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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 Twelfth Magpie

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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SpaceX vs Amazon stock: here’s where I’ve got my money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are more interested in Space Exploration Technologies Corp stock than Amazon right now. However, Ed Sheldon believes the latter…

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Be greedy when others are fearful? Here’s an idea from my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett's most famous maxim is easier said than done. Is an investment in Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the S&P 500 will rise to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for the best growth opportunities in the US stock market right now. Could the S&P 500 be about…

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Prediction: these bank shares will outperform Lloyds in 2026 thanks to the SpaceX IPO

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares could end up doing well in 2026. But Edward Sheldon believes these other bank stocks will generate higher…

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2 stocks to consider buying to tap into a booming £279bn market

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy to invest in the global fitness and wellness market? Consider this pair of growth shares…

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I’ve bought this unloved 4.1%-yielding dividend stock I think has a brilliant business!

| Christopher Ruane

Here's a dividend stock that has crashed to a multi-year low this year, despite decades of annual growth in the…

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Forget Glencore shares: I’ve just bought this magnificent copper stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares are a good way to get exposure to the copper theme. However, Edward Sheldon sees more potential in…

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Could owning SpaceX help someone aim for a million?

| Christopher Ruane

What could a growth stock like SpaceX potentially offer someone who wants to aim for a million in the stock…

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Missed the 5,290% rally? Here’s the secret to earning passive income while you sleep

| Stephen Wright

Could an unfashionable but highly durable monthly dividend stock with a 5.2% yield be the key to unlocking long-term passive…

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3 space stocks to consider on the S&P 500 (and SpaceX isn’t one of them)

| Mark Hartley

SpaceX may be the big name of the moment but it’ll be awhile before it secures an S&P 500 listing.…

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Up over 250%, are these AI names still among the top stocks to buy?

| Harshil Patel

Shares in Arm Holdings and Marvell Technology have soared in 2026. Our writer explores if these large tech stocks are…

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I missed out on Tesla stock. So should I buy SpaceX?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane missed out on the years of surging Tesla stock values, because he hadn’t invested. Could SpaceX offer him…

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No savings at 50? Here’s how to use the Warren Buffett method to target substantial retirement wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett made most of his fortune after 50. His stock-picking method could help build a £661,000 retirement pot when…

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The best growth stocks aren’t all in the tech sector

| Stephen Wright

Never mind space and AI, Stephen Wright thinks growth investors looking for stocks to buy should take a look at…

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3 reasons I’m still bullish on out-of-favour Amazon stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland still thinks Amazon stock is one of the best around, despite the market seeming to indicate otherwise in…

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Should I start preparing for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Zaven Boyrazian explains how to prepare for this possibility and one…

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Could SpaceX trigger a UK stock market crash in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

It's six years now since the pandemic caused a UK stock market crash. Are frothy US tech stock valuations lining…

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If this Dow Jones stock were valued like SpaceX, here’s how much it would be worth…

| Muhammad Cheema

Amazon is one of the biggest companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Muhammad Cheema sees what it would be…

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JP Morgan says investors should buy this S&P 500 chip stock while it’s down (it’s not Nvidia)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This S&P 500 chip stock is down significantly after earnings and JP Morgan says it would be an "aggressive" buyer…

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Prediction: within 1 year I’ll be able to buy SpaceX stock below $100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

SpaceX stock has skyrocketed since the IPO as investors have rushed to buy shares. But Ed Sheldon thinks there will…

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I think this S&P 500 stock could easily outperform SpaceX this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a company from the healthcare sector could outperform SpaceX going forward, as a more unusual S&P…

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If Rolls-Royce shares were valued the same as SpaceX stock, here’s how much one would be worth…

| James Beard

After SpaceX’s successful stock market debut, James Beard can't help but wish his Rolls-Royce shares commanded the same lofty valuation.

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Here’s what a surging Nvidia share price has meant for £1,000 invested a year ago!

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia's share price has been sliding of late. Still, the past year's performance overall has been excellent -- and the…

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3 exciting space stocks to consider buying that aren’t SpaceX

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, investors are piling into SpaceX stock. There are plenty of other ways to play the space theme though…

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Is this as good as it gets for Nvidia shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines whether investors can still make big money out of buying Nvidia shares today, or whether they've left…

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This famous growth share’s doubled in a year. Too late to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

This famous US growth share has soared 109% in just 12 months. AI adds a new twist to its investment…

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6.6% yield! Should dividend investors check out shares in this fallen pharma giant?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a global pharmaceutical giant currently come with a 6.6% dividend yield. But investors should be sure to read…

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Here’s why I’m not kicking myself for not buying SpaceX

| Alan Oscroft

SpaceX has just pulled off the most stunning stock market debut in history, and the reaction makes it seem like…

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Nvidia stock’s been getting cheaper. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia's stock price has been falling, while earnings have been growing -- and may keep doing so. Our writer considers…

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Time to buy SpaceX stock? 3 questions I’m asking

| Christopher Ruane

SpaceX stock had a strong start to public trading on the market last week. But our writer weighs some key…

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I asked ChatGPT for a growth stock that could make me a small fortune in my ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer was looking for a hidden gem of a growth stock. The world's most popular AI bot delivered an…

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£5,000 invested in SpaceX stock in an ISA could be worth this much by 2027…

| Ben McPoland

Is SpaceX one of the best investment opportunities for my Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio right now? Here are my…

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Should I put money into index funds in June while the S&P 500’s near all-time highs?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500's been a phenomenal performer. But with just a few stocks doing the heavy lifting, is an index…

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No savings at 50? The Warren Buffett method could help you build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The world's greatest investor didn't make most of his fortune until after he turned 50. His playbook is simpler than…

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What stock market crash? Let’s party like it’s 1999!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rarely have investors been so confident and so fearless. Hence, today's stock market looks uncannily like it did in late…

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Warren Buffett’s firm shifts to AI

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is looking for a use for nearly $400m in cash. Is AI the opportunity the company…

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2 excellent growth ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in June 2026

| Ben McPoland

After falling more than 20% recently, this pair of high-quality growth stocks currently look on sale, according to Ben McPoland.

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Micron stock is down 9% from its highs. Should I buy the dip?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Micron stock has come down a little in recent weeks, despite the fact that brokers have been raising their price…

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SpaceX or Nvidia stock? Here’s where I’ve got my money

| Ben McPoland

This writer is excited about the commercial potential of both SpaceX and Nvidia. But which stock does he prefer right…

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Here’s how much £10,000 put into Adobe stock — before its earnings release yesterday — is worth now…

| Muhammad Cheema

Adobe stock declined after releasing impressive earnings last night. Muhammad Cheema examines why, and whether this is an opportunity.

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