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

Wider-Than-Expected Loss Doesn’t Hamper JCP Stock

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2013

An ugly JCPenney earnings report, featuring misses on the top and bottom lines, didn't faze investors as they hoisted JCP stock higher in early trading.

KKD Stock – Still Soaring, But Can It Last?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 18, 2013

Krispy Kreme stock keeps on defying gravity, with shares up 40% since tripping after its Q2 earnings. Will Q3 earnings send KKD even higher?

Good News: Thanksgiving Dinner Won’t Gobble Up Your Paycheck

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 18, 2013

The annual index tracking prices for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu shows that costs have remained relatively stable year-over-year.

6 Stats That Show Just How Tough Things Are for Millennials

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 15, 2013

Countless narratives have been crafted to describe Millennials, but a look at the hard numbers paints a straightforward and difficult reality.

Why Amazon Stock Is Your Best Buy for 2014

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 13, 2013

Innovation and investments have helped pump Amazon higher, but our low recovery out of the Great Recession is also one of AMZN stock's biggest allies.