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

Alibaba’s (BABA) Singles’ Day Success Pales in Comparison to This Major Problem

Alibaba (BABA) stock faces more inauspicious risks from Jack Ma's handling of counterfeit goods than with any other issue.

The Devious Way Facebook Inc (FB) Is Building its Video Empire

The Facebook (FB) stock price has been galloping higher in 2015, but the "success" of Facebook Video is a farce.

Why Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) DESERVES Its ‘Insane’ Valuation

Both the Amazon (AMZN) stock price and the Netflix (NFLX) stock price seem a bit elevated. But AMZN is a steal compared to Netflix.

Is Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Threatened by This Obscure Rival?

Facebook (FB) stock has been skyrocketing this year, but it looks like one small rival is making the company go grey early.

Tesla Motors Inc Has Serious Competition From China (TSLA)

Could the Tesla (TSLA) stock price be threatened by an emerging electric carmaker funded by a Chinese billionaire?

iPhone 6S Weakness Slams Apple Inc (AAPL) Stock

The Apple (AAPL) stock price is off today after a Credit Suisse report suggested iPhone 6S sales could be lower than expected.

No Hope for Mannkind Corporation in Q3 Earnings (MNKD)

The MannKind (MNKD) stock price is falling off a cliff Tuesday as investors fret about liquidity issues and poor Afrezza sales.

Valeant Pt. II? Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) Stock Plunges on Citron Tweet

Citron Research issued an ominous tweet on Monday that could have grave consequences for the Mallinckrodt (MNK) stock price. Is this Valeant part 2?

Could Alibaba Disrupt Amazon in the U.S.? (BABA, AMZN)

Alibaba (BABA) and CEO Jack Ma have made some bold investments in Amazon (AMZN) competitors. Should Bezos and Co. be worried?

Analyst: GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Has 55% Upside

GoPro (GPRO) stock has been slammed in recent months, but one analyst thinks there's a fortune to be made in these shares.