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 Schaeffer's Investment Research. 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 A Step Ahead newsletter. 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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Stock Market Today: Tesla Stock Soars in Quiet Day for Markets
While the major indexes made modest moves ahead of the July 4th holiday, Tesla stock popped on impressive June deliveries.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop on Upbeat Inflation Data; Apple Hits $3T Market Cap
Markets finished broadly higher after upbeat inflation data lowered expectations for two additional rate hikes this year.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Mixed After Fed Stress Tests, GDP
The Dow outperformed Thursday on strength in blue-chip bank stocks JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Ekes Out a Win Despite Chip Stock Weakness
Semiconductor stocks lagged after media reports said the Biden administration is considering more restrictions on chip sales to China.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Snaps Losing Streak on Strong Economic Data
The blue chip index notched its first win in seven sessions even as Walgreens Boots Alliance spiraled.
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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 Tuesday, July 4.
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Is the Stock Market Open on July 4th?
Investors will enjoy an early week break, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Tuesday for the Fourth of July.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Lower Ahead of Powell Testimony
Energy stocks were some of Tuesday's biggest decliners, while Alibaba slid on a C-suite shake-up.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Nabs Longest Weekly Win Streak Since 2019
A busy week closed out on a quiet note, with the major indexes making relatively modest moves Friday.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Climb After Solid Retail Sales, Cava IPO
It was a busy day of economic data, with most of Wall Street focused on May's stronger-than-expected retail sales report.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing After Fed Signals More Rate Hikes
The Fed stood pat on interest rates this time around but the central bank's hawkish outlook made for a volatile afternoon.
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Stocks Rise After May CPI Shows Inflation is Easing
The latest inflation data has all but guaranteed the Fed will hold interest rates steady for the time being.
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Are Banks Open on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, June 19.
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Is the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth?
Investors will enjoy an extended weekend, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Gain Ground Ahead of Inflation Data, Fed Meeting
The major indexes continued to rise ahead of tomorrow's CPI report and Wednesday's Fed policy announcement.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher as Tesla Extends Win Streak
The electric vehicle maker extended its longest daily win streak since early 2021 after announcing a new deal with GM.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Jobless Claims Jump, Big Tech Bounces
While many tech and tech-adjacent stocks bounced Thursday, video game retailer GameStop plunged on a C-Suite shocker.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mixed After Bank of Canada's Surprise Rate Hike
Canada's central bank unexpectedly lifted interest rates after pausing them earlier this year, boosting expectations for another Fed rate hike at next week's meeting.
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Stock Market Today: Small-Cap Stocks Lead in Low-Volume Session
While the major indexes made modest moves, small caps soared.
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Stock Market Today: Apple Stock Hits New High as WWDC Kicks Off
The blue chip tech giant unveiled its newest product, a virtual/augmented reality headset that will be sold for $3,499.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Soar After Jobs Data, Debt Ceiling Deal
The major benchmarks rallied hard into the weekend after a mixed May jobs report and end to debt ceiling drama.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rally on Debt Ceiling News, Manufacturing Data
A slow start turned into a strong finish for stocks thanks to encouraging debt ceiling updates and the latest economic data.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Lower Ahead of Key Debt Ceiling Vote
The major benchmarks spent most of Wednesday in the red as the House prepares to vote on the debt ceiling deal this evening.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Give Back Big Debt Ceiling Deal Gains
The major benchmarks opened solidly higher Tuesday after lawmakers announced a debt ceiling deal, but optimism faded into the close.
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