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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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Is the S&P 500 heading for an epic stock market crash in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares his thoughts and insights about what could happen next to the S&P 500 and the wider US…

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As Warren Buffett retires, here’s his final piece of advice to investors.

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After 60+ years, Warren Buffett’s stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway… but leaves investors with a final few pearls…

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Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Alphabet share price could turn £20,000 into…

| Dr. James Fox

The Alphabet share price has surged over the past six months. Dr James Fox loves the company but doesn't see…

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If I could only hold 1 stock in my Stocks and Shares ISA it would be…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon could only invest in one company within his Stocks and Shares ISA he’d want a powerhouse of…

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Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Nvidia share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Dr. James Fox

The Nvidia share price led the S&P 500 higher in 2025 with a 26% gain. This equated to a phenomenal…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most reliable dividend stock for a second income and this is what it said…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith contrasts his dividend share pick with that of ChatGPT, and explains why both a good track record and…

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Can you earn 8% a year by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market has been a better way of building wealth than owning cash or bonds. And there’s…

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Why this Dow Jones stock could sneakily outperform the FTSE 100 in 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks across the pond to the Dow Jones constituents and points out a healthcare company that he thinks…

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£5,000 put into Nvidia shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia shares have been on an absolute tear in recent years. Why did this writer miss out -- and is…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Nvidia stock has delivered stunning returns over the past five years. Can it continue to rise? One broker thinks it…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s “1 company to own for the next 50 years” from 2000

| Stephen Wright

The one stock Warren Buffett recommended back in 2000 wasn’t Apple, Coca-Cola or even Berkshire Hathaway. What was it?

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Down 15%, this S&P 500 stock looks like a buying opportunity to me

| Ben McPoland

Robotaxi disruption fears are keeping a lid on this top S&P 500 stock, presenting a long-term buying opportunity to consider…

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Here’s the number-1 stock in my ISA and SIPP

| Ben McPoland

After some rejigging, this growth stock's now the largest holding across our writer's ISA and SIPP portfolios. What's so special…

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Does Nvidia’s growth make its share price a bargain right now?

| Stephen Wright

The Nvidia share price looks cheap if estimates of future earnings are accurate. But investors need to ask how plausible…

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Up just 4% in a year, is the market missing something about Amazon shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Amazon shares have gone nowhere fast in the past 12 months -- unlike the company. Our writer wonders whether investors…

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Should I add Manchester United to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Manchester United is once again searching for a new manager. Could this create a buying opportunity for my Stocks and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock had a wild 2025 -- and our writer thinks that may point to some of the ongoing hopes…

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Why I’m buying cheap stocks in an ISA to try and retire early

| Stephen Wright

Our author is looking to make progress towards financial independence. But figuring out which stocks to buy is only one…

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‘US is running Venezuela’: what does this mean for oil stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Oil stocks stand to benefit from a huge geopolitical shift after the US took Venezuela president Nicholas Maduro into custody.

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Forget a bubble: why now could be a good time to consider buying AI growth shares for an ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of an AI bubble has been spooking investors. But Edward Sheldon believes that many artificial intelligence growth shares look…

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3 dirt-cheap global dividend stocks for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover three top UK and US dividend stocks with yields of up to 7.1% -- and why Royston Wild believes…

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Covered calls: my new passive income strategy for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Selling covered calls could be a way to earn passive income for investors who own shares in companies that don’t…

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£10,000 invested in Alphabet shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Alphabet shares surged in the latter half of the year as investors realised the company's potential in AI, quantum computing,…

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Here’s the forecast for Nvidia stock in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes Nvidia stock could push a lot higher in 2026 and analysts agree. It continues to look…

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Up 39%! Could Nvidia stock do it again in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock had a brilliant 2025 -- just the latest in a series of vintage years for the US chip…

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Prediction: this S&P 500 sector could produce the best returns in 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith puts big tech to one side and talks about why he sees another sector from the S&P 500…

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Here are the 2 ‘moonshot’ growth stocks in my retirement portfolio as we start 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are high up on the risk spectrum. However, Edward Sheldon sees the potential for huge returns in…

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How I generated a 20%+ return in my SIPP in 2025 (and my strategy for 2026)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights the investments in his SIPP that boosted his returns in 2025 and also reveals his strategy for…

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Why Tesla stock outperformed the S&P 500 — again — in 2025

| Stephen Wright

As the Tesla share price shrugs off declining revenues and profits to climb 19%, what kind of further excitement will…

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This Dow Jones stock could be a dark horse outperformer for 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks across the pond and spots a Dow Jones company that has fallen by 11% in the past…

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Prediction: AI stocks will rise again in 2026 and Nvidia’s share price will soar to this level

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Can Nvidia and other AI stocks continue to perform in 2026? Edward Sheldon believes so. Here, he explains why he’s…

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3 S&P 500 growth stocks that could make index funds looks silly over the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three high-flying S&P 500 stocks have the potential to smash the market over the next five…

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Will the S&P 500 crash in 2026?

| Charlie Carman

The S&P 500 delivered impressive gains in 2025, but valuations are now running high. Are US stocks stretched to breaking…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What could £1,000 in Nvidia shares do by 2027? Our Foolish author explores three potential scenarios for the artificial intelligence…

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Warren Buffett’s advice about the best investment you can make looks more relevant than ever in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett doesn’t really need to use artificial intelligence. But his advice on investing is more relevant than ever in…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Will Nvidia shares continue surging in 2026 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2026 will be an exciting year for Nvidia shares as the semiconductor giant launches its latest generation of AI chips.…

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2 US stocks that could turbocharge a Stocks & Shares ISA in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild thinks these US shares demand a…

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How to try and turn a small ISA into £250k, starting in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With regular contributions and a sound investment strategy, it's possible to turn a small ISA into a huge amount of…

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3 top stock market investment ideas for UK investors in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2026, the stock market is likely to throw up plenty of lucrative opportunities for investors. Here are three investment…

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2 ideas for a SIPP or ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks for an ISA or SIPP portfolio? Our writer thinks a FTSE 100 defence giant and fallen pharma…

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