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

Baidu Inc (ADR): Why the BIDU Selloff Could Have Legs

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 2, 2016

Baidu (BIDU) stock is taking a hit after news of a potential scandal. This selloff isn't just temporary, and that's not the only warning sign.

TWTR Stock: Twitter Inc Lacks the Urgency That Makes Facebook Inc (FB) Great

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 2, 2016

Twitter (TWTR) stock is at risk of becoming increasingly irrelevant if it can't take a lesson or two from its rival, Facebook (FB).

Amazon.com, Inc: Why AWS Growth Is VITAL to AMZN Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 2, 2016

Three Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth charts show various AWS growth rate metrics and illustrate just how important it is to AMZN stock.

AAPL Stock Buyback: A Timely $58 Billion Infusion for Apple Inc.

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 2, 2016

Apple (AAPL) stock is near 52-week lows after a painful Q2 earnings report, making its $58 billion share repurchase program seem well-timed.

The 3 Hottest Stocks Surging on Oil’s Rebound

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 29, 2016

Shares of DNR, CRC, and ETE have each roughly doubled in the last month alone. Surging oil prices have a major effect on these stocks.

LNKD Stock: STELLAR Q1 Earnings Redeem LinkedIn Corp

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 28, 2016

LinkedIn (LNKD) stock is fully deserving of its after-hours applause as it beats on EPS, revenue, and guidance. Not bad!

Alphabet Inc: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Notably Absent From GOOG Self-Driving Car Lobby Group

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 28, 2016

GOOG, Uber and others are forming a pro-self-driving-cars coalition. It's a smart move, but Tesla (TSLA) wants nothing to do with it.

Priceline Group Inc: Scandal Aside, PCLN Is a Bargain!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 28, 2016

Priceline (PCLN) stock is in the spotlight after its CEO suddenly resigned following a sex scandal. Consider this a rare opportunity.

FB Stock CRUSHES Earnings Again … Is Facebook Inc Unstoppable?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 27, 2016

Facebook (FB) stock is surging after-hours on Wednesday following a blowout Q1 earnings report. It's truly in a class of its own.

The 10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Retirement

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 27, 2016

Retirement planning and growth investing don't usually go together, but momo stocks provide exposure where value or dividend stocks can't.