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Stephen Wright

Stephen has a PhD in Philosophy and teaches at the University of Oxford. He's an enthusiastic Warren Buffett follower and focuses on buying quality businesses at sensible prices. He's also a podcaster with the PlayingFTSE show.

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Investing Articles

What on earth is going on with the Greggs share price?

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The Greggs share price is down because it was hot in June. But is warm weather in the UK something…

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Why UK equities dominate my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer has built a Stocks and Shares ISA that leans heavily towards UK equities. That’s not deliberate, but it’s also…

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Will AstraZeneca be the next FTSE 100 stock to move to the US?

| Stephen Wright

With AstraZeneca reported to be looking into moving its listing across the Atlantic, should investors buy the stock ahead of…

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7% yield! I think this FTSE 250 stock is better than most investors realise

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High debt levels and regulation make water utilities some of the least popular FTSE 250 shares. But are income investors…

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D-Day is approaching for the Lloyds share price

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An ongoing investigation into motor loans hasn’t stopped the Lloyds share price over the last 18 months. But are things…

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2 Strong Buy dividend shares to consider in July

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Stephen Wright looks at two UK dividend shares that analysts have Strong Buy ratings on. Should passive income investors be…

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2 under-the-radar UK shares to consider buying in July

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Beyond the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250, Stephen Wright thinks there are some UK shares that are underappreciated by…

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Here’s how investing £3.50 a day could turn into a £5,844 annual passive income

| Stephen Wright

The formula for earning passive income in the stock market isn’t a big secret. It involves patience, commitment, and a…

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This FTSE 100 outperformer keeps going from strength to strength

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3i shares might be up 670% over the last 10 years, but Stephen Wright thinks there’s more to come from…

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3,412 shares in this FTSE 100 REIT could net investors a £1,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Does a portfolio of in-demand warehouses combined with low borrowing costs make Segro a good choice for investors looking for…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price set to stall?

| Stephen Wright

For the Rolls-Royce share price to keep moving higher, the company is going to have to exceed some unusually high…

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I think this stock has what Warren Buffett saw in Apple

| Stephen Wright

As Warren Buffett notes, getting people to give up their iPhones is difficult. But there might be something they value…

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Back below £1, is this FTSE 250 stock an unmissable passive income opportunity?

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Stephen Wright thinks two FTSE 250 REITs looking to merge could be an interesting opportunity for investors looking for passive…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares when Elon Musk first announced robotaxi plans is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

After any number of delays, Tesla has launched its robotaxi network. But with the shares still down since the start…

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With an 8% dividend yield, are Legal & General shares a screaming buy?

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Life insurance companies are often some of the FTSE 100’s most eye-catching dividend shares. But what do investors need to…

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Keep an eye on this FTSE 100 stock in the week ahead

| Stephen Wright

The last time Bunzl issued a trading update, the stock fell 25%. So could the FTSE 100 stock be set…

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Are Alphabet shares a no-brainer buy?

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Alphabet shares look unusually cheap at the moment. But do investors need to worry about more than just an ongoing…

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Should PayPal be on my list of shares to buy?

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Is a 9% free cash flow yield from a growing business with a strong balance sheet enough to get a…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how a Stocks & Shares ISA could help turn £1,000 per month into £1,000,000

| Stephen Wright

A 6.5% average annual return is enough to turn £1,000 per month into £1m over 30 years. And a Stocks…

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Which UK shares could be next to leave for the US?

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Stephen Wright looks at two FTSE 100 firms that might be tempted to join the companies moving their shares from…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I just can’t stop buying

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While UK bars and restaurants are under pressure, the pub industry is doing well. And Stephen Wright is enjoying the…

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2 stocks every passive income seeker should know about

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Dividend shares can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright likes the look of two that have fallen out…

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As Rachel Reeves looks to renew Britain, here’s a FTSE 100 stock to consider

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The UK government’s push to boost housing could create opportunities for investors. But are FTSE 100 housebuilders the best stocks…

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Why growth stocks make sense for long-term investors

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Growth stocks might trade at high multiples. But their potential returns look much more attractive for those who are able…

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Is it too late to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Here’s why a 700% increase might not mean it’s too late to buy shares in the top-performing FTSE 100 stock…

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Halma shares surge on outstanding results. But is there trouble ahead?

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Strong organic revenue growth is sending Halma shares higher. But Stephen Wright is looking ahead to a potential buying opportunity…

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With the stock market near record highs, these dividend shares still look cheap

| Stephen Wright

With UK and US stocks close to all-time highs, Stephen Wright thinks there are still enough dividend shares that look…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s 12.5% of my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Games Workshop's a big part of Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. But he has a plan to diversify his…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 66% in a day! Why didn’t I buy it when I had the chance?!

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Stephen Wright looked at shares in FTSE 250 equipment manufacturer Spectris a few months ago. It now looks like he…

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £5.19 per day?

| Stephen Wright

Over the course of a career lasting 40 or 50 years, £5.19 per day could turn into something generating more…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 12 months ago is now worth…

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Buying Lloyds shares in June 2024 has worked out well so far. But with the Supreme Court’s verdict due next…

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Would investors be mad to consider these UK shares at P/E ratios above 30?

| Stephen Wright

Stocks that trade at high earnings multiples can be better value than they seem. And this might be true of…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to watch this week

| Stephen Wright

Halma is one of the UK’s top growth stocks and the FTSE 100 company reports its annual results on Thursday.…

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Are BP shares undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

As oil prices fall, shares in the likes of BP and Shell have been coming down. But should value investors…

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£1,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares a decade ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire since the end of the pandemic. But how have investors who bought the stock…

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Down 15% in a day, is the Tesla share price the new TACO trade?

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Elon Musk clashing with Donald Trump has sent the Tesla share price 15% lower. Here’s what Stephen Wright thinks investors…

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Is this S&P 500 stock a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Shares with over 50 years of consecutive dividend increases rarely go under the radar. But that might be what’s happening…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, are International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) shares a no-brainer buy?

| Stephen Wright

Despite climbing almost 100% in a year, IAG shares don’t look expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks appearances can be misleading. 

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Here’s what the Warren Buffett indicator says about the stock market

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The Warren Buffett indicator suggests that shares are expensive. But Stephen Wright feels investors should think carefully about what to…

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How to turn £100,000 into an instant £7,450 second income

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Investing in property has been popular with investors looking to earn a second income. But buy-to-let houses aren’t the only…

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