John Divine

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

DG Stock, Not Black Friday, Has the Market’s Economic Pulse

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

With all eyes on the Family Dollar-Dollar Tree deal, DG stock could still rebut fears holiday spending will be weak after soft Black Friday sales.

Oil Prices: 5 Reasons $50 Oil Is Imminent

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Oil prices have slumped for months, touching five-year lows. The slump isn't over, and $50 barrels of oil are quite feasible. Here are 5 reasons why.

HPQ Stock: Is Hewlett-Packard Company’s Sales Whiff a Fluke?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Don't look now, but HP's enterprise business is already floundering. Investors must have faith in Meg Whitman under these conditions.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for December

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

If you're looking for a place to start your hunt for yield, you could do a lot worse than some of the Dow's highest-yielding dividend stocks.

What a “Mike Brown Law” Means for Ambarella and Digital Ally

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Michael Brown's family is calling for body cameras on every police officer in America. If the Mike Brown Law gets traction, these two stocks will take off

Apple (AAPL) Stock Hits Record High on Gaudy iPhone 6 Sales Estimates

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

With AAPL at record highs, analysts still believe the stock has more room to run. But can investors really rely on the iPhone 6 as a growth driver?

Nike: Can A Women’s-Only Store Boost NKE Stock?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The move is symbolic of a more concerted effort by NKE to focus on a new avenue for growth: women. Unfortunately, Nike is late to the party.

2 Reasons — Besides Earnings — to Sell GME Stock Immediately

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Today's selloff is bad. But GME stock isn't a sell because of a bad quarter and some weak guidance. These two forces are long-term existential threats.

3 Reasons Alibaba’s $8B Bond Sale Is Bullish for BABA Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

TWTR bonds are junk. GPRO's secondary offering will dilute investors to enrich its insiders. So why is Alibaba's $8 billion bond sale good for BABA stock?

GoPro (GPRO) Lowballs Secondary Offering at $75, Stock Craters

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The pricing is $10 per share lower than $85 levels the stock hit yesterday. Should GPRO investors be worried?

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