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 Week
The November jobs report and the October CPI data highlight this week's economic reports.
By Karee Venema
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The November CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for Rising Prices
The November CPI report came in lighter than expected, but the delayed data give an incomplete picture of inflation, say economists.
By Karee Venema
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Medline IPO: Should You Buy MDLN Stock?
The Medline IPO turned out to be the biggest offering of the year, with the medical supply company making its market debut on December 17.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Chop as the Unemployment Rate Jumps: Stock Market Today
November job growth was stronger than expected, but sharp losses in October and a rising unemployment rate are worrying market participants.
By Karee Venema
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The Delayed November Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed and Rate Cuts
The November jobs report came in higher than expected, although it still shows plenty of signs of weakness in the labor market.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Struggle Ahead of November Jobs Report: Stock Market Today
Oracle and Broadcom continued to fall, while market participants looked ahead to Tuesday's jobs report.
By Karee Venema
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December Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The December Fed meeting is one of the last key economic events of 2025, with Wall Street closely watching what Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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JPMorgan's Drop Drags on the Dow: Stock Market Today
Small-cap stocks outperformed Tuesday on expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates on Wednesday.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Slip to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today
While a rate cut is widely expected this week, uncertainty is building around the Fed's future plans for monetary policy.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Keep Climbing as Fed Meeting Nears: Stock Market Today
A stale inflation report and improving consumer sentiment did little to shift expectations for a rate cut next week.
By Karee Venema
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Small Caps Hit a New High on Rate-Cut Hopes: Stock Market Today
Odds for a December rate cut remain high after the latest batch of jobs data, which helped the Russell 2000 outperform today.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Extend Win Streak on Black Friday: Stock Market Today
The main indexes notched wins in Friday's shortened session, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closing higher on the month.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Open on Black Friday in 2025?
Black Friday is nearly here, which has many wondering if banks are open on the biggest shopping day of the year?
By Karee Venema
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Dow Gains 664 Points as Rate-Cut Hopes Rise: Stock Market Today
Markets are pricing in higher odds for a December rate cut, fueling a major rally in stocks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Black Friday in 2025?
The stock market will be open on Black Friday this year, but be sure to watch the clock because it closes early.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving in 2025?
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which has many folks wondering if banks are open on Thursday, November 27.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Thanksgiving in 2025?
Investors can sit back and enjoy a full day of turkey and football on Thursday, with the stock market closed on Thanksgiving.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Soars 493 Points in Fed-Fueled Bounce: Stock Market Today
New York Fed President John Williams struck a dovish tone Friday, which eased Wall Street's worries over a potential December pause.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Erases 717-Point Gain to End Lower: Stock Market Today
The main indexes started the day with solid gains, but worries of an AI bubble weighed on stocks into the close.
By Karee Venema
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Nvidia Earnings: Live Updates and Commentary November 2025
Nvidia reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings and the leader of the AI revolution delivered the goods once again.
By Karee Venema
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The Delayed September Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed
The September jobs report came in much higher than expected, lowering expectations for a December rate cut.
By Karee Venema
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S&P 500 Snaps Losing Streak Ahead of Nvidia Earnings: Stock Market Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average also closed higher for the first time in five days, while the Nasdaq Composite notched a win too.
By Karee Venema
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What Netflix Stock's 10-for-1 Split Means for Investors
Netflix stock started trading on a split-adjusted basis in mid-November.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Climbs 559 Points to Hit a New High: Stock Market Today
The rotation out of tech stocks resumed Tuesday, with buying seen in more defensive corners of the market.
By Karee Venema
