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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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 TodayWall 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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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekThis week's economic calendar features the September Fed meeting and several housing market updates.
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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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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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The 5 Best Cheap Stocks (Under $10) to Buy NowWhen seeking out the best cheap stocks to buy under $10, investors should focus on quality. Here are five we like.
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Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields Hit New Highs: Stock Market TodayOil prices extended their run higher Thursday, lifting Treasury yields ahead of Friday's critical inflation update and next week's Fed meeting.
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Stocks Pull Back Ahead of Labor Day: Stock Market TodayStocks eased back ahead of the long holiday weekend as a hot August jobs report lifted Treasury yields and odds for a September rate hike.
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What a Blowout August Jobs Report Means for a September Rate HikeThe August jobs report was released Friday morning. Here's what the numbers show.
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Dow Jumps 624 Points as Treasury Yields Pull Back: Stock Market TodaySnowflake's post-earnings pop gave software stocks a boost, while retreating Treasury yields supported a broader rally on Wall Street.
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Are Banks Open on Labor Day?Labor Day is just around the corner, and many are wondering whether banks will be open on Monday, September 7.
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Is the Stock Market Open on Labor Day?Investors will enjoy a long weekend, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Monday for Labor Day.
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Stocks Close Higher as Treasury Yields Stabilize: Stock Market TodayThe main market indexes finished in positive territory for the first time this week as Treasury yields took a breather.
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July 2026 Fed Meeting: Live Updates and CommentaryThe July Fed meeting comes as oil prices fall and the labor market holds steady. And while inflation remains elevated, the FOMC held steady this time around.
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Nvidia Earnings: Updates and Commentary August 2026Nvidia reported earnings after Wednesday's close, and Wall Street reacted positively to the AI bellwether's fiscal second-quarter results.
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Nasdaq Jumps 411 Points as Nvidia Stock Soars: Stock Market TodayTech earnings stole the spotlight Thursday, with Nvidia and Salesforce surging after their respective results.
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Stocks Look to Nvidia Earnings for Direction: Stock Market TodayThe main stock indexes failed to make big moves on Wednesday ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, while Meta settled a landmark social media case.
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Dow Sinks 703 Points as Yields Spike, Walmart Slumps: Stock Market TodayBond yields resumed their march higher on news that U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion, while Walmart suffered its biggest one-day drop in years after earnings.
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Stocks Snap Losing Streak as Treasury Yields Ease: Stock Market TodayYields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasuries pulled back Wednesday after the Treasury Department announced new buyback levels.
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Nasdaq Sinks as Bond Yields Pressure Tech: Stock Market TodayUncertainty over the Middle East, inflation and the Fed has sent bond yields soaring — and created a big headache for tech stocks.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Weekly Win Streaks: Stock Market TodayStocks were lower on Friday as retail sales and consumer sentiment data missed the mark.
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S&P 500 Hits a New High as Sandisk, Micron Soar: Stock Market TodayInflation, earnings and chip stocks were top of mind for investors on Thursday.
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S&P 500 Rises on Mild Inflation Data, Red-Hot AI Rally: Stock Market TodayA tame July CPI report lowered odds that the Fed will hike rates in September, while strong AI earnings boosted the broad market.
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