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

Market Metrics: Understanding P/E Ratios

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you've started dabbling in the markets, you've likely come across "price-to-earnings ratios," or P/E ratios. Find out what they are, and how to use them.

3 Soaring Pet Stocks to Adopt

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Two of these pet stocks have gained over 50% in the last year, while the third has been climbing more recently. And all three of them look promising going forward.

Yahoo Stock: All Style, Little Substance

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yahoo stock might be soaring and Marissa Mayer might be turning heads, but the fundamental story is much different and much more dire.

High Shrimp Prices Could Make Darden Restaurants Seasick

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shrimp prices just keep on soaring ... and that's bad news for already-struggling Darden Restaurants and other seafood-centric dining spots.

Where Should You Put Your Extra Cash: Stocks or Student Loans?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The experts might be pointing you down one road, but it’s also impossible to ignore the emotions that will inevitably sneak into your financial decisions.

George Soros Is Getting Bearish on the Market

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

George Soros' big Apple stake in Q2 is making headlines, but few are calling out his huge bearish play on the U.S. stock market.

Why You Should Stop Checking Facebook — And Your Brokerage Account — Every Minute

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Facebook interactions often rob us of real-life interactions, just like compulsively following the market can actually hurt your investments ... and your sanity.

John Paulson Loves Pianos, Hates Financials

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

John Paulson's hedge fund Paulson & Co. didn't just buy piano-maker Steinway this week -- it also filed its 13F. Here's everything you need to know.

Twitter Has Big Dreams for the ‘Second Screen’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The proliferation of smartphones, tablets and other connected devices spells a big opportunity for Twitter (and others) as TV viewers willingly fragment their attention.

Bill Ackman Still Loves Beam, Burger King

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bill Ackman and Pershing Square held tight to JCPenney, Beam and Burger King through Q2, but did trade Mondelez in for Air Products and Chemicals.

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