Karl Utermohlen

InvestorPlace Writer

Recent Articles

Ash Wednesday 2017: The Meaning and History of the Catholic Holiday

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 27, 2017

Ash Wednesday 2017 begins this Wednesday, and it is a Catholic holiday that marks the beginning of Lent. Here's what you should know about it.

Spring Forward: When Is Daylight Savings Time 2017?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 27, 2017

When is Daylight Savings Time 2017? The change of the clock that moves time forward will take place sometime in mid-March. Find out when here.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 27, 2017

Tesla Inc (TSLA) suffered a downgrade Monday, Alphabet (GOOGL) spread its Assistant tentacles and BlackBerry (BBRY) unveiled a new phone.

Family Christian Stores Is Closing All Locations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2017

All Family Christian stores are closing down after 85 years in business. The company was known for selling not only apparel but a religious message as well.

Speculation Over Potential ETF Sends Bitcoin Price Surging

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2017

The price of bitcoin has skyrocketed on Friday on the news that there may be a bitcoin ETF that is ready to receive regulatory approval.

L Brands Inc (LB) Trying to Recover from Downgrade, Poor Guidance

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2017

L Brands Inc (LB) topped earnings expectations, but the company's guidance for fiscal 2017 left something to be desired earlier this week.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Renames Messenger as “Android Messages”

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2017

Alphabet Inc (GOOG,GOOGL) is revamping is Messenger service by calling it 'Android Messages.' Here's what you should know about the change.

Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) Makes Changes to Donation Policy

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2017

Samsung Electronic has changed its donation policies to ensure that bribery situations don't emerge once again. Here's what you should know.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA), Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) and Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2017

Thursday included earnings reports from these companies: Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA), Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) and Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN).

New York Stock Exchange Preps for SNAP IPO With Test Run This Weekend

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 23, 2017

The SNAP IPO is closer to becoming a reality and it will endure a test run from the New York Stock Exchange sometime this coming weekend.