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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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£10,000 invested in Apple shares last week is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Apple shares are down 18% over the past week. It’s a truly phenomenal downward movement, but investors may want to…

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2 defensive US growth stocks to consider even as the S&P 500 slides

| Mark Hartley

With trade tariffs causing global market mayhem, risk-averse investors may want to consider shifting into defensive US growth stocks.

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Growth stocks are crashing! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shares his thoughts as growth stocks get crushed, as well as a favourite from the Nasdaq that he…

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What’s going on with the Nvidia share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Nvidia share price is tanking. Once the most valuable listed company, Nvidia has seen more than $1trn wiped off…

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As vehicle sales slump, should I buy Tesla stock on the dip?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses whether Elon Musk’s political leanings are destroying the Tesla brand or is now the time to be…

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Apple stock is close to 52-week lows. Should I snap it up now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the double-digit percentage fall in Apple stock last week and weighs up whether now's the time to…

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2 ‘safe-haven’ defensive shares to consider buying as tariffs hammer the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Inflation fears are sending the prices of shares down, creating potential buying opportunities for investors. But which ones are likely…

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Forecast: here’s how far the S&P 500 could crash in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

S&P 500 stocks are getting sold off as investors panic over economic uncertainty. But how far could the index fall?…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at its peak in 2024 is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last few months, Tesla stock has lost nearly half its value. Here, Edward Sheldon explores a few takeaways…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shares his thoughts on a very crazy time for the S&P 500 and the wider stock market. How…

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Tesla shares plummet 50% in 4 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Weaker-than-expected vehicle deliveries have continued Tesla's freefall, but is this volatility turning it into one of the best stocks to…

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Nvidia stock is down 24% this year. Time to buy the dip?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing Nvidia stock as a potential addition to his portfolio for a while. Is a recent…

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I just bought this legendary S&P 500 tech stock for my ISA, 27% off its highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This S&P 500 stock has tanked over the last month and Edward Sheldon has snapped it up for his portfolio…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Tesla stock could be worth…

| Muhammad Cheema

Tesla stock has endured a miserable year so far, falling by 29%. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how it…

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US stock market rout: an unmissable opportunity for investors?

| Dr. James Fox

His tech-heavy portfolio has been smashed by Trump’s tariffs. However, Dr James Fox believes there could be some opportunities in…

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Up 272% in just a year, is Palantir stock just getting started?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer recognises that Palantir has grown its business very well -- but does the stock price offer him an…

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As the S&P 500 drops, here are 2 Stocks and Shares ISA holdings I’m watching

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has different views on how President Trump's tariffs might affect these two US holdings in his Stocks and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at Christmas is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has been one of best-performing investments of the past decade. But things haven't gone to plan for investors…

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3 shares I’ve bought in the 2025 stock market sell-off

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market has experienced a lot of turbulence in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon has been taking advantage and buying…

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As the S&P 500 struggles to recover, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Mark Hartley

The S&P 500 is fighting to regain its February highs amid ongoing trade tariff uncertainty. Our writer looks to the…

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Stock-market crash: the meltdown of the Magnificent 7

| Cliff D'Arcy

Just before Christmas, these Magnificent Seven stocks were riding high. But after the worst quarter for US stocks since autumn…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock fell 13% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The Nvidia stock price rise was looking unstoppable. Should investors now be wondering if the same might be true of…

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It’s ISA deadline week! Here’s my 3-step game plan

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith tries to calm the hype around the last minute ISA rush to buy stocks and explains why he's…

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How much further can the Tesla stock price fall? This analyst thinks 50%

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla stock has slumped since its recent highs, and the analyst outlook is a bit glum. Is it one to…

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Could buying these growth stocks today be like buying Amazon or Apple 10 years ago?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If someone’s looking for growth stocks with tons of potential, the cybersecurity sector could be a good place to start,…

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Down 33%! Is this S&P 500 growth stock worth considering?

| Muhammad Cheema

Palantir shares have fallen by 33% since mid-February. Is this a chance to buy shares of the S&P 500 growth…

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As the stock market wobbles, here are 2 shares I’ve got my eye on

| Ben McPoland

These two companies are at very different stages in their development, but each looks interesting to me after the recent…

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Is Tesla stock a recipe for disaster?

| Stephen Wright

With Tesla about to report what look like disappointing earnings in a stock market that has been falling, is now…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett’s stock surged as the market suffered

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has played another blinder. As billions of dollars flooded into US equities, Buffett started hoarding cash and Treasuries…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After rallying hard for two years, Palantir stock has dropped sharply in recent weeks. Is this my chance to scoop…

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2 growth stocks I’m giving a wide berth in April

| Ben McPoland

This writer is on the hunt for growth stocks for his Stocks and Shares ISA. But these two don't fit…

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Could buying NIO stock at $3 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock’s crashed 93% in a little over four years! This writer wonders whether it’s now time for him to…

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Down 16% in a month, is this ultra-luxury stock now a no-brainer buy for my ISA and SIPP?

| Ben McPoland

This investor is wondering if he should add to one of his favourite stocks inside his self-invested personal pension (SIPP)…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has pulled back, and that surprised some investors who thought this stock would go to the stars. Dr…

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2 potential S&P 500 bargains!

| Ben McPoland

With the S&P 500 index having a bit of a wobble recently, these two high-quality growth shares now look attractive…

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Here’s a starter portfolio of S&P 500 shares to consider for growth, dividends and value!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes a portfolio comprising these three S&P 500 shares could deliver huge long-term returns. Here's why.

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Should I buy Nvidia stock for my ISA at $111?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock's been volatile as fears grow about tariffs, US-China relations, and spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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Here’s why the S&P 500 may tank

| Dr. James Fox

The S&P 500 has outpaced global equity markets in recent years. However, there’s some cause for concern as Trump causes…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock just 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has long defied logic. So despite its seemingly extreme valuation, should I hold my nose and just buy…

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Are the wheels coming off Tesla stock?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Tesla share price down 27% in 2024, Andrew Mackie assesses why many private investors have turned against its…

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