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 Feb 4, 2013

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 Feb 4, 2013

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 Feb 1, 2013

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 Jan 29, 2013

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 Jan 29, 2013

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.