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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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Tariffs and Global Economic Supply Chains
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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock just before the tariff news is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the erratic movements in Nvidia stock over the past six weeks and reveals where an investor…

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3 top growth stocks driving wealth in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines a light on a trio of outperforming growth firms in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. They're…

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The S&P 500’s suddenly on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

S&P 500 growth stock Tesla briefly returned to a $1trn valuation yesterday as the US index surged yet again. Ben…

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Does the Alphabet or Meta share price offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

The Meta share price has demonstrated a lot of volatility over the past six months, but how does it stack…

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Down 99%, this stock has been crushed by AI and is now a penny share!

| Ben McPoland

Chegg has gone from being a fast-growth tech stock to a penny share trading for less than $1 in the…

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Could this rapidly growing coffee stock be the next Warren Buffett-style winner?

| Mark Hartley

Discover why a fast-growing US coffee chain could be the next big US growth stock, with similarities to stocks picked…

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Tesla stock is down. But it may be far from out!

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has crashed this year but its long-term record of value creation is outstanding. So, could this be a…

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Does Alphabet or Apple stock offer the best value for investors?

| Dr. James Fox

Apple stock's been through the mill in 2025 with trade worries weighing on the share price. Mag 7 peer Alphabet's…

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Should I buy Roblox for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considered this metaverse company a few months ago but didn't add it to his ISA. Now it's near…

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Should I buy Palantir (PLTR) stock for my ISA in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock's flying in 2025, having risen almost 60% already. Should Edward Sheldon take the plunge and buy the growth…

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Does AMD or Nvidia stock offer the best value?

| Dr. James Fox

Most investors will know that Nvidia stock has been through the mill in 2025, but what about its smaller peer…

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Tesla vs Ferrari: which stock is leading the race in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This writer digs into the Q1 numbers to see whether his decision to choose Ferrari over Tesla stock has been…

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Down 26% in 3 months! What’s going on with the Alphabet share price?

| Ben McPoland

Stock market investors sold off Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares heavily yesterday. Is this a worry or a timely buying opportunity to…

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Netflix looks ‘recession-resistant’, but is the growth stock worth considering after a 30% gain in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix shares have soared in 2025, delivering a gain of around 30%. Is it too late to buy the growth…

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Here’s a Warren Buffett share I’m considering adding to my portfolio!

| Royston Wild

Of the dozens of businesses Berkshire Hathaway has interests in, this is the Warren Buffett beauty I'm looking to buy…

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Are Tesla shares now a brilliant long-term opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla shares have been pummelled by the markets so far this year. Our writer thinks they may have a lot…

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I’ve been eyeing Nvidia stock, but I just bought this chip giant instead

| Christopher Ruane

After a recent fall in the price of Nvidia stock, this writer was considering it but decided to buy a…

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Could buying Palantir stock today be like investing in Nvidia in 2020?

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks that AI-driven company Palantir is exceptional and exciting, but does he think the same thing about the…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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3 of the best pieces of advice from Warren Buffett’s final annual meeting

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some of the highlights from Warren Buffett's final conference and details investing lessons that everyone can learn…

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Is this an unmissable opportunity to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Berkshire Hathaway shares dropped 5% on Monday, 5 May, after Warren Buffett surprised investors, announcing his retirement at the AGM.

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Here’s why 2025 could be a make or break year for Tesla stock

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's still richly valued despite losing almost half its market cap. Dr James Fox explains why it really has…

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Should Berkshire Hathaway still be on my list of shares to buy?

| Stephen Wright

As shares in Warren Buffett’s company fall on news of the CEO’s retirement, is this an opportunity to buy or…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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What should we do about Berkshire Hathaway stock now Warren Buffett is retiring?

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett is to step down from Berkshire Hathway at the end of the current year, after an amazing 60…

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My favourite S&P 500 growth stock is on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland has been very pleased with the performance of this S&P 500 stock in 2025. But is it still…

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Up 52% in my ISA in 2025, this growth stock’s on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

This investor’s favourite new growth stock is off to a flying start this year, posting strong gains in his ISA…

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After a bumpy April, could the Dow Jones rebound in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a major blow last month as new US trade policies were unveiled. But could…

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Tariffs and Global Economic Supply Chains
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I asked ChatGPT for the best S&P 500 stocks to buy and it recommended…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

ChatGPT believes these three S&P 500 stocks are the best investments right now. Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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I broke my 2025 Stocks and Shares ISA plan by buying this stock while it was down 60%

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he just added to a big loser to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio, despite it…

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After crashing in 2025, is Tesla one of the best stocks to consider buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

With almost 40% of Tesla's market-cap wiped out, could this be a rare and terrific buying opportunity for investors seeking…

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn a £10k ISA into £10k of annual passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains a strategy to turn a medium-sized ISA into…

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Tesla stock may not look like a bargain. But it could well be one!

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock’s grown by 500% in just five years. So does the recent price crash offer this writer a buying…

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If I could only own 1 stock in my Stocks and Shares ISA, it would be…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon sees this company as a top pick for his Stocks and Shares ISA due to its diversified nature…

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Looking for the best stocks to buy? Here are 2 I’ve got my eye on

| Dr. James Fox

As investors, we’re always on the lookout for the best stocks to buy. Dr James Fox explores two investment opportunities…

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Up 777% in the past decade, could Amazon stock do it again in the next 10 years?

| Christopher Ruane

Amazon stock has a stellar long-term record. That doesn't necessarily mean it'll do well in future -- but this writer…

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2 world-class S&P 500 stocks I’ve been buying hand over fist in the market sell-off

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these two S&P 500 stocks have huge long-term potential and he’s been buying while markets have been…

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Prediction: I think this stock could be Warren Buffett’s next big acquisition

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been accumulating cash over the last couple of years. Stephen Wright thinks a big announcement could be…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock on Liberation Day is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has shown a shocking amount of volatility for a company that once had a market cap over $3.5trn.…

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£10,000 invested in Alphabet stock on 2 April is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

On 2 April, Donald Trump released the details on his international trade policy. Dr James Fox explores how Alphabet stock…

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Warren Buffett’s net worth just increased by $11.5bn. Here’s how I’m trying to copy him

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Warren Buffett has ridden out the recent market volatility so well, along with mulling over his…

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Meta stock surges after bumper earnings. Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the results just out that are sending Meta stock higher, along with why this could spark…

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