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

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/12

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

7 Reasons JCPenney Is Just Plain Ugly

Third-quarter results were awful -- and are just one example of why investors have no reason to go near the downtrodden department store.

5 Stocks Wishing for a Hockey Season

Think no one really cares about the NHL lockout? Well, think again. These five companies are sure wishing for the puck to drop.

Hungry for Whole Foods? Now’s Your Chance

Whole Foods got shunned this week despite enviable fourth-quarter earnings, but WFM's recent losses should be long-term investors gains.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/9

Get the scoop on today's big moves. Learn about one stock hitting a new 52-week high, and one finding a new 52-week low on Friday, Nov. 9.