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

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock: 1 Bullish Development No One’s Talking About

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 13, 2016

Alibaba (BABA) stock is getting slammed with the rest of the Chinese stock market, but its newest initiative merits some credit.

It’s Official: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Is Gunning for Facebook Inc’s (FB) Oculus in VR

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 13, 2016

Facebook's (FB) Oculus is thought of as the top dog in virtual reality. But Google (GOOG, GOOGL) may be a bigger player than we realize.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk Brushes Off Apple Inc. (AAPL) as Major Threat

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 12, 2016

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk doesn't think Apple (AAPL) and its electric car plans really threaten his company. In fact, quite the opposite.

FB Stock: Could Facebook Messenger Ruin Phone Numbers?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 12, 2016

FB stock has taken off since its IPO in 2012, but Facebook Messenger has bigger plans: killing the phone number altogether.

Amazon.com, Inc. Flexes Its Streaming Muscle After Golden Globes Win (AMZN)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 12, 2016

Amazon (AMZN) stock has been one of the best performing stocks in the market over the last year. But streaming video may propel it.

The Issue With Buying Organovo Holdings Inc (ONVO) Stock in 2016

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 11, 2016

If you own Organovo (ONVO) stock -- or are thinking about owning it -- you may want to reconsider. The story is great, but it's still just that: a story.

Analyst Slashes Apple Inc. Targets – Can Tim Cook Bring Back Steve Jobs-Like Innovation? (AAPL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 11, 2016

Apple's spinning its wheels in a rough patch, and a severe price target cut from Oppenheimer isn't helping.

Are We Really Shocked Apple Inc. (AAPL) Wants to Read Our Minds?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 8, 2016

Apple (AAPL) just purchased the AI startup Emotient, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. With the acquisition, Apple is showing us it wants to read our minds.

Alphabet Inc (GOOG) Getting Back Into China at the Weirdest Time

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 8, 2016

As Chinese stock markets crash, Alphabet is stepping up its investment there. It sounds odd, but may be best for the Google (GOOG) stock price.

GM’s 2017 Chevy Bolt Poses Huge Threat to Tesla (TSLA)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 7, 2016

GM unleashed the 2017 Chevy Bolt, an all-electric, $30,000 car, at CES in Las Vegas this week. Tesla (TSLA) stock owners should pay attention.