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

Apple Pay Fraud: Irrelevant to AAPL Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 9, 2015

Apple (AAPL) stock might appear to be in danger as Apple Pay fraud runs rampant. In reality, it doesn't matter.

Sell Kythera (KYTH) Stock, Another Biotech Ripoff

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 9, 2015

Don't let high-flying biotech Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc (KYTH) tempt you; it's primed for a gnarly selloff.

GM Stock vs. Ford (F): Which Is the Better Dividend Stock?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 9, 2015

GM and Ford: two behemoths of American industry. Both stocks pay 3%-plus dividends and are expected to grow in 2015. Which one is right for your portfolio?

Netflix (NFLX) Stock: The Perfect Buyout Target

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 9, 2015

Netflix (NFLX) stock, despite its seemingly high valuation, is the perfect buyout target. Don't be surprised if this company gets bought out.

‘Dawn of Titans’ Is Zynga (ZNGA) Stock’s Last Hope

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 6, 2015

ZNGA changes strategy, guns after "Clash of Clans" and "Game of War," the top two highest grossing games on the iPhone. Is this the start of a turnaround?

5 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 6, 2015

In today's low-interest environment, dividend stocks aren't easy to come by on the cheap. But they do exist, and all 5 of these stocks yield more than 3%.

Mark Cuban Slams TWTR, FB on Valuation

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 5, 2015

Mark Cuban railed on Twitter (TWTR) and Facebook (FB)...he also thinks that today's tech bubble is worse than the one in 2000.

CMCSA to Offer Streaming Video, Suddenly OK With Net Neutrality

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 4, 2015

Comcast (CMCSA) offers up a bit of comedy gold: Starting its own net-neutrality-protected streaming video after throttling NFLX last year.

Sell Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Before You Lose Your Shirt

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 4, 2015

ANF stock cratered today after 4Q revenue missed expectations and same-store sales savagely fell. Sell ANF stock now before you lose your shirt!

Staples (SPLS) Stock Q4 Earnings Preview: It Won’t Be Pretty

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 3, 2015

Staples (SPLS) stock is set for some rough fourth-quarter earnings numbers, according to Wall Street. And it doesn't look much better beyond that, either.