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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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Could a small investor today match the historic returns of Warren Buffett?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has less than one quarter left in charge at Berkshire Hathaway. Christopher Ruane wonders if his track record…

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What are the worst shares to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

The best shares to buy right now might well turn out to be AI investments. Unfortunately, they could also be…

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Looking for the next Nvidia? Here are 3 exciting growth stocks to check out

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are all risky. But, taking a long-term view, Edward Sheldon believes that they have the potential to…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for an ISA in October

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? This writer highlights two growth stocks that are both down by…

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3 lessons for all investors from Nvidia’s 472,250% gain!

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has had a great run in recent years -- and an incredible run over the past few decades.…

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Tesla stock’s jumped 30% in a month. Is it set to soar?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock's jumped 30% in a matter of weeks. Christopher Ruane explains some possible reasons why -- and what he…

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Want to quit work and live off stock market dividends? Here’s how much you might need to invest

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting a job and living off stock market dividends is a popular financial dream. Here's how investors can aim to…

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As US stocks get volatile, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has doubled the gains of the US stock market even after going through multiple crashes and corrections. Here's…

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This passive income stock could be the real winner from Pfizer’s deal with the US government

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks stability in the US pharmaceutical sector could make a REIT with industry-wide exposure a huge passive income…

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By 2026, the Tesla share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has surged 75% in a year, easily outpacing the S&P 500. Can it keep up this blistering pace?…

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US stocks look bubbly. Will the stock market crash in 2025?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting 30+ new record highs in 2025, the US stock market looks pretty pricey. The risk of a crash…

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$300 in 2026? Here’s my forecast for the Nvidia share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia’s share price has risen more than 1,300% over the last five years. And Edward Sheldon thinks there are more…

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Why Tesla shares surged 35% in September

| Stephen Wright

Tesla shares have been flying ahead of the firm’s Q3 reports. But will the end of the $7,500 federal EV…

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89% of stock market analysts rate this growth share a Buy!

| Ben McPoland

If Wall Street brokers are correct, this high-quality growth share that's down 33% is set to smash the stock market…

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Up 35% this year, can Nvidia stock keep on growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has been on fire in recent years. Our writer thinks it could potentially keep moving higher. So is…

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Could buying NIO stock at $7 be like investing in Tesla in 2015?

| Ben McPoland

This writer weighs up the bull and bear cases for considering NIO today. Up 50%+ already this year, might it…

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Up 1,265%! 5 lessons for any investor from the soaring Nvidia share price

| Christopher Ruane

The incredible long-term performance of the Nvidia share price has led this writer to draw some wider lessons for his…

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Up 61% so far this year, is NIO stock just getting started?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock’s been on a dramatic ride over the years -- but this year’s seen it back in the fast…

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I’m selling a FTSE 100 retailer to buy this stock while it’s down 33% 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks another growth stock now offers a more compelling investment case than this once-soaring FTSE 100 sportswear retailer.

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Am I beating ChatGPT and the S&P 500 with these 3 picks?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool took on the world's popular artificial intelligence assistant back in January. Are his S&P 500 stocks currently beating…

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Almost nothing saved? Here’s how you can still build a second income portfolio by investing

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have almost nothing saved, but that doesn’t mean they can’t start working towards a life-changing second income…

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1 quality growth stock to consider for an ISA while it’s down 41%

| Ben McPoland

Find out which growth stock this writer has chosen to make one of the largest holdings in his Stocks and…

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UP 67% in a year, what’s going on with Tesla stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock's grown in value by two-thirds over the past 12 months alone. Our writer can see some reasons why…

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Is IonQ a millionaire-maker growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of quantum computing firm IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) have absolutely rocketed over the past two years. Should I buy this growth…

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Could Nvidia stock soar after ChatGPT investment?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock jumped after announcing plans up to $100bn (£73bn) in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, strengthening its role at the heart…

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This beaten-down US stock deserves your consideration in October

| Dr. James Fox

This US stock promises to lead the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution, but the last earnings report didn’t…

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Is the US stock market going to crash? Here’s what the Warren Buffett indicator says

| Alan Oscroft

A stock market crash is is almost certain to happen again some day -- but will it be this year,…

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3 companies to consider adding to your Stocks & Shares ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Historically, October has been one of the stronger months for stocks, despite the so-called ‘October Effect’. Dr James Fox explains.

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1 S&P 500 stock I hope to hold forever

| John Fieldsend

The best stocks tend to be the ones we hold onto the longest. Here's an S&P 500 stock that I'm…

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Are the fears about Alphabet stock finally over?

| Cliff D'Arcy

As the US stock market hits fresh all-time highs, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite look pretty pricey. Meanwhile, Alphabet…

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This lesser-known tech giant is the 4th-best-performing stock on the S&P 500 in the past decade

| Mark Hartley

Axon Enterprise may not be a household name like Nvidia but it’s outperformed some of the top businesses on the…

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Uninspired by US stocks: is this contrarian investment worth adding to your ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

A US congressman recently bought this stock, and that’s got me wondering whether it could be right for my ISA.…

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2 small-cap growth stocks to consider buying in October

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy next month? Our writer reckons these two smaller and lesser known UK growth firms are…

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This is the riskiest growth stock in my portfolio. But it might just have the most potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This growth stock isn't for those who prioritise capital preservation. But Edward Sheldon is comfortable with the risk and has…

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Will Tesla stock rise 750% and make Elon Musk a trillionaire?

| John Fieldsend

A bold new deal has been agreed between Elon Musk and holders of Tesla stock. Is it a shrewd plan…

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As Tesla stock heads toward a new high, is Elon Musk’s reality distortion field taking control?

| Alan Oscroft

The outlook for Tesla stock has a habit of lurching from dull negativity to exciting optimism, not entirely unlike its…

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Here are the latest forecasts from the experts for Nvidia stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some of the price targets for Nvidia stock that banks and brokers have out, adding in…

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As the Nvidia share price jumps 4%, here are more stocks that could get an AI boost

| Alan Oscroft

Will the next round of AI partnerships help push the Nvidia share price even higher, along with other technology stocks…

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Here’s why a top bank just raised the year-end forecast for S&P 500 stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the reasons why Goldman Sachs increased the forecast for S&P 500 stocks and shares one specific…

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Where are the buying opportunities in today’s stock market?

| Stephen Wright

The shares known as the Magnificent Seven might look fully valued at the moment, but are there buying opportunities elsewhere…

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