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

Morgan Stanley Gushes on the Internet of Things

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 30, 2013

Analysts published a 29-page research note on the Internet of Things last week -- full of Cisco data, various definitions, stock recommendations and more.

Secondary JCP Stock Offering Shows Just How Desperate JCPenney Is

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 27, 2013

JCPenney is planning a secondary offering of at least 84 million shares, but you should politely pass. JCP stock is toxic, and that's not changing.

AMZN Keeps Climbing — But Will Amazon Stock Fall Like AAPL?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 27, 2013

Amazon stock seems like it can do no wrong, with market-beating year-to-date gains despite losses. How long can AMZN keep it up?

MCD Struggling, But McDonald’s Stock Remains a Solid Bet

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 26, 2013

McDonald's stock has been a laggard so far in 2013, but a dependable MCD dividend and some menu additions should keep investors interested.

3 Midcap Stocks Hitting the ‘Sweet Spot’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 26, 2013

Midcap stocks are a "sweet spot" investment for investors who want growth potential without a ton of risk. Here are three perfectly sized stocks to buy now.