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, Inc.: Another Earnings Hangover for FSLR Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 7, 2014

The decision not to spin off assets into a "yield co" didn't help FSLR recover from poor third-quarter earnings.

Walgreen: Tech-Savvy Investments Mean Major Upside for WAG Stock

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 7, 2014

Walgreen, through its partnership with lab test innovator Theranos, could change healthcare forever. That deal alone could mean huge upside for the stock.

Twitter Inc Races to Monetize With Hong Kong Office

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 7, 2014

TWTR is racing to monetize with its planned Hong Kong office. Unfortunately the stock is still priced for perfection.

Why Windstream Holdings, Inc., Prudential Financial Inc and Frontier Communications Corp Are Today’s 3 Worst Stocks

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 6, 2014

Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN), Prudential Financial Inc (PRU) and Frontier Communications Corp (FTR) were Thursday's three worst stocks.

Apple (AAPL) Stock: The Glory Days Are Over

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 6, 2014

CEO Tim Cook is seriously dropping the ball on maintaining the brand Steve Jobs spent his life building.

Qualcomm, Inc., Molycorp Inc and CBS Corporation Move Big on Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 6, 2014

A softer smartphone market and slumping commodities prices highlight the forces behind Thursday's post-earnings movers.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Could Soar if Pickens’ Prediction Is Accurate

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 5, 2014

ConocoPhillips (COP) stock may soar if T. Boone Pickens is right on oil prices. Two other stocks also stand out, but as riskier plays.

Stratasys, Ltd., Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., and Actavis plc: Today’s Earnings Movers

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 5, 2014

Two of 2014's laggards continue to stumble as one of the year's most successful drugmakers continues a remarkable run

Why Priceline Group Inc, Michael Kors Holdings Ltd, and Halliburton Company Are Today’s 3 Worst Stocks

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 4, 2014

From same-store sales to Saudi Arabian oil, these are the catalysts behind today's three worst stocks.

Can One New Drink Refresh The Coca-Cola Co?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 4, 2014

The newest drink from The Coca-Cola Co (KO), Coca-Cola Life, appeals to fans of natural ingredients -- but growth needs to come from elsewhere.