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

3 For-Profit Educators YOU Won’t Profit From (ESI, STRA, DV)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

ITT Educational Services (ESI), Strayer (STRA), and DeVry (DV) are all stocks in the for-profit education field you should stay away from.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock: Have We REALLY Reached “Peak Facebook”?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Facebook (FB) stock has been on a remarkable run lately, but some troubling usage statistics are raising eyebrows. Have we hit peak Facebook?

7 Self-Driving Car Stocks to Buy for the Autonomous Revolution

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Pure-play self-driving car stocks are hard to find, but if you want to play the emergence of driverless cars, these are the stocks to buy.

Vascular Biogenics Ltd (VBLT) Stock Roars Higher on Cancer Trial

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Vascular Biogenics (VBLT) is soaring in Monday's trading after reporting wonderful Phase I/II trial data for an ovarian cancer treatment.

GOOG Stock: Alphabet Inc Faces Uncertainty as Fadell Leaves Nest

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Alphabet (GOOG) stock has done very well over the last year, but the departure of Nest CEO Tony Fadell is a blow to growth potential.

Why You Should SELL 3x Gold Mining ETFs JNUG and NUGT Today

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Shares of 3x leveraged bullish gold miner ETFs JNUG and NUGT are soaring today, each up well over 25% today. Don't buy further here, just lock in your gains.

AMBA Stock: Ambarella Inc FINALLY Gets a Catalyst

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Ambarella (AMBA) is soaring on Friday after a strong fiscal first quarter. Are the days of trading in sympathy with GoPro over?

FB Stock: Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Image a Problem for Facebook Inc?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Facebook (FB) stock doesn't have a competition problem. That, and the growing power it brings, may actually be it's biggest problem.

KORS Stock: Is a Comeback FINALLY in the Works for Michael Kors Holdings Ltd?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Michael Kors (KORS) stock is jumping on Wednesday after beating on earnings and revenue, while also announcing a major buyback.

Under Armour Inc (UA) vs. Nike Inc (NKE)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Stephen Curry of Under Armour (UA) and LeBron James of Nike (NKE) are set to square off. Who should investors bet on?

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