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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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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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This S&P 500 stock could surge 55% in just 12 months, according to experts

| Ben McPoland

One particular S&P 500 biotech continues to stink out our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Is it time he chucked…

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2 potential buy-and-hold US stocks for the AI revolution

| Dr. James Fox

The AI revolution is in full swing, representing the single largest driver behind stock market performance. Dr James Fox explores…

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Down 9.6% after Q2 earnings, I’m watching this famous growth stock like a hawk

| Ben McPoland

One artificial intelligence-related growth stock continues to catch this investor's eye. But why has the market soured on its prospects?

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wall Street analysts believe that Amazon’s share price can rise 20% from here. What do they think about Nvidia and…

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Why the Nvidia share price jumped almost 10% in July

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points to the strong performance of the Nvidia share price over the past month and previews the upcoming…

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Down 45% in 2025! What’s going on with the share price of this S&P 500 icon?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 stock’s taken a bit of a battering in 2025 as guidance failed to keep up with expectations.…

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I think Nvidia stock is now either very expensive – or very cheap

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock is up 1,576% over the past five years. It may now be overpriced, our writer reckons -- or…

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Is the stock market in a bubble?

| Stephen Wright

As the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 continue to move higher, is the stock market in a bubble? And…

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Tesla stock looks overpriced to me. But might it be a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

So far 2025 has thrown up challenges for the car company, but the Tesla stock price is still well up…

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As the US stock market looks vulnerable, I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has suffered through all the major crashes and corrections of the last 60 years, beating the market in…

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Could this be Warren Buffett’s last big investment?

| Stephen Wright

Berkshire Hathaway has the cash for Warren Buffett to do one last big deal. And Stephen Wright sees a target…

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I missed Nvidia – could this be the next big US growth stock?

| Mark Hartley

Nvidia has delivered staggering gains in recent years, but is there another growth stock with explosive potential? Mark Hartley takes…

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3 reasons to consider buying Alphabet shares in August

| Stephen Wright

Strong growth in cloud computing, streaming, and robotaxis are reasons to consider buying shares in Google’s parent company, despite antitrust…

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Could the Tesla share price now offer a brilliant contrarian opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has had doubters many times -- but still performed brilliantly over the long term. Might a recent fall…

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Meta shares surge 11% on strong earnings! Should an investor buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details how Meta beat expectations on revenue and earnings in the latest results and why Meta shares could…

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Why I’m betting on Ferrari over Tesla stock

| Ben McPoland

Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) and Tesla are arguably not car stocks at all. Rather, they're in the business of luxury goods and…

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Is AI a threat for the Alphabet stock price — or an opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

Less than 10% off its all-time high, Alphabet stock may not look like an obvious bargain. Our writer explains why…

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Should I buy Palantir stock before 4 August?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering if it's time for him to add Palantir stock to his portfolio, just in case it…

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How I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP for the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence is almost certainly going to transform multiple industries. Ben McPoland explains his strategy for his ISA and SIPP.

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Up 65% since April, is this ex-penny share ready to rocket higher?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE), a former penny share that has exploded skywards in the past three months.…

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As the Warren Buffett premium fades, what next for Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The Berkshire Hathaway share price is already falling since investing guru Warren Buffett said he's standing down at the end…

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Down 92%! Should I buy NIO stock at $5 before September?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock’s trading below its IPO price of $6.26, yet the Chinese electric vehicle firm continues to grow strongly (unlike…

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Should I buy Apple for my Stocks and Shares ISA in August?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer’s never owned Apple stock. With the share price down 14% year to date, is now the time for…

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5 things to avoid when you start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a handful of possible missteps he thinks people ought to watch out for when they start buying…

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Invest like Warren Buffett? 3 easy ways to do it!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a hat trick of simple investing techniques learned from Warren Buffett that he uses when investing in…

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How to target an ISA that spits out £1,000 of passive income a month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon details a simple four-step plan designed to provide an investor with passive income of £12k a year or…

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Here are 3 ways to think about Nvidia stock

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs three different approaches to understanding the current Nvidia stock price as he looks for the right opportunity…

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Why building a million pound ISA or SIPP gets easier after £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aiming to build a seven-figure SIPP or investment account? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things are likely to get…

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2 top shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA as August nears

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer outlines why he's bullish on these two innovative growth…

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