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

Pain Therapeutics Jumps 50% on Promising Remoxy Study (PTIE)

Pain Therapeutics (PTIE) stock is soaring Tuesday after its REMOXY study shows the drug could deter prescription painkiller abuse.

7 Best Stocks to Buy for Explosive Earnings Growth

From luxury retail to technology, these are seven of the best stocks to buy now for explosive earnings growth over the next five years.

YY Stock Slumps After Earnings — Is It a Value Stock Now?

The YY stock price was cratering Tuesday after the Chinese Internet company missed on earnings. But it's looking like a sexy value stock in my book.

1 Guaranteed Way to Boost Social Security Benefits By 76%

Social Security benefits are more important now than ever. If you're looking for retirement planning tips, they don't get much better than this.

Viggle (VGGL) Stock: 60% Rally Is Undeserved

The Viggle (VGGL) stock price is going bonkers on Monday. I'd strongly encourage you not to take that as a "buy" signal.

Wayfair (W) Stock: STILL the Best Retail Stock to Buy

Wayfair (W) stock is up big-time on Monday after a blowout first-quarter earnings report. Further proof that W stock is the best in retail.

7 Best Dividend Stocks Paying Investors for 100 Years or More

These are the seven best dividend stocks in the market -- each one has paid a regular quarterly dividend for more than 100 years!

WWAV Stock – Keep Riding WhiteWave After Stellar Earnings

WhiteWave (WWAV) stock is soaring yet again on Friday after a first-quarter earnings beat and full-year guidance raise. This rally ain't over yet.

Monsanto (MON) — Syngenta (SYT) Merger: Delayed, Not Dead

Monsanto (MON) and its quest for Syngenta (SYT) stock have been stopped short. For now. But a Monsanto Syngenta merger still isn't impossible.

A Yelp Buyout? Sorry, But No One Wants You

YELP stock soared Thursday on news that Yelp was exploring a sale. I wouldn't hold my breath.