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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 I’m doing in case there’s an AI stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Long-term investors in it for decades need to be able to handle a stock market crash, as the occasional one's…

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Why are investors on this trading platform piling in to an AI-threatened US stock?

| James Beard

James Beard tries to work out why this US stock’s attracting a lot of interest even though it could be…

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Should Nvidia shareholders think about taking profits before Q3 earnings?

| Stephen Wright

With talk of an AI bubble gathering momentum, Stephen Wright looks at the pros and cons of banking profits on…

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1 high-quality FTSE 250 investment trust to consider for growth

| Ben McPoland

Alphabet's CEO says artificial intelligence is the most profound technology humans are working on. This FTSE 250 investment trust offers…

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I asked ChatGPT how I can double the value of my ISA and SIPP. Here’s what it said…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon wants to double the size of his SIPP and other investment accounts. Was ChatGPT able to offer any…

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Here’s why the Nvidia stock price matters even if you don’t own it!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons any big moves in the Nvidia stock price could potentially have larger impact across…

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1 top brand I’m buying in my Stocks and Shares ISA for the next 5 years 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals why he’s ready to pump more cash into this rising sportswear powerhouse inside his Stocks and Shares…

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Warren Buffett’s done brilliantly in nervous markets. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how some investing techniques used by Warren Buffett have helped him do well in situations where others…

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Growth stocks: the $7trn opportunity hiding in plain sight

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taking a thematic view can be smart when investing in growth stocks for the long term. And this investment theme…

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Have the wheels come off for the Tesla share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Tesla share price just on one of its regular down-and-up cycles, or have shareholders decided the company is…

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Is the S&P 500 set for a crash? Here’s my plan for the US stock market

| Stephen Wright

AI concerns could have a big effect on the S&P 500. But Stephen Wright thinks there might still be opportunities…

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Dear Nvidia shareholders, mark your calendars for Wednesday

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith provides a preview for the Nvidia earnings due out later this week and talks through the need to…

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How to stay calm and buy stocks when everyone else is selling

| Stephen Wright

The best time to buy stocks is often when share prices are falling. But what can investors do to try…

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Warren Buffett’s team just invested billions in this Nasdaq-listed AI stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Nasdaq-listed AI stock was looking cheap in Q3. And Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway decided to buy it.

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This growth stock down 50% reminds me of Netflix in 2009

| Ben McPoland

Netflix has been one of the best growth stocks of the past two decades. This writer sees some similarities in…

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It takes nerves of steel to buy growth stocks right now! Here’s what I’m doing

| Stephen Wright

Investors buying falling growth stocks at the moment run the risk of catching the next Peloton. But our author thinks…

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1 growth stock I’m buying as the US stock market starts to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the US stock market shows signs of slipping, I'm not panicking. Instead, I'm looking to take advantage and buy…

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Does the Ferrari or Aston Martin share price offer better value?

| James Beard

It’s difficult being a luxury sportscar maker at the moment. But is the Aston Martin share price undervalued when compared…

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As stocks plunge, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some US stocks have plunged in November, causing the wider stock market to wobble. Here's what Warren Buffett does to…

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3 US and UK shares to consider in an ISA for a Santa Rally

| Royston Wild

Our writer Royston Wild thinks these US and UK stocks could soar in value during a blockbuster end to 2025.…

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2 hidden gems on Dr James Fox’s Stocks & Shares ISA watchlist in November

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth. However, knowing exactly where to invest can be…

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Is Meta stock a bargain after a 23% drop? UK investors seem to think so!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta Platforms is the cheapest stock in the Magnificent 7 right now. But is it cheap for a reason? Edward…

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Nvidia’s Q3 earnings aren’t the only thing to watch on the stock market next week…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Next week, Nvidia’s earnings will be closely scrutinised by stock market investors. But investors will also be paying attention to…

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Move over Nvidia! I think this could be the best value AI growth share

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals his favourite growth share for the coming year to take advantage of the continued interest in AI…

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How Warren Buffett achieved returns of 20% a year (and how investors can copy him)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett hasn’t just beaten the market over the decades – he's smashed it. Here are three key things that…

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3 Warren Buffett tips to get ready for a stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The talk of a stock market crash grows and grows. Here are some wise words from Warren Buffett on how…

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Down 17% in days, this top S&P 500 stock now looks on sale to me

| Ben McPoland

This dominant S&P 500 company has an incredible 3.54bn users logging on to at least one of its apps every…

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Is Tesla the best stock for the humanoid robotics boom? Hint: probably not…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors in Tesla stock are excited about the growth potential from humanoid robots. But there could be better ways to…

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Here are 3 key lessons from Warren Buffett’s farewell letter 

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett has been running Berkshire Hathaway since 1965, and in that time he boosted his shareholders' wealth many times…

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Down 9.5% in 5 days, at what point should I think of buying the Nvidia stock dip?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over when he should consider pushing the button to buy some Nvidia stock after a recent sharp…

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I was a huge fan of Palantir… then this happened

| Stephen Wright

Palantir trades at the highest price-to-sales multiple in the S&P 500. But suddenly the price isn’t the thing putting Stephen…

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$8.5trn? What Elon’s new deal really means for investors and Tesla stock

| Stephen Wright

The CEO’s new compensation plan means Tesla stock could be set for some big gains if everything goes to plan…

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If a 50-year-old put £500 a month in S&P 500 shares, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By consistently drip-feeding money into S&P 500 stocks, investors can aim to build phenomenal retirement wealth. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Hunting cheap AI shares to buy? Consider these 2 promising start-ups

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley details why he believes investors keen on the AI boom may want to consider these two shares to…

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Warren Buffett’s firm has been dumping stocks – is this what he sees coming?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s company reducing its stock portfolio might be a sign of a stock market crash ahead. But Stephen Wright…

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The Nvidia share price is plunging – should I buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is watching the Nvidia share price like a hawk. He's anticipating further volatility ahead, but he's also hoping…

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Forget $250! Nvidia stock’s going to $350, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's had a brilliant run over the last few years. However, analysts at Loop Capital see it going much…

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2 growth stocks I’m backing to grow my ISA by 2030 

| Ben McPoland

These two growth shares have not set the world on fire inside Ben McPoland's ISA. In fact, one has set…

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What are the ideal shares for a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons a SIPP can help him invest for the long term -- and what sorts…

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Missed Rolls-Royce? Here are 3 out-of-favour growth stocks to consider right now

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares five years ago are now up 1,530% plus dividends. But what are growth stocks to…

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