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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Weak July Jobs Report Cools Rate-Hike OddsThe July jobs report was released Friday morning. Here's what the data show.
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S&P 500 Joins Dow in Record-High Territory: Stock Market TodayStocks continued to climb Tuesday on strong earnings reports and optimism over a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Stocks Soar on Trump's Latest Turnaround: Stock Market TodayThe stock market started the week on a high note after President Trump canceled plans to strike Iran and said the two sides are negotiating again.
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Stocks Rise on Big Amazon Earnings Beat: Stock Market TodayBut yields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasuries hit their highest levels since 2007 Friday, which kept a lid on the stock market's advance.
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Think You Know About Dividend Stocks? Take Our Short QuizQuiz Do you know why dividend stocks are such a key part of investment portfolios? Answer these seven questions to find out.
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekThis week's economic data will center on the labor market, with all eyes on Friday's release of the July jobs report.
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Nasdaq Soars 679 Points as Microsoft Pops: Stock Market TodaySurging long-term Treasury yields didn't hold stocks back on Thursday, as Wall Street cheered one Big Tech's blowout earnings report.
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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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July Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe July Fed meeting comes as oil prices fall and the labor market holds steady. And while inflation remains elevated, the FOMC held steady this time around.
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Dow Soars 537 Points on Strong Blue-Chip Earnings: Stock Market TodayBlue chips outperformed Tuesday on solid results from Coca-Cola and Boeing, while slumping chip stocks held the Nasdaq back.
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Stocks Struggle as Iran, Inflation Worries Persist: Stock Market TodayVolatility continued Friday as a new round of tariffs amplified inflation fears and Intel's earnings couldn't overcome a risk-off stance toward chip stocks.
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Dow Dives 506 Points as Alphabet Stock Sinks: Stock Market TodayRising bond yields and worries over increased spending from mega caps Alphabet and Tesla put pressure on the broader stock market on Thursday.
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China AI Fears, Netflix Earnings Sink Stocks: Stock Market TodayA new AI model from China is worrying Wall Street and keeping pressure on tech stocks.
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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 Today
Sinking 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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Micron Stock Surge Fails to Boost Nasdaq: Stock Market Today
Apple 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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