Karee Venema
With over a decade of experience writing about the stock market, Karee Venema is the senior investing editor at Kiplinger.com. She joined the publication in April 2021 after 10 years of working as an investing writer and columnist at a local investment research firm. In her previous role, Karee focused primarily on options trading, as well as technical, fundamental and sentiment analysis.
At Kiplinger, Karee oversees a wide range of investing coverage, including content focused on equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), commodities, currencies, macroeconomics and more. She also pens the daily Closing Bell newsletter and is a frequent contributor to the Federal Reserve live blog. Karee's work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including InvestorPlace, TheStreet.com, Investopedia and USA Today.
Karee graduated from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication. When she's not researching and writing investing stories for Kiplinger, Karee spends her time with her family and friends, as well as her three adorable animals – two loving cats and one chatty terrier. She is also an involved member of the community, volunteering for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
Latest articles by Karee Venema
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Weekstocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekThis week's economic calendar includes the October Fed meeting and another inflation update.
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Nasdaq Sinks 694 Points as Meta Stock Slumps: Stock Market TodayPost-earnings drops for Meta and Tesla weighed on the broader tech sector, while Procter & Gamble's results signaled a resilient consumer.
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Dow Gains 529 Points on 3M Data Center Deal: Stock Market TodayDeclining Treasury yields and oil prices boosted the broad market Tuesday, while several stocks rose on solid earnings.
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September CPI Report Shows Inflation Remains Red-HotThe September CPI report keeps a rate hike in play for the next Fed meeting later this month. Here's what economists are saying about the inflation data.
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Stocks Struggle Ahead of September CPI Report: Stock Market TodayStocks closed lower Tuesday as earnings season started with a whimper. Will tomorrow's inflation data provide a positive catalyst?
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Stocks Churn Ahead of CPI, Earnings Season: Stock Market TodayThe S&P 500 quietly celebrated the start of the bull market's fourth year, but volatility could pick up as earnings season starts and inflation data rolls in.
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Stocks Climb a Wall of Worry Ahead of Earnings: Stock Market TodayThe stock market closed higher on Friday even as Treasury yields and oil prices rose and consumer sentiment declined.
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OpenAI Revenue Woes Weigh on Tech Stocks: Stock Market TodayTwo of the three main indexes finished lower again Thursday as rising oil prices and sinking tech stocks weighed on sentiment.
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Are Banks Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day?Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples' Day, is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, October 12.
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Is the Stock Market Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day?Some, but not all, investors will enjoy a three-day weekend thanks to the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day holidays.
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Stocks Fall as Treasury Yields Hit New Highs: Stock Market Today
Bond yields notched their highest levels since 2002 Wednesday, while Webull, Caterpillar and Deere were hit with regulatory headwinds.
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Stocks Gain as Treasury Yields Fluctuate: Stock Market TodayYields on the 10- and 30-year Treasury bonds hit their highest levels since 2002 Thursday on manufacturing price pressures, but retreated into the close.
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S&P 500 Outperforms in Historically Weak Month: Stock Market TodayDespite sticky inflation and rate-hike concerns, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed resilience in September — and seasonality could keep wind at the market's back.
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Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields, Rate-Hike Odds Rise: Stock Market Today
S&P Global's preliminary PMI readings for September showed price pressures remain a major concern.
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Nasdaq Notches Another New High: Stock Market Today
Sandisk jumped on a new Buy rating, while Lennar shares popped on Berkshire's latest buy.
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Nasdaq Jumps 599 Points to Hit a New High: Stock Market TodayIntel, AMD and Arm stocks surged Monday on optimism over Meta's new Muse AI agent.
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Will You Grow or Blow Your Family Legacy?Inheriting money or stocks is life-changing, but it comes with a big responsibility. Take our quiz to see if you're ready to invest your new windfall wisely.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Soar as Fed Uncertainty Fades: Stock Market TodayThe main indexes finished higher Thursday thanks to easing bond yields and surging tech stocks.
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September 2026 Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe September 2026 Fed meeting was the biggest economic event this week, with all eyes centered on what Chair Warsh & Co. decided to do with interest rates.
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Stocks Slip on AI Safety Worries, Rising Oil Prices: Stock Market TodayStocks started the week on a negative note as several AI-related tech stocks sold off. Higher energy costs and Treasury yields didn't help.
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From Buffett to Beyoncé: What Celebrities Say About InheritanceSee what Warren Buffett, Shaq, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman have to say about passing down wealth.
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Dow Soars 509 Points as Oil Prices Retreat: Stock Market Today
Wall Street snapped a four-day losing streak as falling oil prices and strong gains for several tech stocks offset inflation fears and rising rate-hike odds.
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August CPI Keeps a September Rate Hike in Play: What to KnowThe August CPI report is the last inflation update the Fed will see before next week's policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.
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