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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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
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Tech Stocks Fuel Strong Start to the Week: Stock Market Today
The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its run above 50,000 on Monday and there are plenty of catalysts to keep the 30-stock index climbing.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Adds 1,206 Points to Top 50,000: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also had strong finishes to a volatile week, with beaten-down tech stocks outperforming.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Sink With Alphabet, Bitcoin: Stock Market Today
A dismal round of jobs data did little to lift sentiment on Thursday.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Leads in Mixed Session on Amgen Earnings: Stock Market Today
The rest of Wall Street struggled as Advanced Micro Devices earnings caused a chip-stock sell-off.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Close Down as Gold, Silver Spiral: Stock Market Today
A "long-overdue correction" temporarily halted a massive rally in gold and silver, while the Dow took a hit from negative reactions to blue-chip earnings.
By Karee Venema
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January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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S&P 500 Hits New High Before Big Tech Earnings, Fed: Stock Market Today
The tech-heavy Nasdaq also shone in Tuesday's session, while UnitedHealth dragged on the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Adds 211 Points as Greenland Tensions Ease: Stock Market Today
Wall Street continues to cheer easing geopolitical tensions and President Trump's assurances that there will be no new tariffs on Europe.
By Karee Venema
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Are the Banks Open on Martin Luther King Day?
MLK Day is almost here, which has many folks wondering if the banks are open on Monday, January 19.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Martin Luther King Day?
Both the stock and bond markets will be closed this Monday in honor of civil rights leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Adds 292 Points as Goldman, Nvidia Soar: Stock Market Today
Taiwan Semiconductor's strong earnings sparked a rally in tech stocks on Thursday, while Goldman Sachs' earnings boosted financials.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks See First Back-to-Back Losses of 2026: Stock Market Today
Rising geopolitical worries and a continued sell off in financial stocks kept pressure on the main indexes on Wednesday.
By Karee Venema
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The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next Move
The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Climb Wall of Worry to Hit New Highs: Stock Market Today
The Trump administration's threats to Fed independence and bank profitability did little to stop the bulls on Monday.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Hits a Record High After December Jobs Report: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 also closed the week at its highest level on record, thanks to strong gains for Intel and Vistra.
By Karee Venema
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The December Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Next Fed Meeting
The December jobs report signaled a sluggish labor market, but it's not weak enough for the Fed to cut rates later this month.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Takes a Hit as the Tech Trade Falters: Stock Market Today
The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed on strength in cyclical stocks.
By Karee Venema
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How New Investors Can Pick Their Perfect Portfolios, According to a Pro
See what author Cullen Roche has to say about finding your perfect portfolio as a new investor and his two-word answer on where he thinks the stock market is headed in 2026.
By Karee Venema
