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

First Solar Earnings Shine as FSLR Stock Rally Continues

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 25, 2015

First Solar (FSLR) stock is up today after crushing EPS estimates, fueling the recent rally prompted by its plans to spin off a "yieldco."

Why Google’s YouTube Plans Make GOOG Stock a Screaming Buy

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 24, 2015

Google (GOOG) stock has struggled in the last year, but it looks like a screaming buy after two powerful initiatives to monetize YouTube.

Why LVS Stock, WYNN and MPEL Are Dead Money

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 24, 2015

With the once-blistering Macau now on the decline, LVS, WYNN, and MPEL, three of the biggest players in the region, are in serious trouble.

HD Stock: Home Depot Massively Overvalued After Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 24, 2015

Home Depot (HD) stock, after a great quarter in which earnings per share rose 36%, is surging today. But three glaring warning signs should fend off investors.

MannKind (MNKD) Stock: Forget Earnings, It’s All About Afrezza

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 23, 2015

MannKind (MNKD) reports quarterly results on Tuesday. They're not important. Afrezza sales hints, which may be gleaned from the earnings call, are.

What to Expect from Hewlett-Packard Earnings (HPQ)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 23, 2015

HPQ reports fiscal first-quarter 2015 earnings Tuesday. Here's what analysts expect, and one part of the business investors should watch very closely.

Disney (DIS) Stock Still A Killer Value After Ticket Hike

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 23, 2015

Disney (DIS) stock has dramatically outperformed the stock market in the last 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods. That trend won't end anytime soon.

The 5 Best Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 23, 2015

These 5 stocks are leading the way in the field of alternative energy. With oil prices in the dumps, now is the time to buy these innovators.

CPB Stock and the Big Problem With ‘Big Food’

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 20, 2015

Cambpell Soup (CPB) stock and other big food peers are feeling pressure from the organic and natural food spaces. Time to adapt or die.

Why Castlight Health (CSLT) Stock is Crashing and Burning

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 19, 2015

Castlight Health (CSLT) stock is cratering today after disappointing revenue guidance. Despite a fourth-quarter earnings beat, the outlook remains bleak.