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

Keurig Green Mountain Stock: Doomed to Underperform (GMCR)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 7, 2015

Keurig (GMCR) stock whiffed on second-quarter EPS, revenue, and full-year guidance. On top of that, history tells us its growth days are likely over.

Can a Yum Brands Spinoff Really Unleash 90% Gains? (YUM)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 7, 2015

YUM stock, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, could soar 90% -- but only if a YUM spinoff happens, according to Icahn disciple Keith Meister.

Could Mannkind (MNKD) Be the Next Synageva (GEVA)?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 6, 2015

Synageva (GEVA) stock doubled on Wednesday after Alexion bought the company for $8.4 billion. Is Mannkind (MNKD) the next M&A target?

ZU Stock: Is Zulily Growing Itself to Death?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 6, 2015

The Zulily stock price is cratering after missing big on first-quarter revenue and disappointing revenue guidance. Can ZU turn itself around or not?

Amazon Stock Might Be Heading to $525 (AMZN)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 5, 2015

Amazon (AMZN) stock just got another price target hike from Oppenheimer. What's everyone so stoked about? Simple: Amazon Web Services.

PTBI Stock Roars 131% Higher After George Soros Invests

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 5, 2015

Plasmatech stock skyrocketed today, jumping more than 130% after George Soros announced a 5% stake in PTBI stock.

7 Best Dividend Stocks Paying Investors for 100 Years or More

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 5, 2015

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

Groupon Stock Earnings Preview: A Make-or-Break Quarter (GRPN)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 4, 2015

Groupon (GRPN) stock reports earnings on Tuesday afternoon. There's a lot riding on this quarter; here's what investors are looking for.

McDonald’s Turnaround Plan: Not Enough to Save MCD Stock!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 4, 2015

The McDonald's turnaround plan was unveiled today, courtesy of CEO Steve Easterbrook, but it's too early to tell if MCD stock can be saved.

3 Best Stocks to Buy for Soaring Oil Prices

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 1, 2015

If you're looking for stocks to buy and believe in rising oil prices, it doesn't get much better than these three names.