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

Why China Is NOT a Gamechanger for Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 23, 2015

Elon Musk, the renaissance CEO behind Tesla (TSLA) stock, said the company will produce cars in China within two years. I'll believe it when I see it.

Why Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Soaring Today

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 23, 2015

Amazon (AMZN) stock is surging on Thursday, rallying as much as 10% after a blowout third-quarter earnings report.

Einhorn: Bullish on KORS, Short Keurig Green Mountain Inc (GMCR)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 22, 2015

David Einhorn sees value in Michael Kors (KORS), and expects more pain for Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR). What's the hedge fund legend's thesis?

Under Armour Inc (UA) Stock: Take Profits NOW on Earnings Beat

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 22, 2015

Under Armour (UA) stock is cratering on Thursday despite a third-quarter revenue and EPS beat. The culprit? A lofty valuation.

3 High-Yield Energy Investments That Beat Dividend Stocks

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 21, 2015

Finding the best dividend stocks to buy isn't easy. Royalty trusts in the energy sector offer a potentially lucrative alternative.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock GUTTED by Citron Research

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 21, 2015

Famed short-seller Citron Research is wondering aloud whether Valeant (VRX) stock is the "pharmaceutical Enron." Could it be?

Why Morgan Stanley’s Twitter Downgrade Is Spot-On (TWTR)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 21, 2015

Twitter (TWTR) stock shed as much as 8% on Wednesday after a scathing note from Morgan Stanley, which downgraded shares to "underweight." Preach!

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): This Cinderella Story Is OVER

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 21, 2015

Chipotle (CMG) stock is plunging on Wednesday, despite barely missing on earnings and topping same-store sales estimates. What gives?

Facebook M Ensures a Slow Demise for Yelp

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 21, 2015

Facebook (FB) has its irons in many fires, and Yelp (YELP) is about to get burnt by one of them. Meet Facebook M, an artificial intelligence that outdoes Yelp in every way.

UA Stock: NOT For the Faint of Heart Before Q3 Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 20, 2015

Under Armour (UA) stock has been on a tear in 2015 ... but will it come to an end with Q3 earnings on Thursday morning? I won't be around to find out.