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

Stocks Slip on European Concerns — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The S&P 500 suffered its biggest loss of the year thanks to continued worries about several European Union members and the region's sliding currency.

Yum’s Chinese Chicken Problem Is Overblown

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors might be overly concerned that Yum Brands' use of "45-day chicken" in its Chinese locations will significantly hamper the company.

Top 10 Buzzed-About Brands in 2012

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Consumer perception doesn't always help stock performance, but it sure can't hurt. Take a look at the most buzzed-about brands in the U.S. for 2012.

Johnson, JCPenney Finally Stumble Into the Right Decision

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

CEO Ron Johnson finally righted a wrong by returning sales to JCPenney. But can the harm be undone?

3 Retail Stocks Climbing Before Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Michael Kors, Fossil and Abercrombie & Fitch are all slated to report in mid-February -- and have all been soaring of late. Here's what you need to know.

Under-Preached Advice for Young Investors

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lost in a world of "X number of tips" for investing and conserving money are some bigger-picture ideas that can help you preserve your sanity.

10 Stocks for a Made-in-America Portfolio

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The U.S. is starting to look like the least-ugly option in a globe full of uncertainty. If you agree, here are a few concentrated ways to play America.

Top 5 Tech Stocks Since Apple’s Last Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

All eyes are on Apple earnings Wednesday. Anyone care to guess who has straight-up killed it since the tech juggernaut's last report?

Europe’s Newest Problem: Getting Old

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

A look across the pond shows a declining working-age population in many of Europe's most important nations -- more bad news for companies who rely on the region.

How to Invest Like Yale

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yale, the second-wealthiest school in the U.S., has non-traditional investment taste ... but you can imitate its style through exchange-traded funds.

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