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

Can This $3 Billion Project Rejuvenate IBM Stock?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 31, 2015

The IBM stock price could collapse if this $3 billion investment fails. The Internet of Things is happening and it's time for Big Blue to hop on board.

AMZN’s Next Victim: Angie’s List (ANGI)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 31, 2015

Amazon (AMZN) is out to kill yet another company: Angie's List (ANGI). And it won't be difficult.

The Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for April

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 31, 2015

These are the 10 best Dow Jones dividend stocks for April, ranked by dividend yield. Good luck finding solid companies that reward shareholders like this!

The 10 Best Stocks for 2015 Through Q1

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 30, 2015

InvestorPlace's Best Stocks for 2015 competition has produced a portfolio that's up 15% year-to-date. Here are the picks and the standings through April.

Why Did Abbott Ditch 35 Million Mylan Shares? (ABT, MYL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 30, 2015

Abbot Labs (ABT) filed to sell a huge chunk of its Mylan (MYL) stock position today. What gives?

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Still A Tasty Stock to Buy

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 30, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) stock still looks like one of the best growth stocks to buy in today's market -- despite soaring chicken prices. Here's why.

MARCH MADNESS: Kinder Morgan (KMI) vs Visa (V)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 29, 2015

It has all come down to Kinder Morgain (KMI) vs. Visa (V) in the final matchup of 2015's Stock Market Madness tournament.

The Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for April

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 27, 2015

These are the 10 best Dow Jones dividend stocks for April, ranked by dividend yield. Good luck finding solid companies that reward shareholders like this!

Coca-Cola (KO) Struggles Continue as Pepsi Overtakes Diet Coke

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 27, 2015

The woes for Coca-Cola (KO) stock continue as rival PepsiCo (PEP) gains ground.

Starbucks (SBUX): Why Investors Should Love Its PR Mastery

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 26, 2015

Starbucks' (SBUX) latest offering -- the Birthday Cake Frappuccino -- is just more proof that the coffee titan can PR better than you.