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

Etsy Inc (ETSY) Stock: Still A Loser After Q3 Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 4, 2015

The ETSY stock price continues to fall after its Q3 earnings report; revenue disappointed and guidance lagged ... keep your distance!

Alibaba (BABA) Stock: Is Chinese Retailer Playing Dirty?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 3, 2015

Alibaba (BABA) stock is rebounding after a strong Q2. But new allegations from JD.com (JD) raise more concerns about BABA's business.

Why Is Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Launching a Physical Bookstore?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 3, 2015

Amazon (AMZN) started as the anti-brick-and-mortar. Twenty years later, it's opening a real bookstore -- Amazon Books. But the strategy isn't about paperbacks.

AAPL: Did Apple Just Unveil an Apple Maps Breakthrough?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 3, 2015

While AAPL still has ground to gain against Google, Apple stock could eventually reap huge rewards from new indoor mapping initiatives.

Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock CRUSHED Despite Q3 Beat

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 3, 2015

Fitbit (FIT) stock cratered in late trading Monday after announcing a secondary offering. But Q3 earnings results were KILLER. Buy the pullback.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Ramps up for Black Friday

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 2, 2015

Amazon (AMZN) stock is one of the hottest names in the stock market today. And with its Black Friday Deals Store now live, the run should continue.

Etsy Inc (ETSY) Stock a Crapshoot Before Q3 Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 2, 2015

Etsy (ETSY) stock reports earnings on Tuesday morning. While analysts expect 40% revenue growth, they've been wrong -- WAY wrong -- before.

Why LinkedIn (LNKD) Stock Soared 11% After Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 30, 2015

LinkedIn stock rallied on Friday after a Q3 earnings beat and raised guidance. What drove LNKD results...and what should you be wary of?

MannKind Corporation (MNKD) Stock: A Cloud Hangs Over Q3

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 30, 2015

MannKind (MNKD) stock has seen better days. Going into Q3 earnings, can we expect any catalysts? Not positive ones, I'm afraid.

Penny Stocks: How to Spot an Almost Surefire Scam

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 30, 2015

One simple indicator should instantly tell you NOT to buy a stock. Penny stocks are almost never a good idea, but doubly so in this scenario.