Karee Venema
With over a decade of experience writing about the stock market, Karee Venema is an investing editor and options expert 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: 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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Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for the upcoming week, as well as our previews of the more noteworthy reports.
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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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Stock Market Today: Stocks Jump on Debt Ceiling Progress
The major benchmarks rallied into the long weekend after lawmakers said they're making strides in debt ceiling negotiations.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise After AI Outlook Sparks Explosive Nvidia Rally
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 made impressive advances today after chipmaker Nvidia forecast record quarterly revenue on AI growth.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Sink on Debt Ceiling Impasse
While the major benchmarks finished in the red, retail stocks Abercrombie & Fitch and Kohl's popped after earnings.
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Stock Market Today: Debt Ceiling Anxiety Weighs on Stocks
While a Monday night meeting between Biden and McCarthy was "productive," there are no signs the two sides are nearing a deal.
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Are Banks Open on Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, May 29.
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Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day?
Investors will enjoy an extended weekend, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Memorial Day.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Waver Ahead of Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Talks
The major indexes made modest moves today as investors kept a cautious eye on debt ceiling discussions.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Turn Lower Amid Debt Ceiling Setback
The major indexes swung lower Friday after lawmakers reached an impasse in debt ceiling negotiations.
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Outperforms as Netflix Stock Soars
The streaming giant posted solid numbers for its lower-cost ad-tier service, helping the tech-heavy Nasdaq to a big win Thursday.
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Stock Market Today: Debt Ceiling News Drives Major Stock Rally
The major indexes soared after President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy both struck an optimistic tone on recent debt limit talks.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Debt Ceiling Talks
The major market indexes bounced between positive and negative territory as lawmakers prepare for debt limit discussions.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip as Consumer Sentiment Slides
Concerns about the debt ceiling also weighed on stocks Friday.
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Stock Market Today: Disney Earnings Drag on Dow
An unexpected decline in subscribers weighed on Disney stock Thursday, while notable deposit outflows sent PacWest tumbling.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Churn Ahead of April CPI Report
The major market indexes made modest moves Tuesday as investors awaited debt-ceiling updates and inflation data.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Choppy With Inflation Data on Deck
The major indexes struggled for direction Monday amid more volatility in regional bank stocks and ahead of this week's key inflation updates.
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Stock Market Today: Apple Earnings, Bank Stocks Spark Relief Rally
The April jobs report creates uncertainty around the Fed's future policy plans, but it didn't stop the major indexes from soaring Friday.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slide as Regional Bank Rout Worsens
The major market indexes closed lower Thursday as chaos in the banking industry continued.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Pop, Then Drop After Fed Rate Hike
The major indexes couldn't make heads or tails of the latest Fed statement, ultimately ending the session in the red.
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Advanced Micro Devices Stock Sinks as PC Chip Sales Slump
Advanced Micro Devices stock is trading lower Wednesday after the chipmaker's Q1 earnings, but most analysts are still bullish on the name.
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