Alyssa Oursler

Alyssa Oursler

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

Having Trouble With Tech Stocks? Stop Chasing Fads!

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

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

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

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)

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