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 Cloud Stocks Securing Their Spot in the Skies

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Cloud is a big term and big trend. If you're looking to bet on it, consider these three cloud stocks.

Why BABA Stock Still Isn’t a Buy at IPO Prices

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Alibaba (BABA) is getting battered as the broader markets remains shaky. Stay away from the sinking stock for now.

GoPro Stock: Is GPRO Worth Buying in a Shaky Market?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

While GoPro is cheap and has long-term potential, the market's too shaky to scoop up the sliding stock right now.

Urban Outfitters Can’t Break Through Resistance (URBN)

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shares of URBN stock have struggled most of the year ... and some apparent post-earnings relief yesterday was just a tease.

SHAK: Shake Shack Stock Gets More Shaken Up

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shake Shack is growing, but investors are fleeing SHAK stock after the company's recently announced secondary offering.

Having Trouble With Tech Stocks? Stop Chasing Fads!

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yes, tech stocks can deliver breathtaking gains, but investors tend to lose their minds and forget what's important when pressing the "buy" button.

TWTR Stock Finally Finds Some Relief

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Shares of TWTR stock got some relief this morning thanks to a just-announced NFL deal, but the correct reaction is a quick shrug.

EBay Stock: Business Is Still Strong Without PayPal

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The PayPal spin-off left eBay stock whistling to itself in the corner, but the selloff just might have been overdone.

Why WFM Stock Got Obliterated Yesterday

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Weak same-store sales illustrate a glaring problem for Whole Foods and other niche picks. Get the full scoop on the WFM stock explosion.

Amazon One Step Closer to Apple-Like Ubiquity (AMZN)

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Amazon may be testing a new drive-up grocery service -- news that sent AMZN stock to yet another all-time high.

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