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

5 Stocks That Recently Boosted Share Buybacks

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 14, 2014

These five stocks recently increased their share buybacks, some of them substantially.

Why First Solar, Inc., Transocean LTD and Schlumberger Limited Are Today’s 3 Worst Stocks

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 13, 2014

First Solar, Inc., Transocean LTD and Schlumberger Limited. are the three worst stocks today amid falling oil prices and lowered guidance.

3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Retirement

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 13, 2014

These three established, cash-rich dividend stocks offer significant income for those looking for stability in retirement.

Hasbro, Inc. Mulls Merger With DreamWorks Animation Skg Inc

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 13, 2014

Toymaker Hasbro (HAS) is considering buying DreamWorks Animation (DWA), the studio behind "Shrek," according to reports.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Buys Procter & Gamble Co’s Duracell for $4.7 Billion

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 13, 2014

P&G will receive $4.7 billion worth of its own stock that Berkshire Hathaway already holds in exchange for the Duracell battery business.

It’s Official: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is Desperate

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 12, 2014

WMT has been a perennial underperformer on Wall Street for years. Two recent developments telegraph its desperation and bolster the bearish case.

Plug Power Inc Plunges After Earnings Miss, But PLUG Stock Is No Bargain

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 12, 2014

Plug Power Inc was hammered Wednesday on an earnings and revenue miss. Bud don't let the dip in PLUG stock tempt you.

What Does Obama’s Net Neutrality Stance Mean for Stocks?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 11, 2014

President Barack Obama urged the FCC to implement new rules in favor of net neutrality yesterday. What does this mean for the stock market?

Alibaba (BABA) Singles’ Day Dwarfs Black Friday Sales

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 11, 2014

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) set to benefit from Singles' Day, November 11, a day bigger than Black Friday & Cyber Monday combined..

3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stock Rallies After Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 10, 2014

3D Systems' more sane valuation and growth in healthcare products are reasons to believe in DDD stock going forward.