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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Netflix Stock Is Soaring After Earnings. Here's Why
Netflix stock is sizzling after the streaming giant posted another strong quarter and forecast stellar growth to start the new year.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops After Mixed Blue Chip Earnings
While the S&P 500 notched another record close Tuesday, the blue-chip average was pressured by 3M's disappointing outlook.
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Hit Record Highs
Strong gains for blue chips such as JPMorgan Chase and Travelers pushed the S&P 500 and Dow to new heights.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Outperforms as Chip Stocks Pop
Well-received earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor generated a halo effect on other semiconductor stocks.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop as Strong Retail Sales Lower Rate-Cut Hopes
Consumer spending remained surprisingly strong in December, data from the Census Bureau showed.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Mixed as Q4 Earnings Season Kicks Off
Delta Air Lines and UnitedHealth Group sold off sharply after earnings.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Flat After Mixed Inflation Data
Stocks closed well off their session highs after data showed headline inflation accelerated in December.
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SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs: What That Means for Investors
Spot bitcoin ETFs were granted regulatory approval on January 10, allowing investors easier access to the cryptocurrency.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher Ahead of December CPI Report
The main indexes gained ground as Wall Street awaits a critical inflation update.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Take a Breather After Tech-Fueled Rally
The main indexes made modest moves Tuesday, though the tech-heavy Nasdaq once again outperformed.
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Stock Market Today: Nvidia Lifts Nasdaq, Boeing Drags on Dow
Tech and communication services stocks outperformed Monday as the Magnificent 7 stocks rallied.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Snap Weekly Win Streak to Start 2024
The main indexes closed higher Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report, but were lower on a weekly basis.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Logs Longest Daily Losing Streak Since 2022
The tech-heavy index closed lower for a fifth straight session as Mobileye and Walgreens Boots Alliance spiraled.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Stellar Year on a Quiet Note
The main market indexes finished lower in the final trading session of 2023.
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Stock Market Today: New Record High Within Reach for S&P 500
The main benchmarks notched modest gains in the penultimate trading session of 2023, putting the S&P 500 within striking distance of a new all-time high.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Santa Claus Rally Rolls On
Expectations the Fed will cut rates as soon as March is fueling end-of-year upside in stocks.
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Nears New High as Intel Stock Soars
With just a few trading sessions left in 2023, the S&P 500 is within a chip-shot of notching a new all-time high.
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Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Snap Daily Win Streaks
The major benchmarks looked like they were heading for a 10th straight win today but turned lower into the close.
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Stock Market Today: Energy Stocks Pop as Geopolitical Risks Rise
U.S. crude futures climb as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen continue to attack shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
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Stock Market Today: Mega-Cap Stocks Help Nasdaq Outperform
A down day for Apple put pressure on the Dow but the 30-stock index still nabbed a new record close.
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Nabs Longest Weekly Win Streak in 6 Years
The major indexes made modest moves Friday, but ended with impressive weekly gains.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Edge Higher After Upbeat Retail Sales Data
Small-cap stocks outperformed Thursday as investors took in a better-than-expected reading on November retail sales.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Closes at New High After Fed Signals Rate Cuts
The central bank left rates unchanged at its December meeting, but hinted that several cuts are coming in 2024.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher After Strong November Jobs Report
The unemployment rate ticked lower last month, while annual wage growth eased.
By Karee Venema Published