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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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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock after inauguration day is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock exploded following Donald Trump’s election victory but has plummeted since inauguration day. Dr James Fox explains.

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The Nasdaq Composite is in correction territory. Is the S&P 500 next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Nasdaq Composite index has lost all of its early gains since President Trump was elected. The S&P 500 is…

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This S&P 500 darling is down 25% in the past month! Here’s what’s going on

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a hot S&P 500 stock has dropped in the past few weeks -- and why his…

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This top growth stock’s down 33% since February! Here’s why I bought more shares

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he used a double-digit dip in this exciting growth stock to add to his position in…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s lead and safeguarding against Trump’s trade tariffs

| Mark Hartley

Warren Buffett recently criticised new US trade tariffs, likening them to an “act of war”. Mark Hartley examines the defensive…

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Up 50%! This embattled tech giant is leading a US stock market recovery

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates the tech company that is driving a fresh wave of growth in the US stock market. Is…

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

| Stephen Wright

Nvidia shares have been falling since the start of the year. But perspective is everything, as a look back at…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a bear market?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 hasn't been on fire so far this year. Regardless of where it goes next, one Big Tech…

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Stock-market crash: will the S&P 500 bubble burst or deflate?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After outstanding returns in five of the past six years, the S&P 500 looks toppy. With its valuation stretched by…

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Down 41% in months, is Tesla stock overvalued or undervalued?

| Christopher Ruane

After Tesla stock has lost over two-fifths of its value in under three months, is it looking like a bargain?…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett’s 2024 letter to shareholders can teach us to be better investors

| Alan Oscroft

The latest 2024 letter from Warren Buffett is a bit shorter than previous ones, but it's still packed with words…

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What on earth is going on with the Nvidia share price lately?

| Ben McPoland

The Nvidia share price has been all over the place in February. Does this tempt our writer to add the…

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Should I buy Palantir stock for my ISA after its 32% crash?

| Ben McPoland

The Palantir share price has bombed over the past week or so, leaving this writer wondering if now's the time…

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Here’s how DeepSeek could be great news for the Nvidia stock price

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia stock is still depressed even after a cracking set of fourth-quarter results. But could DeepSeek AI be a boon,…

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How much further can the Tesla stock price fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla stock soared late last year, and now it's slumping. Which way will the winds be blowing by the end…

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Tesla stock is down 26% in a month. What on earth is going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through three key reasons why Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, but explains why investors should…

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Down 99%! This $1 penny share has been crushed by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one penny share that has been crushed like a tin can since the release…

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After an incredible Q4, this top growth stock just jumped 15% today! 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into the fourth-quarter earnings of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON). Is this excellent growth stock still worth considering for…

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The US stock market extends its losses! Can Nvidia results save the day?

| Mark Hartley

The US stock market is drowning in a sea of red as trade tensions and inflation fears send investors running…

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Is Warren Buffett selling before a stock-market crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett's giant conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has been selling stocks hard. Is the Oracle of Omaha bracing for another stock…

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UK stock investors are piling into this under-the-radar share up 270%! Should I join them?

| Ben McPoland

This writer noticed that UK stock investors have been buying an obscure share that fell 26% yesterday but is still…

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Tesla stock is 30% off its highs. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Back in December Tesla stock was charging towards $500. Today however, it’s not far off $300. Is this an opportunity…

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4 powerful words from Warren Buffett!

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett reckons that investors should never bet against the world's largest economy and its capacity for innovation over the…

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Down 29%! Is this my chance to buy Tesla stock?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has lost over a quarter of its value since just before Christmas. Does this make it a Buy…

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Up 33% in 2025! This growth machine is soaring in my Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on one top-performing holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. Why is it doing…

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£10,000 invested in NIO stock a month ago is already worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags the short-term pop in NIO stock and outlines some of the reasons behind the move, with an…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The Nvidia share price hasn't done well in 2025 so far, and this writer thinks investors considering the S&P 500…

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Is Roblox the best growth share to buy for my ISA in March?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been spending a bit of time on Roblox's platfrom recently, leading him to wonder if this is…

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2 popular S&P 500 shares I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

While these market-leading companies frequently rank among the most purchased stocks, I'm giving them a wide berth right now.

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£100,000 invested in Tesla shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has made many investors millionaires, but it appears to be at a crossroads as the valuation becomes detached…

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This S&P 500 giant just fell 16% after hitting an all-time high. Time for me to sell?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers whether to keep holding his Axon Enterprise shares after the S&P 500 stock plummeted from fresh highs…

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Could this Nvidia-backed growth stock be a millionaire-maker at $10?

| Ben McPoland

This little-known artificial intelligence growth stock is backed by chipmaker Nvidia and recently jumped nearly 24% in a single day!

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 the day before the presidential election is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the S&P 500 has performed since last November and identifies a key winner in the months…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock just two weeks ago is already worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia stock's been making big losses and big gains so far in 2025, at least on paper. But long-term valuation…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock on 18 December is worth this much today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

£10,000 invested into Tesla stock five years ago would be worth around £60,000 today. But something nasty has happened to…

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Here’s the latest growth and share price forecasts for Nvidia stock

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia is due to report Q4 results towards the end of February. Should I buy the stock in anticipation of…

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Is the party over for the S&P 500 as Trump’s tariffs loom?

| Royston Wild

Donald Trump's planned tariffs have cast doubts on the future performance of the S&P 500. What should investors do now?

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Why Apple stock could be set to soar with the new Alibaba partnership

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a new deal relating to the Chinese market could be good news for Apple stock, not…

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£1,000 invested in Tesla shares 2 months ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla shares have soared over the last decade. However, since 17 December 2024, they have lost more than a quarter…

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Could Trump’s tariffs cause a stock market crash?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the recent whipsaw movements in the markets relating to US trade policy and talks through stock…

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