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

5 Soaring Stocks With Yields Over 5%

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors drool over dividend stocks with high yields and the potential for share appreciation. So far this year, these five companies have fit the bill.

The Real Problem With Lululemon

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lululemon has a growth problem, but that's only half the uphill battle. It also has to figure out how to expand without diluting its strong brand.

Steinway: Today, the Music Itself Sold Out

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Steinway -- the company known for its handmade piano -- was sold to hedge fund manager John Paulson today.

Apple iPhone Faces Odd Competitor in Samsung Flip Phone

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Apple iPhone has already been losing market share in china, and the new Samsung Hennessy smartphone could steal away even more.

Macy’s Earnings a Red Flag for Retail Stocks

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Macy's earnings were weaker than expected -- a red flag for the sector near term, but also a potential buying opportunity for those looking long-term.

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