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

PayPal Partnership Does Little to Increase Bitcoin’s Utility

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Bitcoin's integration with PayPal sounds like a huge step forward for the virtual currency. But in truth, the new capability isn't as meaningful as it sounds.

Amazon (AMZN) – 6% Cheaper Than the Competition, But Is It Better?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Amazon.com sells stuff cheaply, and a recent study has put some numbers to that. But AMZN's grip on the world of retail might not be quite as firm as it appears.

Starbucks (SBUX) Targets Japan With $900M Partner Buyout

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Despite solid and consistent results globally, Starbucks (SBUX) is maintaining its focus on squeezing more growth out of the Asia/Pacific region.

Should I Buy GE Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Should General Electric split itself up in the name of value creation? The signs point to yes.

SIRI Stock Gets Riskier After Monumental Lawsuit

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A California court ruling might force Sirius XM to dig into its pockets and shell out higher royalties for pre-1972 recordings.

Judging BABA: Day 1 Price Performance of 5 Biggest IPOs of All Time

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Examining the five biggest IPOs in U.S. history may give us insight into how Alibaba's IPO could perform on its first day of trading this week.

DRI Stock – Darden Down on Olive Garden, Starboard Pressures

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Olive Garden sales continue to slump as hedge fund Starboard Value LP pushes for management shakeup.

Hertz (HTZ) Gives Carl Icahn 3 Board Seats to Avoid Proxy Battle

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Hertz shares rise as the car rental company agrees to give activist investor Carl Icahn 3 board seats.

Why You Should Ignore the LULU Stock Earnings Bounce

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Lululemon cleared the earnings bar, but it was a low one. Think twice before loving what LULU stock has to offer.

3 Dividend Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Don't be tempted by these three dividend stocks, whose payouts distract from their otherwise uncompelling stories.

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