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

Buy Darden (DRI) Stock: The Turnaround Is Happening

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 20, 2015

Darden (DRI) stock is a buy after its recent earnings blowout; its turnaround plans are finally materializing.

Why Google (GOOG) Watch Will Slaughter Apple Watch

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 19, 2015

GOOG is going after Apple (AAPL) and its Apple Watch via a new partnership with Tag Heuer and Intel (INTC). Cupertino should be worried.

5 Blue-Chip Stocks of Tomorrow to Buy Today

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 19, 2015

While the hunt is always on for the best blue-chip stocks to buy now, the search gets a little more difficult when you try to predict the companies that will be blue-chip stocks tomorrow.

Apple Inc: AAPL Stock Price Target Boosted at Jefferies, Cantor

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 18, 2015

AAPL price targets at both Jefferies and Cantor Fitzgerald got a boost today, as iPhone demand in China and Apple's TV service share the spotlight.

FedEx (FDX) Stock: Earnings Impresses, Outlook Depresses

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 18, 2015

FedEx (FDX) stock is down in early trading on Wednesday after missing on revenue and a revised earnings outlook. But EPS is chugging along quite nicely.

Simon’s Macerich (MAC) Stock Buyout Rejected — But Why?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 18, 2015

Mall REIT Macerich (MAC) fell today after the CEO rejected a buyout offer from Simon Property Group. Perhaps MAC should reconsider.

EA Stock: Will Joe Montana Football 16 Threaten Madden?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 17, 2015

Electronic Arts (EA) stock fell today after news that Joe Montana Football 16 would rise to challenge Madden -- its first competitor in years.

How I Called the PLUG Stock Earnings Miss

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 17, 2015

Plug Power (PLUG) stock is cratering today after disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and revenue. I saw this coming. Here's how.

BBRY Stock: BlackBerry SecuTablet Can’t Save This Dog

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 16, 2015

BlackBerry (BBRY) stock won't get a spark from the BlackBerry SecuTablet, an awkwardly named tablet for gov't and enterprise customers.

3 Stocks to Sell as PC Sales Crumble

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 16, 2015

Pare your exposure to these three stocks -- which will each suffer as PC sales fall -- or risk pressuring returns indefinitely.