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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January Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
The January Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street waiting to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
The last week of January features the first Fed meeting of 2026, and market observers will pay close attention to Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Adds 211 Points as Greenland Tensions Ease: Stock Market Today
Wall Street continues to cheer easing geopolitical tensions and President Trump's assurances that there will be no new tariffs on Europe.
By Karee Venema
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Are the Banks Open on Martin Luther King Day?
MLK Day is almost here, which has many folks wondering if the banks are open on Monday, January 19.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Martin Luther King Day?
Both the stock and bond markets will be closed this Monday in honor of civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Adds 292 Points as Goldman, Nvidia Soar: Stock Market Today
Taiwan Semiconductor's strong earnings sparked a rally in tech stocks on Thursday, while Goldman Sachs' earnings boosted financials.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks See First Back-to-Back Losses of 2026: Stock Market Today
Rising geopolitical worries and a continued sell off in financial stocks kept pressure on the main indexes on Wednesday.
By Karee Venema
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The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next Move
The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Climb Wall of Worry to Hit New Highs: Stock Market Today
The Trump administration's threats to Fed independence and bank profitability did little to stop the bulls on Monday.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Hits a Record High After December Jobs Report: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 also closed the week at its highest level on record, thanks to strong gains for Intel and Vistra.
By Karee Venema
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The December Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Next Fed Meeting
The December jobs report signaled a sluggish labor market, but it's not weak enough for the Fed to cut rates later this month.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Takes a Hit as the Tech Trade Falters: Stock Market Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed on strength in cyclical stocks.
By Karee Venema
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5 Stocks to Buy for a Trump Presidency
The second Trump presidency is well underway and these five stocks are set to benefit.
By Karee Venema
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How New Investors Can Pick Their Perfect Portfolios, According to a Pro
See what author Cullen Roche has to say about finding your perfect portfolio as a new investor and his two-word answer on where he thinks the stock market is headed in 2026.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks End Volatile Year on a Down Note: Stock Market Today
After nearing bear-market territory in the spring, the main market indexes closed out the year with impressive gains.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Extend Losing Streak After Fed Minutes: Stock Market Today
The Santa Claus Rally is officially at risk after the S&P 500's third straight loss.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Open on New Year's Eve?
If you're wondering are banks open on New Year's Eve, you're not alone. Many folks aren't sure if it counts as a federal holiday and if banks are open or not.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on New Year's?
Stock traders get to enjoy a late-week break to ring in the new year, while bond traders get some extra time to celebrate.
By Karee Venema
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Santa Claus Rally at Risk as Tech Stocks Slump: Stock Market Today
The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average led today's declines as investors took profits on high-flying tech stocks.
By Karee Venema
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Gold and Silver Shine as Stocks Chop: Stock Market Today
Stocks struggled in Friday's low-volume session, but the losses weren't enough to put the Santa Claus Rally at risk.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Leads as Tech Stages Late-Week Comeback: Stock Market Today
Oracle stock boosted the tech sector on Friday after the company became co-owner of TikTok's U.S. operations.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Open on Christmas 2025?
Christmas is almost here, which has many folks wondering if banks are open on Thursday, December 25.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas in 2025?
Market participants get to enjoy a mid-week Christmas break with family and friends this year.
By Karee Venema
