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

10 Best Stocks to Buy for the Turnaround

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 20, 2016

2016 has not been kind to the stock market. But looking for the best stocks to buy in the carnage today may be the smartest long-term move you can make.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is STILL a Total Rip-Off!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 20, 2016

Netflix, Inc. stock initially soared after posting impressive subscriber numbers, but that didn't last long. Sell NFLX now!

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) Stock: Q4 Profits to Crater Around 50%

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 20, 2016

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) stock is cratering Wednesday amidst a severe decline in oil price and Q4 earnings that are expected to fall roughly 50%.

Donald Trump’s Apple Inc. Gaffe Could Derail His Campaign (AAPL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 20, 2016

You'd think a soundbyte couldn't end Donald Trump. But that was before he threatened the future of the Apple (AAPL) stock price.

Starbucks Corporation: Don’t Get Burned by Earnings (SBUX)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 19, 2016

Starbucks (SBUX) stock has been walloping the market for years. Can it keep up that streak come first-quarter earnings results on Jan. 21?

Is Facebook Inc Putting Google in Its Crosshairs? (GOOG, FB)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 19, 2016

Facebook (FB) stock has been a tremendous outperformer in the last year, and so has GOOG. Does a new in-app browser show Facebook's ambition in search?

Intel Corporation Selloff Is WAY Overdone – Buy Now! (INTC)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 15, 2016

Intel Corporation (INTC) is taking a massive hit despite beating earnings. Sure, guidance was soft, but this selloff is far too severe.

If ESPN Can’t Get it Together, Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock Will Suffer Through 2016

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 14, 2016

The rest of the company looks sound, but ESPN could be a serious drag on the Disney (DIS) stock price in 2016

Go Home, GoPro Inc – The Growth Story Is OVER (GPRO)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 14, 2016

It's a historically bad day for GoPro (GPRO) stock after the action camera company guided for severely disappointing holiday sales. Yikes.

10 CEOs That Could Be Toast Before 2017

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 13, 2016

No one on this list of the world's worst CEOs should be too shocked if they're canned before the next new year wheels around.