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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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2 moves I’ve just made in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Our author doesn’t like selling investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. But sometimes, opportunities are just too compelling to…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 2 weeks ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla stock as the company's fortunes are increasingly tied to Elon Musk's…

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Not been paying attention? Nvidia stock’s looking very cheap

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Nvidia stock, which has been moving sideways in recent months. He believes…

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A stock market crash might now be unavoidable. Here’s what I’m doing…

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks the date of the next stock market crash is getting closer. Fortunately, history offers a clear guide…

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Down 25%, should investors buy this stock for less than Warren Buffett?

| Stephen Wright

UnitedHealth stock is trading below where it was when Warren Buffett’s company bought a decent stake. But does that mean…

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2 battered growth stocks down 45% to consider buying right now

| Ben McPoland

These growth stocks have crashed more than 40% inside 12 months. Our writer reckons the sell-off's left both looking very…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 60 years of investing under his belt, Warren Buffett knows how to navigate through stock market volatility. Here’s…

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Why Amazon’s falling share price after strong Q4 earnings could be good news

| Stephen Wright

Amazon’s share price is falling as the prospect of a $200bn spend in 2026 has investors nervous. But Stephen Wright…

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Alphabet’s $175bn bombshell just sent a message to the entire stock market

| Stephen Wright

Alphabet’s $175bn announcement has sent a big message to the stock market. Get ready investors, artificial intelligence isn't going away…

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A beaten-down tech stock at just 10.8x earnings… an ISA pick for February?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one US technology stock that has vastly underperformed the rest of his…

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How much does the average Briton need in an ISA for £5,000 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. One popular route is buy-to-let investing, but Dr James Fox believes more…

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Be greedy when others are fearful: 2 shares to consider buying right now

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says investors should be greedy when others are fearful. So do falling prices mean it’s time to buy…

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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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