Alyssa Oursler

Alyssa Oursler

InvestorPlace Contributor

Alyssa Oursler is a freelancer writer based in San Francisco. She covers a wide variety of topics, including investing, personal finance, technology and gender … but she is most interested in what those things mean for the big questions (and vice versa).

Her work has appeared on InvestorPlace.com, Business Insider, MSN Money and more. She is a Gettysburg College alum, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a Mahan Fellow and a big fan of dogs, books and basketball.

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Recent Articles

3 Winners, 3 Losers Since the Shutdown

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

While the government shutdown is only a few days old, we're starting to see some separation from a few stocks either hindered by uncertainty or bolstered by Obamacare.

4 Tech Stocks With Dividend Power

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tech stocks have been growing their dividends at a faster clip than any other sector. These four stocks in particular are worth a closer look.

3 Stocks Shelling Out Surefire Dividends

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Looking for dividend stocks with solid payout history and sustainable payout ratios? Look no further than these three income stock stars.

MCD Gets Digital — But Can It Save McDonalds Stock?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

McDonalds stock has been struggling, buy MCD is hoping a new digital push and new hire can get things rolling again.

ETFs: The Best Choice for Young Investors

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

As the wealthiest investors out there flock to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), penny-pinching young investors should follow their lead.

3 Blue-Chip Stocks With Tarnished Brands

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Even blue-chip stocks can lose the shine on their brands. These 3 companies have lost some of their brand sparkle in 2013.

AMZN Smartphone Will Send Amazon Stock Even Higher

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Amazon stock keeps soaring -- and the new AMZN smartphones are just the kind of innovation needed to keep that trend going.

Top 5 Most Valuable Global Brands

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Interbrand's annual ranking of the top global brands came out last year, and AAPL shook things up quite a bit.

MCD Turns to Millennials for Turnaround

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

McDonald's stock has been a notable laggard so far this year, but MCD has a few tricks up its sleeve to get things rolling again.

JCP Stock Sinks, JCPenney Lawsuits Begin

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

JCPenney is facing a shareholder lawsuit over misrepresented liquidity and the resulting plunge in the JCP stock price.

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