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

Avoid Pandora (P) Stock Even After Licensing Deal

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 16, 2015

Pandora (P) stock has suffered through a rough 2015. Despite striking a few deals aimed at taking on Apple (AAPL) Music and Spotify, it's an uphill battle.

AAPL Stock: Tablets Really Aren’t Apple Inc.’s “Thing” Anymore

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 16, 2015

AAPL stock will have a tough job beating the market if Apple's iPad Air tablet line can't keep up with basic technological advancements.

Alphabet (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) Scramble to Claim India

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 15, 2015

Google (GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai heads to India to talk strategy; Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited India twice recently. But why?

Rite Aid Corporation: Pending Buyout Could Prevent Big Move After RAD Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 15, 2015

Rite Aid (RAD) stock reports Q3 2016 earnings on Thursday before the bell. Here's what investors need to look for.

The Biggest Development for Netflix (NFLX) Stock in YEARS

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 15, 2015

Netflix (NFLX) stock is the best performer in the S&P this year, up 150%. But this new tech development could spur growth for years to come.

Oracle Corporation: ORCL Earnings Will (Sadly) Probably Stay True To Form

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 15, 2015

Oracle Q2 earnings will be released on Wednesday, and ORCL investors are hoping for a trend reversal. Unfortunately, that's not likely.

Tesla Motors Inc – Ambition Stands in the Way of Profitability (TSLA)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 14, 2015

Tesla (TSLA) has big dreams, but are they achievable on a quarterly basis? Cash flow positive may take longer than investors hope.

Is Apple Inc. Losing the Tablet Space to Microsoft Corporation? (AAPL, MSFT)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 14, 2015

Apple (AAPL) has long been thought of as king of the tablets. Move over ... Microsoft (MSFT) is ready to take the crown.

TWTR Stock: 1 Telltale Sign Twitter Is DESPERATE

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 11, 2015

Twitter (TWTR) stock jumped on Thursday after the company released a feel-good plan to increase revenue. In fact, it's a knucklehead move.

Another GREAT Quarter From Adobe Systems Incorporated Stock! (ADBE)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 11, 2015

Adobe (ADBE) stock is gaining ground after a stellar quarter characterized by strong growth in the cloud. Still, shares remain attractive.