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

Shanghai Disneyland Will Move the Mouse for Walt Disney Co (DIS)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 23, 2016

Disney (DIS) stock owners haven't had much reason to rejoice in 2016. That could change with the June opening of Shanghai Disneyland.

8 Stocks That Are Disgustingly Expensive Right Now

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 20, 2016

It never hurts to be cautious, and if you're looking for stocks to sell in this volatile market, you could do a lot worse than these eight disgustingly expensive names.

Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) Stock Surges on Q1 Earnings Beat

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 19, 2016

DKS stock is soaring on Thursday after first-quarter earnings. But earnings weren't that great, and guidance was awful. What gives?

Salesforce.com, Inc. Defies Expectations Again! (CRM)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 19, 2016

CRM stock is jumping on Thursday after beating on earnings and revenue, while raising FY 2017 guidance. Well done!

Staples, Inc.: One Quarter Won’t Reverse the Slow Bleed (SPLS)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 18, 2016

Staples (SPLS) stock is advancing on Wednesday after a nice first-quarter earnings beat. But before cheering, consider the long-term outlook.

AAPL Stock: Why Apple Inc. MUST Turn to India for Growth Now

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 17, 2016

AAPL stock could get a long-term lift if Tim Cook is able to establish close ties with India. He's working on doing just that this week.

MGT Capital Investments Inc.: Don’t Buy the McAfee Madness! (MGT)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 17, 2016

MGT stock has been going bonkers recently, and Tuesday is no different. With John McAfee as the new CEO, is this a buy? Be VERY careful.

HD Stock: IGNORE the Nonsensical Profit-Taking in Home Depot Inc

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 17, 2016

HD stock is down on Tuesday, despite a great first-quarter earnings report. Ignore the profit-taking if you own stock -- everything's fine!

CRM Stock: Will Salesforce.com, Inc. Go Soaring Into the Clouds Soon?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 17, 2016

Salesforce (CRM) stock owners will be waiting anxiously for the software as a service company to report Q1 earnings results on Wednesday.

GOOG Stock: 5 KILLER Analyst Questions for Alphabet Inc’s CFO

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 17, 2016

GOOG stock has a performance record that shareholders in almost any other company would envy, but major questions remain in 2016.