
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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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekIt's a relatively light week for economic reports ahead of the July Fed meeting.
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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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Nasdaq Sinks as Chip Stocks Drop: Stock Market TodayWhile Taiwan Semi's post-earnings drop pressured chipmakers, healthcare names outperformed thanks to Merck's FDA win and Eli Lilly's big buy.
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Stocks Rise as Mega Caps Rally: Stock Market TodayA positive day for several of Wall Street's biggest stocks helped offset another down day for chipmakers.
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Nasdaq Sinks as Sandisk Sell-Off Continues: Stock Market TodayAnother day of weak price action for chip stocks weighed on the Nasdaq, but the Dow headed into the long holiday weekend at new highs.
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Weak June Jobs Report Quiets the Rate-Hike ConversationThe June jobs report came in well below economists' estimates, but the unemployment rate ticked lower.
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Dow Closes Lower as Caterpillar Stock Slumps: Stock Market TodaySinking chip stocks dragged on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, but a big rally for Meta Platforms helped limit losses.
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When Is the Stock Market Closed for the Fourth of July?The Fourth of July is almost here, which has many investors wondering when the stock and bond markets will be closed for the holiday.
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Are Banks Open on July 3rd or July 4th?Independence Day is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, July 3, or Saturday, July 4.
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Stocks Struggle After OpenAI IPO Blow: Stock Market TodayStocks took an early hit on news that ChatGPT parent OpenAI might push its public offering to 2027, and a midday recovery faded into the close.
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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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Micron Stock Surge Fails to Boost Nasdaq: Stock Market TodayApple stock sold off after the tech giant hiked prices, while Micron soared on strong demand for its memory chips.
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Test Your Knowledge on 8 Key Investing TermsQuiz How well do you know these key investing terms? Take our quick quiz to find out.
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe June Fed meeting was Kevin Warsh's first as chair, with the central bank voting to keep interest rates unchanged as high energy prices boost inflation.
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Master Your Fed Knowledge: Take Our Quick Federal Reserve QuizQuiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz.
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Dow Notches New High as Tech Stocks Drop: Stock Market TodayJPMorgan and Visa helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average close at its highest level ever.
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Are Banks Open on Juneteenth?Juneteenth is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, June 19.
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Is the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth?Investors will enjoy a long holiday weekend, with both the stock and bond markets closed in observance of Juneteenth.
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Dow Hits New High on Iran Deal: Stock Market TodayStocks kicked off Fed week on a high note as market participants celebrated news of a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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Should You Buy SPCX Stock?The massive SpaceX IPO has come and gone, with SPCX stock now trading on the Nasdaq.
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SpaceX IPO: Updates and CommentaryThe SpaceX IPO has come and gone, resulting in the largest offering ever. Here, Kiplinger reported on all things related to SPCX stock.
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Dow Dives 953 Points on Iran, Inflation Worries: Stock Market TodayRenewed attacks against Iran and another hot inflation reading sent stocks tumbling on Wednesday.
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May CPI Shows Inflation Rose at Its Fastest Pace in 3 YearsThe May CPI report was released Wednesday morning. Here's what the inflation data shows.
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Nasdaq Slides as Chip Stocks Slump: Stock Market TodayStocks gave back early gains as geopolitical tensions ramped up and tech stocks sold off.
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