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Many UK-based investors choose to buy shares in US-listed companies. Here, we showcase all the editorial posts concerning American stocks.

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Best US stocks for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in December, which included two nods for…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is ‘always a bad investment’

| Stephen Wright

Working out what to invest in can be difficult. But there’s one asset that Warren Buffett says long-term investors should…

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Down 23% in a day but up 148% in 2 months, is this $7 growth stock a buy for me?

| Ben McPoland

Why was there a massive fall in the share price of Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) yesterday? And is this a growth…

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Why the Tesla share price rocketed 38% in November

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers the reasons for the recent red-hot Tesla share price performance. Is now a good time for him…

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Why NIO stock fell 13% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of key factors that he believes contributed to the fall in NIO stock over…

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I think Tesla stock’s overpriced. So why not short it?

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks Tesla stock has got ahead of itself since the US election. So why not put his money…

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Should I buy more Ferrari shares for my SIPP?

| Ben McPoland

Ferrari stock has done very well in this investor's SIPP portfolio. But is it attractively priced to warrant investing more…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a correction?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether the S&P 500 might be due a sharp pullback, based on a recent chance conversation with…

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Surprise! This monopoly stock has taken over my Stocks and Shares ISA (again)

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has a (nice) dilemma in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio after one incredible growth stock rocketed higher…

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How an investor could aim for a million buying only 8 shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals how someone could aim for a million pound portfolio by considering a mix of growth stocks, including…

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Which do I like best today, Nvidia or Tesla stock?

| Alan Oscroft

EV maker Tesla stock is on the up, while Nvidia growth is softening a bit. But they're both in the…

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Could me buying this stock with a $2.5bn market-cap be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

Archer Aviation (NASDAQ:ACHR) stock's nearly doubled so far in November. Could this start-up be another Tesla in the making?

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Is the stock market set for a crash in 2025?

| Stephen Wright

Could antitrust lawsuits derail US tech stocks and cause a stock market crash next year? Stephen Wright thinks the risks…

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Should I buy skyrocketing Palantir stock for my ISA in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This red-hot artificial intelligence share has even outperformed Nvidia so far this year. Is it finally time I added it…

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Could buying this stock with a $7bn market cap be like investing in Nvidia in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

Where might the next Nvidia-type stock be lurking in today's market? Our writer takes a look at one candidate with…

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Is the S&P 500 going to 10,000 by 2030? This expert thinks so

| Ben McPoland

One stock market strategist sees animal spirits taking hold and driving the S&P 500 index even higher by the end…

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The Nvidia share price falls! Here’s what I think happens next for the S&P 500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the overnight results from Nvidia and explains why this could stall the S&P 500 performance through to…

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2 Trump-hit stocks that look like golden opportunities for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This investor's weighing up a couple of world-class companies for his Stocks and Shares ISA after the US election sparked…

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Warren Buffett just bought and sold these stocks. Here’s why I don’t agree

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the recent regulatory filing for Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett and comments on recent…

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My favourite US growth stock’s up 33% this year. I think it’s just getting started

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's taken a large position in this well-known S&P 500 growth stock. And so far, it’s working very well…

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ETFs are soaring! Here’s a star fund for Stocks and Shares ISA investors to consider

| Royston Wild

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) has risen 24% in value since last November. Royston Wild thinks it has room for significant…

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This is a huge week for Nvidia stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s a make-or-break week for Nvidia stock as the company is posting its Q3 earnings on Wednesday. Here’s what investors…

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At $320, is Tesla now a meme stock?

| Ben McPoland

Since the summer, Tesla stock has shot skywards like a SpaceX rocket. But is it worth me taking the risk…

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How to invest £800? I’d use these 3 Warren Buffett principles!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares three lessons he has learnt from investing guru Warren Buffett that he hopes can help him invest,…

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3 stock market mistakes I’d avoid

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a trio of things that can trip up investors who are new to the stock market. Each…

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2 incredible growth stocks that just soared 25%+!

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a pair of top growth stocks that have rocketed 25% or more since the…

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35% of FTSE 100 firms use this award-winning US company to keep the wheels turning

| Mark Hartley

This rapidly expanding software company helps one-third of FTSE 100 companies operate. I took a peak at its latest results…

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Is it too late to buy growth stock Shopify after its 25% pop?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Up more than 40% this year, Shopify is on fire at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he’d play…

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A Bitcoin investment that can be held inside a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors can’t buy Bitcoin ETFs for their investment accounts or SIPPs due to FCA regulation. This stock could be…

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US stock market: the winners and losers one week after the election

| Mark Hartley

Last week's US election spurred big moves in the US stock market, with some global indexes making record highs. Here's…

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Should I buy Palantir stock for my ISA after a 200% gain?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has cash to deploy within his ISA. Should he buy Palantir shares for more exposure to the artificial…

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Here’s my top pick from the S&P 500

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to the S&P 500, Stephen Wright thinks investors don’t have to look far to find an opportunity…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett is selling shares (and why I’m not)

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett cited tax considerations as his reason for selling shares in Apple. But this isn’t something most UK investors…

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A top S&P 500 growth share and an ETF I’d buy this November!

| Royston Wild

I think this S&P 500 share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be brilliant additions to my ISA or SIPP right…

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Here are the best-performing S&P 500 stocks after the US election result

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes some of the largest gainers from the S&P 500 yesterday and explains how the election result has…

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Why now could be the time to get ready for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Both the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 climbed after the US election results. But Stephen Wright thinks now is…

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Will Nvidia stock keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at Wall Street's latest price targets for Nvidia stock, as well as the third-quarter earnings…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for S&P 500 giant Amazon

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon has generated monster gains for investors over the last decade. And Wall Street analysts believe the S&P 500 stock…

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Down 78%, is this once-hot AI growth stock set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks if he should invest in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) following the growth stock's massive recent decline.

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If I’d put £30,000 into the S&P 500 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have today!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in an S&P 500 tracker fund could have made me a four-figure profit. But what's the…

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Amazon stock shoots higher after earnings! Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Amazon stock has jumped following the latest results and why the outlook could keep the rally…

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