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

Ranking InvestorPlace’s 10 Best Stocks for 2012 Through Q3

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Another quarter has passed, further shaking up our 10 expert picks and leaving six in the black. Here's how they rank heading into the final period.

Kraft Spin-Off Mondelez Starts Trading Today

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

After almost a year of planning, Kraft Food Groups has spun off its snack business. The new company, Mondelez, hits markets today.

Google Overtakes Microsoft in Market Value

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Microsoft once held the record for most valuable company of all time. Today, it dropped a spot on the list of most valuable companies right now. What's next?

J.C. Penney Suppliers Ride Retailer’s Revamp

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

J.C. Penney's makeover is yet to fuel a turnaround, but it has helped at least one company -- just one example of the fact that no stock lives in a bubble.

Kohl’s: A Christmas (Comeback) Story?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Kohl's stock has mirrored the retailer's struggles so far this year, but the company is optimistic heading into the holidays. Of course, it was last year, too.

The Letter: Read Tim Cook’s Apology for Apple Maps

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

After countless complaints about Apple's new iOS 6 mapping malfunctions, Tim Cook has issued an apology. Have a read at the letter.

3 Struggling Stocks Going on a Diet

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

When the going gets tough, the tough (try to) get healthy. Here are some companies trying to use America's health kick to fatten up their bottom lines.

Happy (Belated) Anniversary, Meg Whitman?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Meg Whitman has survived a year (and change) at Hewlett-Packard, but past that, there's really not much about the anniversary worth celebrating.

‘New’ MySpace: Can They Really Rebuild It?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

Social media site MySpace is attempting to make a comeback with a new look and a new, entertainment-based focus.

H&M Misses Forecast, Delays Online Launch

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor

The world's second-largest clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz posted sub-par third quarter earnings Thursday mornings thanks to a variety of struggles.

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