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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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Is Palantir still a millionaire-maker S&P 500 stock today?

| Ben McPoland

Palantir has skyrocketed in recent years, making savvy investors a fortune. With the S&P 500 stock down 32% since November,…

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The S&P 500 looks ominous right now, but…

| Stephen Wright

A glance at the S&P 500’s current valuation makes it look like a stock market crash might be coming. But…

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Should I buy Palantir stock for my ISA after its blowout Q4 earnings?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir stock has lost its momentum recently. But that could be about to change after the company’s blockbuster fourth-quarter earnings.

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Up 35% in 2026, Europe’s most valuable company is boosting my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are a number of shares in Edward Sheldon’s Stocks and Shares ISA that are flying right now. Here’s a…

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The ISA system is changing — here’s what I’m doing

| Stephen Wright

The UK government is reportedly set to replace the Lifetime ISA with a product for first-time buyers only. That would…

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How to try and turn a small ISA into £100k using these S&P 500 stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith turns his focus to building a portfolio solely with S&P 500 stocks, and taps into key growth areas…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock in my ISA that’s gained 59% a year over the last 3 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This S&P 500 tech stock has generated huge returns for investors over the last three years. But Edward Sheldon believes…

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What would merging with SpaceX mean for Tesla stock?

| Stephen Wright

Instead of joining the stock market via an IPO, Elon Musk’s SpaceX might be set to merge with Tesla. But…

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What’s going on with Tesla stock now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of the most intriguing publicly listed companies after Tesla stock jumped…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Microsoft stock took a huge tumble after delivering its earnings for the second quarter, triggering wider panic across the tech…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million by 2036?

| Stephen Wright

Aiming for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA takes time. But once the power of compound interest gets…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top passive income stocks to buy in February and it said…

| Stephen Wright

When Stephen Wright asked AI for passive income ideas for February, some of the suggestions it came up with were…

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Up 100% in 3 months, this US stock may be undervalued by around 173%

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock has been good to Dr James Fox. He bought the shares at around $9 and they've since…

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As the company changes course, is Tesla stock a long-term bargain — or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Were Tesla's recent full-year results a case of glass half full, or glass half empty? Christopher Ruane shares his take…

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Warren Buffett’s biggest stock investment keeps going from strength to strength

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s firm has been selling Apple shares recently. But the benefits of the company’s AI strategy are showing up…

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It’s down 33%, and I’m adding this name to my list of growth stocks to buy in February

| Stephen Wright

As investors indiscriminately sell growth stocks focused on software, Stephen Wright's looking at one firm that seems more resilient than…

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1 luxury stock I’m doubling down on in my SIPP in February

| Ben McPoland

This stock in my SIPP portfolio has crashed over 30% inside a year. Investors are bearish. So why am I…

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Is this $3.9bn-cap stock the next Nvidia?

| Ben McPoland

This asset manager identified Nvidia stock early and made amazing returns. Here's a new under-the-radar growth share it's excited about…

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Down 50%, is this growth stock in my ISA doomed?

| Ben McPoland

I was bullish on this growth firm in my ISA, but it's quickly turned into a nightmare. What on earth…

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Why is the Meta share price rising after Q4 earnings?

| Stephen Wright

When Meta announced higher AI spending at the end of Q3, the share price fell. It just did it again,…

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Nvidia stock’s up another 59% in a year. Could it still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has had a brilliant few years -- and the past 12 months have been no exception. Our writer…

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Will Tesla be the first stock ever to break the magic $10 trillion barrier?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla might be the Magnificent 7 stock with the most controversial boss in charge. But can Elon Musk drive a…

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Are investors missing a golden opportunity to buy Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has been treading water for the past few months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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1 move to avoid at all costs if the S&P 500 crashes in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500’s has had another volatile week, with rising fears that an imminent correction, or even a crash, might…

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As the US stock market drops, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s gone through and profited from multiple stock market crashes and corrections over the last 60 years. Here’s how…

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Up 73% year to date, this stock in my SIPP is suddenly on fire!

| Ben McPoland

After three years of wealth-destroying losses, this S&P 500 stock's suddenly roared back into life in our writer's SIPP. What's…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock I’ve just added to my portfolio…

| Stephen Wright

Molina Healthcare's one of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks of the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks he sees…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help me retire years earlier

| Ben McPoland

Stock market crashes are both scary and amazing opportunities to create wealth. Which top share would I buy if there…

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Why I’m still betting on Berkshire Hathaway – even after Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Berkshire Hathaway is an economic powerhouse. But is the company vulnerable to activist pressure when the time comes to sell…

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Should I buy Tesla stock for my ISA in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla now has robotaxis on the road and plans to pump out millions of Optimus robots in future. But does…

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Is the falling Netflix share price the chance I’ve been waiting for?

| Stephen Wright

Netflix’s business is still doing well, but acquisition uncertainty is weighing on its share price. Is now Stephen Wright’s time…

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Down 37%! Is now the time to buy Netflix stock for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This S&P 500 blue chip has lost more than a third of its value inside seven months. Should I finally…

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2 S&P 500 stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of S&P 500 shares that endured a tricky 2025 but have exciting forecasts for…

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Could 4,692 shares in this quality REIT net me a £1,000-a-month second income?

| Stephen Wright

A 5.3% yield, monthly dividends, and an outstanding growth record. Should UK investors looking for a second income take a…

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Here’s what would have to happen for me to buy Tesla stock

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the Tesla business but is not yet ready to buy its stock. What would have to happen…

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This good news could help to fuel a long-term Amazon share price rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a new deal struck regarding copper and talks through the broader positive implications it could have…

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Is it too late to buy AI stocks?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to artificial intelligence stocks, Stephen Wright thinks investors should look to be strategic when searching for buying…

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Is it madness to buy S&P 500 stocks now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to climb to new record highs, but with (very) frothy valuations driving up risk, is buying…

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Could buying NIO stock be like investing in Tesla a decade ago?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has been going nowhere fast lately. But as sales at the electric vehicle maker boom, should this writer…

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Forget Lloyds: I just bought shares in another bank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares are rising at the moment. But Edward Sheldon believes that this bank stock will provide better returns in…

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