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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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I plan to buy more of this US stock in November. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer bought this US stock last month after its second profit warning in rapid succession scared the market. Here's…

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Amazon stock’s huge 12% jump is excellent news for these FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

For investors wanting technology exposure at a discount, these high-quality FTSE shares are well worth digging into right now.

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Is the Apple share price about to rocket (or crash)?

| Paul Summers

The Apple share price looks set to rise again as US markets open up. But will this momentum last? Paul…

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Up 14% yesterday, is it the end for this train wreck in my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

| Ben McPoland

This Nasdaq biotech in my Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio just got a shot in the arm. Here's why I'm…

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Why the Amazon share price is surging after Q3 earnings

| Stephen Wright

Accelerating AWS growth is sending the Amazon share price higher. But something else about the firm’s latest update is exciting…

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Is the Meta share price falling on Q3 earnings the start of a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

Meta’s share price is falling as investors are becoming wary of its huge AI spending. But could this be the…

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The Alphabet share price has doubled over 6 months… here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

The Alphabet share price pushed even higher on Thursday after the company smashed earnings expectations once again.

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£5,000 invested in NIO stock just 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Despite rising sharply in recent months, NIO stock remains more than 85% down from a 2021 all-time high. Is it…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla stock could be worth in 1 year! Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

A little over six months ago, Commerce Secretary Harold Lutnick said that Tesla stock would never be as cheap again.…

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S&P 500: is it really different this time?

| Christopher Ruane

The S&P has roared to a new all-time high -- along with a host of other indexes. This is reminiscent…

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Is the Amazon share price a good indicator of what AI could mean for other stocks?

| Christopher Ruane

The Amazon share price has done brilliantly over the long term. But its recent performance lags AI stars -- yet…

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I asked ChatGPT where Nvidia stock would be in 1 year. Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has performed extraordinarily well in recent years and is now knocking on the door of a $5trn valuation.…

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1 simple question for investors looking at buying PayPal shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright's short on reasons to buy shares in a company that has 25% of its free cash flow offset…

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This could be the hottest stock market sector for the coming year…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over where the next big move in the artificial intelligence race will come from in the stock…

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Higher than ever, is Apple stock headed for a fall?

| Christopher Ruane

Ahead of Apple's latest quarterly results due this week, our writer explains his take on the tech giant's stock price…

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What would happen to the Tesla share price if Elon Musk leaves?

| Alan Oscroft

As Tesla approaches its annual meeting of shareholders, Elon Musk's proposed payment package is dominating share price talk.

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After 5 years of underperforming the S&P 500, this stock could be about to surge 

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer thinks one high-quality S&P 500 stock looks well positioned to outperform over the next few…

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Up 61% this year, could NIO stock keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

It's been a roller-coaster few years for NIO stock, but so far 2025's been brilliant. Our writer thinks there could…

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£1,000 invested in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is already worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia has been one of the biggest blue-chip stock market sensations for years. Our writer reviews its recent performance --…

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Revealed! The secrets of Stocks and Shares ISA ‘Super Investors’

| John Fieldsend

Stocks and Shares ISA 'Super Investors' have built up big sums in their accounts. What can the average investor learn…

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Want to beat the market? Nvidia stock may be looking cheap again

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Nvidia stock may look cheaper than it did a few months ago even though the…

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£50,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2025’s been an explosive year for stock pickers hunting for opportunities in the S&P 500. And some have already turned…

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1 rocket firm I’ll buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in a market crash

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals a space company that's currently on his market crash buy list. Why is he keen to add…

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I asked ChatGPT what’s the chance of a stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Fears of a stock market crash might have calmed down a bit from recent panics. But high valuations remain a…

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Looking to cash in on a volatile gold price? Here’s what investors need to know

| Stephen Wright

The price of gold has left the stock market in the dust over the last year. But as prices falter,…

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Forecast: analysts say this forgotten FTSE 100 stock will smash Nvidia shares over the next year!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wary about the Nvidia share price after such a strong run but tempted by a FTSE 100…

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Looking to beat the market? Quantum computing could lift Alphabet shares even higher…

| Dr. James Fox

Quantum computing has caught the eye of many an investor in 2025. Dr James Fox believes Alphabet shares could be…

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Warren Buffett’s made billions in nervous markets. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

While volatile stock markets can be scary even for experienced investors, Warren Buffett has learned how to use them to…

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Could the Tesla stock price shatter the $500 barrier?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees both sides of the coin when trying to understand the current Tesla stock price. Could the prospect…

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The 3 largest dividend stock holdings in my rapidly-growing retirement portfolio are…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In recent years, these three dividend stocks have provided prolific returns for Edward Sheldon, boosting his retirement savings significantly.

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

| Stephen Wright

Insurance markets are tough at the moment, but Stephen Wright thinks this could be a rare chance to buy a…

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UK investors are piling into Beyond Meat (BYND) stock and seeing huge gains. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Beyond Meat is a hot stock right now and it’s seeing a lot of interest from UK investors who are…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The global robotaxi and robotics markets are predicted to be massive future markets. So should I buy Tesla stock to…

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Why quantum stocks in an ISA could be a great long-term buy for investors

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through one of the hottest topics in the market right now and explains how an ISA could…

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I asked ChatGPT where Nvidia stock will be in 1 year. Its answer alarmed me

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers was taken aback by what the AI bot has to say about where Nvidia stock is going next.…

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With share prices near record highs, I’m looking to Warren Buffett for ideas

| Stephen Wright

A decade ago, Warren Buffett bought shares in farm equipment company John Deere in an agricultural downturn. And Stephen Wright…

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2 world-class stocks to consider buying for an ISA today 

| Ben McPoland

Searching for international stocks to buy? Our writer reckons this pair are worth bearing in mind as options for a…

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This one-time penny stock just surged 146% on the Nasdaq! Is it heading higher? 

| Ben McPoland

The Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) share price is up more than 600% inside a week! Ben McPoland takes a closer look…

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This beaten-up S&P 500 stock reminds me of Rolls-Royce shares in 2022…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares were hated back in 2022 but they have gone on to deliver brilliant returns. Could this tech stock…

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The 3 largest individual stock holdings in my rapidly-growing SIPP are Nvidia, Alphabet, and…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s SIPP has soared in value over the last two years. And these three tech stocks have played a…

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