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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

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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Is the stock market now heading for a bull run?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he tries to look for signals rather than noise in the stock market when it comes…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares on ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla shares have been extraordinarily volatile for a company of its size. Dr James Fox explores the prospects Elon Musk’s…

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Could buying Tesla shares this May be a long-term masterstroke?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane stills sees a lot to like about Tesla's car business -- and potential in some other areas. So…

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Investors buying Tesla stock today face these risks

| Cliff D'Arcy

Tesla stock has crashed by almost half since its record high last December. But with more trouble on the horizon,…

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1 huge diversification mistake to avoid in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Investing through a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way of building wealth. But it’s important to not…

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£10,000 invested in Meta stock on Valentine’s Day is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Is Meta stock worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio today? Ben McPoland takes a closer look at…

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I bought this growth stock instead of Amazon in April 2020! Was that wise?

| Ben McPoland

This writer opted to buy another e-commerce stock over Amazon five years ago during the global pandemic. But what about…

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2 undervalued S&P 500 shares that could be about to pop higher

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of S&P 500 stocks that have fallen over 20% in the last year. But…

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Should I buy NIO stock for my ISA at $4 in case there’s a monster turnaround?

| Ben McPoland

With NIO stock now down to $4, Ben McPoland weighs up the case for him investing in the Chinese electric…

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7 tips to survive bear markets and stock-market crashes

| Cliff D'Arcy

Global investors were shocked when the US S&P 500 collapsed by over 21% in mere weeks. Though we may have…

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Here’s billionaire Warren Buffett’s advice on surviving market meltdowns

| Cliff D'Arcy

After investing for over 80 years, Warren Buffett is worth $162bn, even after giving away $60bn. Thus, when he speaks,…

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Is Tesla about to become the ultimate passive income machine?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer discusses whether Tesla stock might be worth him buying, just in case the EV giant enables passive income…

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The silver lining in a market downturn: passive income opportunities galore

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has been rocked by Donald Trump’s trade and economic policy. Passive income investors may spy an opportunity…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 5 years ago is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Even after the Nvidia stock falls of the past couple of months, its five-year performance remains stunning. And it could…

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Warren Buffett ‘bought American’. Should investors consider the same in an unstable market environment?

| Mark Hartley

During the 2008 financial crisis, Warren Buffett doubled down on his commitment to American stocks. Our writer revisits that strategy…

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How will Trump’s tariffs impact my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This writer has been taking a look at the holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA to determine which are…

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What I’d look to buy as the US stock market heads for the worst month since 1932

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sifts through the US stock market to try and find some ideas that have fallen in value recently…

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Why I prefer investing with Warren Buffett to a FTSE 100 or S&P 500 tracker

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to buying shares, ignoring advice from Warren Buffett is rarely a good idea. But our author thinks…

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This S&P 500 stock looks crazily mispriced to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a record high on 4 February, this S&P 500 stock crashed hard during the 'Trump slump'. But even…

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Warren Buffett says market chaos is great for investors who keep their heads. Time to get greedy?

| Alan Oscroft

If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, you could be a poet like Rudyard…

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My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market

| Ben McPoland

As the S&P 500 index flirts with bear market territory, this investor is keeping his eye on one holding in…

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Nvidia stock hasn’t been this cheap in years. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's fallen back to $100. And at that share price, its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is very low, says Edward…

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Down 27%! Should I buy Palantir stock while it’s $90?

| Ben McPoland

This investor sees a lot of things he likes about Palantir Technologies as a business. But what about the stock…

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Forecast: by April 2026, the Apple share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Apple share price is down almost 20% from the fallout of US tariffs, but has the market overreacted? Zaven…

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Forecast: in the space of a year, the Amazon share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Amazon share price is down almost 25%, but with AI ramping up, the outlook for this business remains bright.…

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£10,000 invested in the Nasdaq at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The first quarter of 2025 has been a rough ride for Nasdaq investors. However, there may still be volatility yet…

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1 S&P 500 stock on my buy list when volatility strikes

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 company lies at the heart of digital payment processing generating extraordinary amounts of free cash flow and…

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What on earth’s going on with Apple stock?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses the potential long-term impact on Apple’s stock should it move its manufacturing base outside of China.

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