
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 Close Mixed to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today
News of an EU-U.S. trade deal was met with muted reaction from market participants who are looking ahead to a jam-packed week.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Leads as Health Care Stocks Merck and Amgen Gain: Stock Market Today
Second-quarter earnings season remained top of mind Tuesday, with Coca-Cola and GM among those reporting.
By Karee Venema
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5 Ways Portfolios Have Been Impacted In Trump's First Six Months in Office
President Trump's first six months in office have kept investors on their toes thanks to whipsaw tariff policies and a massive tax cut and spending bill.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Dow Nears Record High After Verizon Earnings
The Nasdaq also notched a new high on Monday, while the Dow finished with a marginal loss.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Retail Sales Revival
Strong consumer spending and solid earnings for AI chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing boosted the broad market.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Powell Rumors Spark Volatile Day for Stocks
Stocks sold off sharply intraday after multiple reports suggested President Trump is considering firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits a New High as Nvidia Soars
A big day for Nvidia boosted the Nasdaq, but bank stocks created headwinds for the S&P 500.
By Karee Venema
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June CPI Signals Tariff Impact: What the Experts Say
The June CPI report shows that inflation is accelerating, but at a pace that's in line with economists' expectations.
By Karee Venema
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Strong April Jobs Report Lowers Rate-Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying
The June jobs report shows that hiring remains strong and gives the Fed a little extra breathing room when it comes to interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs After Vietnam Trade Deal
Ahead of a key July 9 tariff deadline, President Trump said the U.S. has reached a trade deal with Vietnam.
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AI vs the Stock Market: How Did Alphabet, Nike and Industrial Stocks Perform in June?
AI is a new tool to help investors analyze data, but can it beat the stock market? Here's how a chatbot's stock picks fared in June.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Open on July 4th?
The Fourth of July is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, July 4.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on July 4th?
Investors will enjoy a late-week break, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Friday for the Fourth of July.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing as Trump Scraps Canada Trade Talks
Despite a mid-afternoon slip, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the day at new record highs.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Near New Highs
The S&P 500 hasn't hit a new high since February. It's been since December for the Nasdaq.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Soar on Israel-Iran Ceasefire
It was a rocky start to the truce, but a temporary halt to fighting between Israel and Iran appears to be holding for now.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Chop as Chipmakers Decline
Several semiconductor stocks fell Friday on reports that the White House may consider revising license waivers for global chipmakers.
By Karee Venema
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The June Fed meeting was a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. have to say about interest rates and the economy.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Thursday, June 19.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth?
Investors will enjoy a late-week break, with both the stock and bond markets closed in observance of Juneteenth.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Dow Dives 769 Points as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates
Losses accelerated in afternoon trading amid reports Iran retaliated against Israel.
By Karee Venema
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Chime IPO: Should You Buy CHYM Stock?
The Chime IPO is one of the biggest new issues of the year, with the mobile banking platform soaring in its June 12 market debut.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Treasury Yields Drop
A round of not-too-terrible economic data helped boost the bond market Thursday.
By Karee Venema
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Lose Steam After CPI, US-China Trade Deal
Wall Street initially cheered soft inflation data and hopeful tariff news, but momentum stalled in late-day trading.
By Karee Venema
