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 Week
stocks 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 Week
This week's economic calendar features a key reading on consumer sentiment as gas prices spike.
By Karee Venema
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March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market Today
Stocks 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 Today
Upside 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 Today
Efforts to boost crude supplies did little to stem worries of rising oil prices and inflation ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
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Dow Dives 739 Points as Oil Prices Spike: Stock Market Today
Surging oil prices sparked another volatile session for stocks on Thursday – and exacerbated worries of rising inflation.
By Karee Venema
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Investing Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money
Investors are prime targets for scammers – and the financial hit if you're impacted can be massive. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself.
By Karee Venema
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The February CPI Report Is Tame, but Higher Inflation’s Coming
The February CPI report arrived in line with estimates, but rising oil prices will likely lift inflation in March.
By Karee Venema
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The Stock Market Is Selling Off. Here's What Investors Should Do
Investors are fleeing the equities market en masse as oil prices spike in response to the escalating conflict with Iran. But the experts say don't panic.
By Karee Venema
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February Jobs Report Shows a Surprise Drop in Payrolls
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, even with a shockingly weak February jobs report. Here's why.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Bounce in a Buy-the-Dip Session: Stock Market Today
Mega-cap stocks led a rebound on Wall Street Wednesday, with Nvidia, Amazon and Tesla among the big winners.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Cuts 1,277-Point Drop as Trump Tames Energy Threat: Stock Market Today
Tuesday's price action was volatile as market participants reacted to the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Recover from Massive Morning Drop: Stock Market Today
Stocks hit their session lows early Monday in reaction to U.S. airstrikes on Iran, but quickly bounced.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Dives 521 Points as Goldman, AmEx Slide: Stock Market Today
News of Block's massive layoffs exacerbated AI worries across the financial sector.
By Karee Venema
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Nvidia Earnings: Updates and Commentary February 2026
Nvidia reported earnings after the closing bell on February 25, and the AI bellwether's results came in higher than expected once again.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Soars Ahead of Nvidia Earnings: Stock Market Today
Wednesday's risk-on session was sparked by strong gains in tech stocks and several crypto-related names.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Shrug Off Tariff Ruling, Weak GDP: Stock Market Today
Market participants had plenty of news to sift through on Friday, including updates on inflation and economic growth and a key court ruling.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Drop as Iran Worries Ramp Up: Stock Market Today
President Trump said he will decide within the next 10 days whether or not the U.S. will launch military strikes against Iran.
By Karee Venema
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January CPI Report Shows Inflation Slowed. Here's What That Means for Rate Cuts
The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Closed on Presidents Day?
Presidents Day is almost here, which has many folks wondering if banks are open on Monday, February 16.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Presidents Day?
Both the stock and bond markets will be closed this Monday to honor all those who have served as president of the United States.
By Karee Venema
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Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates
The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Hits New High Ahead of January Jobs Report: Stock Market Today
A weak reading on December retail sales was in focus ahead of Wednesday's delayed labor market data.
By Karee Venema
