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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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Investing Articles

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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Recent US Stock News

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’m diversifying with UK shares to aim for stunning returns!

| Royston Wild

Investing in UK shares remains an effective way for individuals to diversify their portfolios. I've chosen to buy FTSE 100…

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

| Charlie Carman

Amazon stock plummeted over the past year, but long-term investors still made a positive return over five years. Our writer…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice when stock markets are shaky

| Cliff D'Arcy

As well as being among the world's richest people, Warren Buffett is an investing legend. After recent market swings, here's…

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Value Shares

Is buying Apple stock a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich?

| John Choong

Apple stock has been a favourite for years due to its large and consistent gains. But could buying its shares…

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Growth Shares

Alphabet stock is back above $100! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Having spent the better part of last month under $100, Alphabet stock has finally hit triple digits again. Could now…

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Are Coca-Cola shares the prime beverage bets on the London Stock Exchange?

| James J. McCombie

I could (sort of) buy Coca-Cola shares on the London Stock Exchange, but there might be better British beverage stock…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy Meta stock right now?

| John Choong

Meta stock has made a remarkable recovery after an eye-watering 2022. With the shares up 125% from their bottom, now…

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2 deep-value stocks I’d buy right now!

| Ben McPoland

What are some of the best shares to buy right now? This writer thinks these two value stocks offer enticing…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

The collapse of a US bank is sending shockwaves through the global banking sector. Is now the time to seize…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares I own for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend shares is our writer's favourite way to generate passive income. He highlights three stocks with attractive yields…

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1 stock I’d put 100% of my money into

| Charlie Carman

Investing 100% of my money into a single stock is a very high-risk strategy. But, if I went all in…

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Warren Buffett bought this stock last week! Should I?

| Stephen Wright

According to a recent filing, Warren Buffett has been buying Occidental Petroleum shares. With price unmoved, should Stephen Wright do…

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5 stocks make up over 75% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio! Should I buy them?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. Our writer examines the billionaire's top five stock…

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I bought these 4 US growth stocks for a tech recovery

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm usually a value investor, but I bought these four US growth stocks for their recovery potential. Each firm is…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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3 Warren Buffett stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

This writer has a few stocks that he just cannot imagine himself parting ways with. Here's three that are also…

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What on earth’s going on with FAANG stocks?

| Ben McPoland

FAANG stocks helped drive the NASDAQ skywards for over a decade until they fell out of favour. What's happened to…

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3 stocks that could drive Scottish Mortgage shares higher in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares are linked to the value of stocks in the investment trust's portfolio. Our writer identifies three with…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 25 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Berkshire Hathaway shares are arguably the ultimate long-term investment for Warren Buffett fans. Here's how they have fared over the…

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Could buying NIO shares at $9 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares (NYSE:NIO) are back near their IPO price despite ongoing operational progress at the company. Are they now a…

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With a takeover looking likely, is now the time to be buying Man Utd shares?

| Gordon

Man Utd shares have rallied in recent weeks amid several takeover bids, but is now the time to buy? Gordon…

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Growth Shares

Why PayPal stock is a must-buy under $100

| John Choong

PayPal stock started the year on the front foot, but it has come back down since. Here's why John Choong…

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Investing Articles

Enough is enough! Alphabet stock is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Alphabet stock in his portfolio. Here's why that's about to change after its recent ChatGPT-related…

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9% yield! This top lithium stock looks like a bargain to me

| Ben McPoland

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) shares are up 42% over the last 12 months. But I think this…

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3 shares I’d buy with the FTSE 100 at record highs

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 at record highs, UK shares are more expensive than they once were. As a result, Stephen…

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1 penny stock I’m buying now

| Muhammad Cheema

CuriosityStream is a US company with great potential. Let’s take a deeper dive below to see why I'm buying more…

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Why did Warren Buffett sell his TSMC stock?

| James J. McCombie

Yesterday, TSMC stock slid over 5% on news that Warren Buffett had drastically cut his position. Our writer considers possible…

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I got Warren Buffett to manage my money. Now I’m worried

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett is a wildly successful investor, amassing a $110bn fortune and building a $695bn firm. But I have two…

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Up 32%: is the best still to come for the Meta share price?

| Tom Hennessy

On the back of a giddy 32% increase in the last month, is the best still to come for the…

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Growth Shares

3 top shares to buy to outdo Warren Buffett

| John Choong

Outdoing the Oracle of Omaha is a difficult task. So, here are 3 shares to buy with the potential to…

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The Meta share price is soaring! Time to pile in?

| John Fieldsend

The Meta share price rose sharply last week on the back of surprising full year results. Is now a great…

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Why I’m buying the dip on Alphabet shares

| Stephen Wright

Alphabet shares are falling as the company blundered the launch of its AI chatbot, Bard. Stephen Wright is being greedy…

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Semiconductor stocks: I’m keen on Warren Buffett’s pick TSMC, and one other!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two semiconductor stocks that could help his portfolio grow with the green…

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2 artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every industry on the planet. Here's two AI stocks to buy that aren't…

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I could already have doubled my money this year owning Tesla stock. Why didn’t I?

| Christopher Ruane

In just the first few weeks of 2023, Tesla stock has covered a large range of prices. Our writer has…

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ChatGPT vs Bard: is now a great time to buy Alphabet stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen this month on the back of fears that Microsoft is winning the AI race. Is this…

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Should I buy this Bill Gates-backed penny stock?

| Mark Tovey

A green tech start-up, funded by Bill Gates, has signed an agreement with this penny stock mining company. Is this…

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Some US stocks will crash after ‘senseless’ rally! But how can I benefit?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's expecting US stock to crash in the near future with the Nasdaq gaining 17%…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in McDonald’s shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

McDonald's shares have outperformed the market for decades. But would I have made any money investing £5,000 in the stock…

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Value Shares

Apple stock: the bull and bear case

| John Choong

Apple's disappointing Q1 results still saw its shares pop last week. So I'm weighing up the pros and cons of…

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Growth Shares

Alphabet stock: short-term pain for long-term gains

| John Choong

Alphabet stock sank after yet another poor set of results. Despite 2023's outlook not looking great, I'm buying for long-term…

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