannKind Corporation (MNKD) Stock: Buyer or Bust?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

MannKind (MNKD) stock is likely in its last days as a public company. Here's why the inhaled-insulin-maker should pray for an acquisition.

Under Armour Inc: UA Stock DESERVES All The Downgrades

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Under Armour (UA) stock has been hammered in recent months, and two harsh January downgrades aren't helping. But the worst is yet to come.

Amazon.com, Inc. Earnings Preview: AMZN Stock Still Best-In-Class

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Amazon (AMZN) stock was one of the best performing in the entire market in 2015. What's expected from the e-tailer when it reports Q4 earnings on Thursday?

Alibaba Group Holding LTD Stock: No Ba-Ba-Bargain Before Q3 Earnings (BABA)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Is Alibaba (BABA) stock worth the risk before its Q3 earnings report? Probably not.

Why 2016 Will Be the WORST Year on Record for Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Tesla (TSLA) stock remains overvalued, trading on hype and promises rather than results and profits. 2016's market will NOT reward that behavior.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock: China, Guidance Send Shares Lower

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Starbucks (SBUX) stock didn't get much of a boost from Q1 earnings, as guidance, China, and frothy valuation combined for a bad performance.Starbucks (SBUX) stock didn't get much of a boost from Q1 earnings, as guidance, China, and a frothy valuation combine for a bad performance.

Will Facebook Inc (FB) Be the New ESPN?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

ESPN may be the worldwide leader in sports, but Facebook (FB) is intent on becoming a bigger part of the conversation.

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