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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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Alex Karp appears to be the ‘new Elon Musk’. So should I buy Palantir stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Confident and outspoken, Alex Karp is making a name for himself in the corporate world. And Palantir stock is soaring…

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Why the next two weeks will be huge for the Nvidia share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up both the upcoming earnings and headline risk regarding Chinese exports as volatility events for the Nvidia…

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Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 3 shares the pros have been snapping up

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are many different ways to identify stocks to buy. One strategy that Edward Sheldon finds very effective is to…

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3 shares I’ve just sold in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he ditched this high-yield FTSE 100 stock, as well as two lesser-known growth names in his…

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Should I buy Tesla for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has lost nearly a third of its value in just eight months. Is this an obvious opportunity to…

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A 10% growth rate for a Stocks and Shares ISA could turn £20k into…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA can be used to build a long-term portfolio and identifies a…

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£20,000 invested in Nvidia stock 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has rebounded handsomely since May. But is this incredible S&P 500 share still worth considering for a portfolio…

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S&P 500 to surge to 7,100? Are we secretly at the start of a new bull market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some experts are raising their price targets for the S&P 500 despite economic concerns. Do they know something most investors…

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My top 2 growth stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

Many Nasdaq stocks look overvalued right now. But this pair seem reasonably priced given their long-term earnings growth potential.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman just bought this world-class growth stock for his FTSE 100 fund

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bill Ackman just snapped up 5,823,316 shares in this mega-cap growth stock for his fund. Is it worth buying for…

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Here’s the stock that Warren Buffett’s buying hand over fist in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite being an overall net seller of stocks in 2025, Warren Buffett has also been snapping up shares of this…

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Here’s the forecast for the Tesla share price

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price is up 66% over the past 12 months but that doesn’t tell the full story. It’s…

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£15,000 in savings? Here’s a smart plan that could turn that into £15,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for passive income. However, many of us don’t truly understand the life-changing impacts of compounding.

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If Tesla stock comes crashing down to earth, here’s my plan of action

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has gone up 57% in the past year despite the business's challenges. Our writer isn't ready to invest…

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Warren Buffet’s brutal — yet brilliant — advice for growth investors

| Stephen Wright

Axon Enterprise has more than tripled its revenues in the last five years. But some simple advice from Warren Buffett…

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US Stock market correction 2025: a hidden opportunity to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fear is on the rise about a potential US stock market correction in late 2025, but could this be a…

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How can we plan for a US stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Big tech investors are banking on the US stock market avoiding a crash, as prices keep soaring even as economic…

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AI wars: is the Nvidia share price under threat from rival AMD?

| Mark Hartley

Up 56% in a year, the Nvidia share price looks unstoppable. But a new AI chip from rival AMD threatens…

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Near $200, might Palantir stock become the next Microsoft?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if he should buy Palantir stock, just in case the AI firm goes on to become…

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Here are the latest forecasts for Tesla stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at Tesla stock predictions from some of the main banks and brokers and tries to…

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Why the latest inflation print could push the S&P 500 even higher

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the S&P 500 could be primed to move higher after data has shifted expectations for imminent…

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These 2 AI stocks will outperform Palantir over the next year, according to analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock has lots of momentum thanks to the AI boom. But Wall Street analysts see more potential in other…

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1 world-class artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down

| Ben McPoland

Not all AI names are frothy and overhyped. Here's a dominant S&P 500 growth stock that I think is worth…

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My SIPP portfolio is on fire so far in 2025! Should I be worried?

| Ben McPoland

Find out which top growth stocks have been powering our writer's DIY pension portfolio -- his SIPP -- and why…

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This growth stock just crashed 39% in my ISA! Here’s what I’m doing next

| Ben McPoland

While The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) has been a top-tier growth stock for many years, investors are worrying about rising competition.

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No savings? Here’s how Warren Buffett’s teachings could help you build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how one of the world’s greatest investors — Warren Buffett — can teach ordinary investors how…

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Up 130%, is this popular S&P 500 stock massively overvalued?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Meet the US stock that's left the S&P 500 in the dust over the last five years, rising by over…

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Am I missing something about Tesla stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla has a stock market capitalisation of over $1trn. This writer considers whether it might potentially be worth more --…

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Up 72% in a year! Too late to snap up Nvidia stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Up over 30,000% in a decade, Nvidia stock might not sound like an obvious bargain. But this writer sees a…

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At 207%, the Warren Buffett indicator says the stock market could crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's famous market valuation indicator has reached dangerous levels in 2025! Here's what the world's greatest investor's doing now.

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What if the stock market doesn’t crash?

| Stephen Wright

High valuations can cause investors to start preparing for a stock market crash. But what if it doesn’t happen and…

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How Warren Buffett avoids losing money

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s first rule of investing is to avoid losses. This isn’t always easy, but Berkshire Hathaway has a big…

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As the shares fall despite strong earnings, is this a cue to buy this top growth stock?

| Stephen Wright

Airbnb stock is down despite accelerating sales growth. Stephen Wright thinks this could be his opportunity to buy its shares…

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1 top S&P 500 growth stock to consider buying before it soars

| Stephen Wright

Robotaxi risks notwithstanding, our author thinks Uber might be one of the most impressive S&P 500 growth stocks around at…

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How to target £1m for a child in a Stocks & Shares ISA by 30

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how someone could become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire at the age of 30. It’s…

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At a P/E ratio of 14, should Pinterest be on my list of stocks to buy?

| Stephen Wright

With strong growth prospects and a modest valuation, shares in Pinterest look a bargain. But does it make our author’s…

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My top Stocks and Shares ISA stock just rocketed 16%! 

| Ben McPoland

This incredible S&P 500 growth stock continues to make serious returns in my ISA portfolio. Here's why it jumped 16%…

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Can Palantir stock hit $500?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir is one of the hottest stocks in the market right now, having surged more than 100% this year. Could…

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3 growth stocks to consider buying on short-term weakness

| Stephen Wright

Opportunities to buy growth stocks at discounted valuations don’t come around often. But a few high-quality names have been falling…

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Down 50% in 2025, I believe this S&P 500 stock fits the Warren Buffett mould perfectly

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is sitting on a mountain of cash at the moment. And Edward Sheldon thinks this beaten-up stock would…

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