John Divine

John Divine

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

Why Is George Soros Buying Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock?

Amazon (AMZN) stock is on quite the run-up this year. And with George Soros buying a big stake in the third quarter, the rally could continue.

Why Is David Einhorn Buying Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock?

Another quarter goes by and David Einhorn is still unapologetically bullish on Apple Inc. (AAPL) stock. Why shouldn't he be?

Salesforce.com, Inc.: Will CRM Stock Burst Its Bubble?

What will Salesforce (CRM) stock do after reporting third-quarter earnings on Wednesday? That depends on how it stacks up to these consensus expectations.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Has a Bold Black Friday Strategy

The Amazon (AMZN) stock price has been roaring higher recently. So why is the company shunning profits with firesales on its most popular devices?

Why NOW Is the Time to Buy Fitbit (FIT) Stock

The Fitbit (FIT) stock price took a beating on Friday after details of a secondary offering and a new competitor hit the wires. But shares are still a buy.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Shutting Down Beats Music … But Why?

Apple (AAPL) is shuttering Beats Music, just 18 months after paying $3 billion for the headphone-maker and streaming service. What gives?

Analysts: 7 Stocks to Buy With AT LEAST 25% Upside

Finding the best stocks to buy today isn't an easy task. But you can start with these 7 stocks, which analysts expect will rally another 25% to 75%.

Facebook Inc (FB) Debuts “Self Destructing” Messages: Is Snapchat Dying?

Facebook (FB) stock has been going bonkers this year. Two years after Snapchat turned down a $3 billion buyout offer, FB decides to compete.

New Hulu Investor? Time Warner Inc Steps Up War Against Netflix, Inc. (NFLX, TWX)

Netflix (NFLX) stock got hammered yesterday on news that Time Warner (TWX) may invest in Hulu. Shots fired!

Google Phone in the Works: Should Apple Inc. Be Scared? (GOOG, AAPL)

Taking a page from the Apple (AAPL) playbook, GOOG is considering making a Google phone of its own, but a few questions remain.