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

3 Stocks That Couldn’t Care Less About the Fed (ODFL, STMP, MSG)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 15, 2015

Not all stocks will care what happens to interest rates at the FOMC meeting this week. Here are 3 stocks to buy (ODFL, STMP, MSG) for Fed insulation.

GoPro Stock: Has GPRO Become a Value Play?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 14, 2015

GoPro stock has taken an absolute beating over the past month, which is great for contrarian investors hunting for a value play.

5 Crazy Overvalued Stocks to Sell Immediately

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 14, 2015

In today's market, you want to be careful about how you're positioning your portfolio. These five names are all overvalued stocks to sell.

Stop the Madness — Oil Prices Won’t Go to $20!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 11, 2015

Goldman Sachs (GS) warns us that $20 oil prices could visit us if things get worse. Please, do yourself a favor and ignore this vacuous drivel.

5 Reasons NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Stock Is a SCREAMING Buy

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 11, 2015

NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) stock may be the most compelling buy in the entire stock market. Here are five reasons you should be bullish.

Upgrade to Apple Stock for This Hidden Catalyst (AAPL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 11, 2015

The iPhone Upgrade Program wasn't covered prolifically after the most recent Apple event. But it should work wonders for Apple (AAPL) stock.

LULU Stock: Sell This Downward Dog After Earnings Sprain

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 10, 2015

LULU stock is plunging Thursday despite its impressive earnings report. Here's why the stock sold off, and why it's justified.

3 Stocks to Buy Like Crazy on the Dip

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 9, 2015

Looking for stocks to buy in the wake of the correction? Look no further than AMBA, NXPI and GOOG -- three tech players that look WAY oversold.

Ditch Barnes & Noble (BKS) Stock NOW Before Things Get Worse!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 9, 2015

Shares of Barnes & Noble (BKS) stock are plunging on Wednesday after whiffing on first-quarter earnings. It's time to get out!

NFLX Stock: Can Push Into Asia Spark a Netflix Rally?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 9, 2015

NFLX's stock price bounces above the $100 level after Netflix announced plans to expand into four Asian markets in early 2016. (Curb your enthusiasm.)