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

Is 70% an Excessive Premium for Celator Pharmaceuticals Inc? (CPXX JAZZ)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals stock is hovering around breakeven after agreeing to acquire Celator (CPXX) for a 73% premium. Does the deal make sense?

AAPL Stock: THIS Is Why Apple Inc. Would Buy Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Apple (AAPL) stock needs a catalyst, and buying streaming video leader Netflix (NFLX) actually could happen. Here's why.

COST Stock: A Bargain After Costco Wholesale Corporation Earnings?

Costco (COST) stock has been going through some tough times recently, but the stock is in rally mode after Q3 earnings beat expectations.

7 Young Investors Making a Killing in 2016

There's no objective ranking of the best young investors in the world, as "young" is so subjective. But these seven are early successes indeed.

BABA Stock: Another HUGE Risk to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd!

Alibaba (BABA) stock is plunging on Wednesday after disclosing that the SEC is looking into its Singles' Day reporting practices. Caution is the rule.

DIS Stock: Why Walt Disney Co Got Rid of 1 Wildly Successful Division

DIS stock is lagging the S&P 500 so far in 2016, so why did the company just ditch its successful Disney Infinity gaming franchise?

HLF Stock: So … Ackman May Be 100% Wrong on Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife (HLF) stock is surging on Tuesday on reports that there may be a settlement with the FTC ... but no reorg of its business plan.

General Electric Company: Will GE Stock Benefit From $1.4 Billion Saudi Deal?

General Electric (GE) stock has badly trailed the markets over the last 10 years, but it's a new-look company building global ties.

XenoPort, Inc. (XNPT) Stock Roars 56% on Generous Buyout

XenoPort (XNPT) stock is shooting higher Monday after Arbor Pharmaceuticals agreed to buy the small biotech for $7.03/share -- a 60% premium.

Should Facebook Inc (FB) Buy Pandora Media Inc (P)?

Should Facebook (FB) buy Pandora (P)? It sounds like a weird question, but there are a lot of reasons it could make sense.