Alyssa Oursler

Alyssa Oursler

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

4 Stocks to Buy for a Year-End Boost

The homestretch of 2015 is approaching fast, and these four stocks to buy are perfectly positioned for a fourth-quarter climb.

7 Ways to Invest in Virtual Reality

Disney made headlines this week with a big-time investment in virtual reality. Here are seven ways to follow its lead.

GRPN: You Should Give Up on Groupon Stock

Groupon stock is sinking today after announcing a 10% reduction in its global workforce -- just the latest black mark against the company.

Etsy Stock Is Manufacturing More Problems (ETSY)

The introduction of Etsy Manufacturing demonstrates the catch-22 of Etsy stock -- growth may come at the expense of its core selling point.

3D Printing Stocks: Don’t Miss Out on Huge Growth

To call this year a bloodbath for 3D printing stocks might be an understatement, but the damage is due to growing pains, not a death knell.

Invest Like Warren Buffett With These Value Stocks

Warren Buffett isn't just notable for his value strategy, but for his discipline. Here's where his money's been going lately.

3 Cheap Tech Stocks You’ve Never Heard Of

The market downturn has helped create every investors' dream: Cheap tech stocks. These three picks are well priced, but still have solid growth prospects.

Strong iPhone Demand Can’t Help Apple Stock (AAPL)

Strong demand for screens heading into Apple's Sept. 9 iPhone reveal wasn't enough to invigorate AAPL stock ... Are investors still hesitant from the recent market selloff?

Expedia Stock Prepares for Takeoff … Again (EXPE)

Expedia stock is growing sales, earnings and its dividends ... sending shares consistently higher. Keep an eye out for a good entry point.

INTC: Is Intel Stock Really Set to Soar 40%?

Analysts gave Intel stock lots of love on Monday ... but should you buy their bullishness on INTC?