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

3 Reasons Alphabet Inc (GOOG) Wants to Build “Smart Cities”

Alphabet (GOOG) portfolio company Sidewalk Labs is out to build "smart cities" with objective societal benefits. But it's not PURE altruism.

AAPL Stock: Can Buffett Spark a Rebound in Apple Inc.? (BRK.A, BRK.B)

AAPL stock is getting a boost Monday from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), which made a $1 billion bet on Apple. Wise ... or silly?

MOMO Stock: Why Momo Inc (ADR) Is Looking REALLY Attractive

MOMO stock is rallying on Friday, and despite little tangible news, now is a darn good time to buy this Chinese social networking company.

Nvidia Corporation Worth $2.3 Billion More Overnight! (NVDA)

Nvidia (NVDA) stock is popping off on Friday after an extraordinary first-quarter earnings report...but don't jump into this name blindly!

GPRO Stock: Will the GoPro Inc Nightmare EVER End?

GPRO stock is falling off a cliff again, to no one's surprise. Here's why I fear things may not get better anytime soon for shareholders:

SHAK Stock: Shake Shack Inc DEMOLISHES Q1 Earnings … Well Done!

Shake Shack (SHAK) stock is surging after a remarkable first quarter -- and some rosy expectations for the rest of the year. Impressive.

Why Salesforce.com, Inc.’s (CRM) Plan to Ditch Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Is BRILLIANT

Oracle (ORCL) and Salesforce (CRM) are partners but also fierce competitors ... and that's not even the main reason a change should happen.

TSLA Stock: Why the Tesla Motors Inc Cop Car Is a LUDICROUS Idea

Tesla (TSLA) stock is in desperate need of a catalyst, but don't count on police departments to become big customers anytime soon.

Why Alphabet Inc (GOOG) and Facebook Inc (FB) SHOULD Sweat AMZN’s Video Plans

Amazon (AMZN) is taking on Alphabet (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) with a YouTube-esque online video portal. Here's why that actually matters.

CMG Stock: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Just Became FAR More Attractive

Chipotle (CMG) stock has been a terrible performer recently. But two new hires could make a BIG impact on the restaurant ... and shareholders.