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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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If I’d invested $1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Tesla stock has enjoyed an exceptional 2023 so far. Charlie Carman explores the return he'd have made from an investment…

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Is this a new bull market or just a bear-market rally?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US S&P 500 index has leapt over 23% from its mid-October low. But after rising so far, so fast,…

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Can Alphabet stock now trump Microsoft shares?

| John Choong

Having played second fiddle to Microsoft for most of 2023, Alphabet stock has made a comeback. Does that make it…

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I’d invest £10k in these 2 Warren Buffett stocks for £365 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett loves dividend stocks. With passive income on my mind, I'm looking at Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio for inspiration.

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I’d buy Apple shares to build wealth and earn passive income

| Stephen Wright

Apple shares have a 0.5% dividend yield. So why does Stephen Wright think there’s a 5% return on offer for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in these 7 magnificent US stocks 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the performance of seven US stocks since May 2018 and asks whether we're at the start…

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If there’s a stock market crash coming, I’m buying these fast food stocks

| Gordon

Fast food is historically one of the best performing sectors during a stock market crash. With fears growing, Gordon Best…

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If I’d put £2,000 into Tesla and NIO stock for New Year, I’d have this much now

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock has performed poorly so far in 2023, while Tesla shares have fared much better. But are either worth…

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Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

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Should I buy PayPal stock after its fall from $300 to $62?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal stock has been battered by numerous challenges in recent periods. But does its ongoing potential make it a tempting…

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3 stocks Warren Buffett has NOT been buying (and 2 he has)

| Stephen Wright

A filing last night seemed to reveal Warren Buffett has been buying shares in Bank of America, while selling other…

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Amazon stock: a rare opportunity to invest in this wealth-generating machine 40% off its highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock is currently trading around 40% below its all-time highs. And Edward Sheldon believes this is an amazing opportunity…

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Down 49% and 71%! 2 Nasdaq stocks to buy today

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers potential opportunities thrown up by the sell-off in growth shares. Here are two US stocks to buy…

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Why the stock market will never be boring

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is a gigantic wealth-making machine if used correctly. But it's also extremely unpredictable and entertaining.

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Palantir shares: AI gold or overhyped meme stock?

| Matt Tandy

Palantir shares have jumped 35% this week. Will the proliferation of AI allow the company to evolve beyond its reputation…

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If I’d bought $5k worth of Shopify stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shopify stock has generated huge gains for investors this year. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s driving up the price of…

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Alphabet stock is ‘uninvestable’ due to ChatGPT, according to this top UK investor

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A leading UK fund manager has said that Alphabet stock is currently ‘uninvestable’. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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Time could be running out to buy Alphabet stock

| John Choong

Down 25% from its all-time high, Alphabet stock (NASDAQ:GOOGL) may be worth snatching up today before the stock market rallies.

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1 stock I’m buying to build wealth and earn passive income

| Stephen Wright

With 13.3% earnings growth supported by strong pricing power, which Warren Buffett stock is Stephen Wright buying to target sustainable…

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Should I buy or sell Shopify stock after it blasted 23% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Shopify stock exploded upwards yesterday after the e-commerce giant released its latest quarterly earnings. What caused this huge surge?

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Big Tech stocks are flying! Which ones are the best buys today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Big Tech stocks have performed very well in 2023, producing double-digit returns. It’s not too late to invest though, says…

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I’m so glad I bought these 4 huge US tech stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These mega-cap US tech stocks have surged from their November 2022 lows, with one soaring almost 43%. But there's one…

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Why I’m buying Amazon shares despite slowing AWS growth

| Stephen Wright

Growth in cloud computing division might be slowing, but Stephen Wright thinks widening margins and a promising advertising business make…

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Is it too late to buy Meta shares?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Meta Platforms are surging after a strong earnings report. But Stephen Wright is taking Warren Buffett’s advice when…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares after a strong earnings report?

| Stephen Wright

With Google Cloud in profit and the company announcing a $70bn buyback programme, Stephen Wright thinks Alphabet shares are a…

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2 unique growth stocks Id buy in May

| Ben McPoland

Some of the best companies to invest in are those that are almost impossible to replicate. Here are two growth…

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Does Elon Musk’s latest move make Tesla stock a no-brainer buy?

| John Fieldsend

A 12% dip last week in the Tesla stock price looks like it might be a fantastic buying opportunity. Here’s…

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Get ready for a stock market crash, says this elite investor

| Ben McPoland

One experienced investor reckons a dramatic stock market crash could due soon. Here's what I'm doing to prepare in case…

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Is NIO stock a cheap buy at under $9 after Tesla’s earnings miss?

| Charlie Carman

NIO stock has plummeted around 85% from its all-time high, but are Tesla's underwhelming results good news for the Chinese…

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If I’d bought $5k worth of Apple shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple shares have been a fabulous investment over the long term. Are they worth buying today? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Alibaba shares 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) shares have been gaining in popularity recently. But does this rise warrant me adding the e-commerce giant…

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What happened to the Tesla share price correction?

| Ben McPoland

After plunging 65% in 2022, the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price has rocketed around 73% so far this year. What…

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2 top growth stocks to buy for the next bull market!

| Ben McPoland

Rising indexes are leading this Fool to believe that a sustained rally may be building. Here are two stock he'll…

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3 reasons Alphabet stock is a ‘buy’ today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes Alphabet stock is a great investment today. Here, he discusses why he's bullish on the tech company.

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Could buying NIO shares at $9 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares are now back where they started in September 2018. So is this a golden opportunity to buy the…

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I think Facebook owner Meta might be the most exciting stock in the world

| John Fieldsend

A hugely impressive 2023 has left Meta stock – formerly Facebook – in a great spot. Should I pick up…

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Should I buy Meta shares?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Meta Platforms have been rising as the headwinds of last year subside. So should Stephen Wright be looking…

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Should I buy Ferrari or Aston Martin shares?

| Ben McPoland

It's been a tale of contrasting fortunes for Ferrari and Aston Martin shares over the last few years. Are either…

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3 stocks I’d put 100% of my money into

| Ben McPoland

Investing all of my money into a small handful of stocks is incredibly risky. But if I had to do…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Meta stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

The past half-decade has been turbulent for investors in Meta stock. Our writer explores the return delivered by Mark Zuckerberg's…

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