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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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.
By Karee Venema
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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.
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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.
By Karee Venema
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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.
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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
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Investing Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your MoneyInvestors 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 ComingThe 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 DoInvestors 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 PayrollsThe 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 TodayMega-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 TodayTuesday'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 TodayStocks 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 TodayNews 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 2026Nvidia 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
