
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 WeekJerome Powell will take the lead for what is presumably his final FOMC meeting and press conference as Fed chair this week.
By Karee Venema
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Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Live Updates and CommentaryKevin Warsh testified in front of the Senate Banking Committee on April 21 — the first step in his path to take over as Fed chair.
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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Nasdaq Sinks as Software Stocks Slump: Stock Market TodayWall Street wasn't happy with earnings from IBM and ServiceNow, while Tesla's big spending boost weighed on the Mag 7 stock.
By Karee Venema
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Ceasefire Extension: Stock Market TodayPresident Trump extended a U.S.-Iran ceasefire even as Tehran shows no desire to discuss a peace plan.
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Stocks Turn Lower on Iran Worries: Stock Market TodayStocks gave up early gains Tuesday on concerns the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline could expire without a peace deal in place.
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Nasdaq Adds 455 Points for 10th Straight Win: Stock Market TodayEncouraging inflation data and strong gains for mega-cap stocks sustained the market's rebound on Tuesday.
By Karee Venema
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Pershing Square IPO: Should You Buy the PSUS IPO?Bill Ackman will take his Pershing Square hedge fund firm public in a rare "combined IPO" with a new closed-end fund. Here's what investors need to know.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Secures Longest Win Streak Since 2023: Stock Market TodayThe tech-heavy index closed higher for a ninth straight day on Monday, while the S&P 500 and Dow also finished in positive territory.
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Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market TodayStrong gains in mega-cap tech stocks buoyed the Nasdaq on Friday, but the Dow and S&P 500 weren't so resilient.
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Inflation at a 2-Year High With War in IranThe March CPI report, released Friday morning, showed spiking energy costs are boosting inflation. Here's what to know.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market TodayStocks opened lower Thursday on stale inflation data, but finished with notable gains as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire held for a second day.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Climbs 1,325 Points in Relief Rally: Stock Market TodayThe U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which sent stocks soaring and oil prices plummeting.
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5 Stocks to Buy for a Trump PresidencyThe second Trump presidency is well underway and these five stocks are set to benefit.
By Karee Venema
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What Booking's Massive 25-for-1 Stock Split Means for InvestorsBooking stock will start trading on a split-adjusted basis on Monday, April 6. Here's what that means for investors.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Dives 793 Points as Rate-Hike Odds Rise: Stock Market TodayThe three main equity indexes fell for a fifth straight week – the longest weekly losing streak for the Dow and S&P 500 since 2022.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory as Meta Slumps: Stock Market TodayMega-cap stocks Meta and Alphabet weighed on the main indexes on Thursday, and surging oil prices didn't help.
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Stocks Rise Despite Mixed Iran Headlines: Stock Market TodayThe main equity indexes were up more than 1% in early trading, but finished with more modest gains on reports Iran rejected a U.S. peace plan.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Logs Worst Weekly Losing Streak Since 2023: Stock Market TodayThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq also extended their weekly losing streaks, while the small-cap Russell 2000 officially entered correction territory.
By Karee Venema
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March Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
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Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market TodayStocks closed higher on Tuesday even as higher energy costs loom over the March Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Open Higher to Start Fed Week: Stock Market TodayUpside in mega-cap stocks boosted the main indexes on Monday. Attention now turns to this week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Extend Weekly Losing Streak: Stock Market TodayEfforts to boost crude supplies did little to stem worries of rising oil prices and inflation ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Dives 739 Points as Oil Prices Spike: Stock Market TodaySurging oil prices sparked another volatile session for stocks on Thursday – and exacerbated worries of rising inflation.
By Karee Venema
