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

Curry vs. LeBron Matchup Echoes Under Armour vs. Nike (UA, NKE)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 4, 2015

Stephen Curry and LeBron James will square off tonight in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Consider it a proxy battle between UA stock and NKE stock.

Why Baidu (BIDU) Stock Is About to Burst Higher

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 4, 2015

The Baidu (BIDU) stock price has taken a tumble this year, but shares are coming back, and a legitimate rally could be in its early legs.

Facebook Just Seized a $2 BILLION Opportunity (FB)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 3, 2015

Facebook stock is trading higher on Wednesday, and for good reason. FB just seized a $2 billion opportunity: Instagram ads.

Ambarella (AMBA) Stock: Earnings Crush Estimates … AGAIN

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 3, 2015

Ambarella (AMBA) stock is rallying after first-quarter earnings crushed expectations. With revenue topping too, this growth stock isn't done running.

3 Aggressive Stocks to Buy for Rising Oil Prices

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 2, 2015

Energy markets are rallying, and it's time to take advantage. These are the 3 best stocks to buy for rising oil prices.

Apple Streaming Music Service Won’t Matter for AAPL Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 2, 2015

Apple (AAPL) stock has roared higher at an incredible pace for a decade, but the new Apple streaming music service won't fuel another rally.

The $16.7 Billion INTC-ALTR Deal Is A Win-Win

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 1, 2015

The Intel Altera deal is beneficial for shareholders in both companies. INTC gets a high-margin rival, while owners of ALTR stock get a lot of money.

2 Ways Facebook (FB) Can Annihilate YELP Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 1, 2015

The Facebook (FB) stock price has roared higher in the last year; Yelp's has not. Since Facebook seems capable of crushing YELP, I expect that trend to continue.

ESI Stock: Don’t Buy Into ITT’s Knee-Jerk Rally

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 29, 2015

ITT Educational Services (ESI) stock zoomed higher on Friday after releasing blowout 2014 earnings. It's still a strong sell in my book.

Private-Label Foods Could Save the Day for Amazon (AMZN) Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 29, 2015

Amazon (AMZN) stock could get a boost if its new plans to make its own private label foods, which boast higher margins, pan out.