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

The $934 Billion Auto Loan Bubble: 5 Stocks to Sell Now

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 19, 2015

There's a new bubble we need to worry about, and it's nearly $1 trillion large: the auto loan bubble. Here are 5 stocks to sell.

Yandex NV (YNDX) Stock: No GOOG, But It’s Still a Buy

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 18, 2015

Yandex (YNDX) stock is roaring higher today after an earnings beat. An anticompetitive plaint against GOOG and a rising ruble also help.

Apple’s Premium Music Service: The Biggest AAPL Strategy Shift in Years

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 17, 2015

Apple is making moves to replace a lost stream of revenue as it muscles into the streaming music industry. A major iTunes overhaul may be in the mix as well.

5 Reasons the Staples (SPLS) Office Depot (ODP) Merger Is DOA

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 17, 2015

The Staples (SPLS) Office Depot (ODP) merger sounds like a match made in heaven, but it won't get FTC approval. Here's why.

5 Valentine’s Day Stocks to Buy and Love

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 13, 2015

Valentine's Day is a payday for these companies, who specialize in everything from chocolates to flowers to lingerie.

ZNGA: The Poor Man’s KING Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 13, 2015

ZNGA stock is down big Friday after miserable earnings, while KING stock, the company behind "Candy Crush," delivered blowout results and is soaring as a result.

Why BIDU Stock Is Plunging Despite Mobile Dominance

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 12, 2015

Baidu missed on earnings, despite an impressive command of the mobile market. BIDU stock plunged today, but the slide could continue from here. Here's why.

TSLA Stock Rocked After Earnings Miss: Sell Tesla Now!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 12, 2015

TSLA stock is plunging Thursday after a horrible fourth-quarter earnings miss. But the worst is yet to come for shareholders.

AMZN Scores Another Victory Against Target (TGT)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 12, 2015

AMZN stock has grown at the expense of Target (TGT) for years. With online video service Target Ticket ending, Amazon's dominance has never been clearer.

5 Million Reasons to Buy LinkedIn (LNKD) Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 11, 2015

LNKD stock has skyrocketed since its IPO in 2011, but the growth days aren't over yet. With 5 million U.S. job openings, the bulls still have room to run.