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 MAJOR Threats to the Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Price

Facebook (FB) stock is riding high after a strong Q3, but ignore these three major risks at your own peril.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Earnings DOUBLE, Revenue Misses (BRK)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) stock isn't doing much in late trading Friday, despite Q3 earnings doubling to $9.2 billion year-over-year.

7 Toxic Stocks That Could Destroy Your Retirement Portfolio

Planning for retirement is tough enough as it is. You don't need high-risk, low-reward stocks ruining your portfolio. Sell these 7 losers IMMEDIATELY!

Square IPO Prices at $11 – $13, BELOW its Last Private Valuation

The Square IPO price range was announced today, and the mobile payments company will go public for $11 to $13 per share. That's NOT a good sign.

The Wisdom of Alibaba’s $3.7 Billion Youku Tudou Merger (BABA, YOKU)

Alibaba (BABA) is shelling out $3.7 billion for the 82% of Youku Tudou (YOKU) it doesn't already own. It's a savvy move with precedents in the U.S.