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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 £20,000 in this FTSE 250 stock today could net investors £1,944 in passive income this year

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After falling 11% in a week, this FTSE 250 company is set to return almost 10% of the its market…

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£5,000 invested in this FTSE 250 company 5 years ago is now worth over £24,000

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Stephen Wright looks at how a FTSE 250 food stock has more than quadrupled over the last five years –…

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Why I think right now could be the best time to buy UK stocks in over 20 years

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UK bond yields hitting multi-decade highs are causing UK stocks to fall. Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities, but investors…

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2 dividend growth stocks analysts think are strong buys right now

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Growth stocks that also distribute cash offer investors the best of both worlds. Stephen Wright looks at two that have…

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I asked Anthropic’s Claude for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now. I’m impressed with what it said

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Can artificial intelligence identify the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now? Stephen Wright tried it out – and…

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Greggs shares plunge 11% despite growing sales. Is this my chance to buy?

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As the company’s Q4 trading update reveals 8% revenue growth, Greggs shares are falling sharply. Should Stephen Wright be rushing…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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Stephen Wright thinks he could turn £15,000 today into £1,000 per month by using one of his favourite dividend stocks…

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Why I’m looking to buy FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares right now

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Stephen Wright thinks the strong are about to get even stronger when it comes to UK companies – and now…

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Shares in this UK Dividend Aristocrat could be a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

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With shares trading at their lowest price-to-book multiple for 10 years, could UK dividend aristocrat be a once-in-a-decade passive income…

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Investors who bought shares in this under-the-radar UK small-cap a year ago have already doubled their money

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Despite Cohort shares more than doubling in the last 12 months, Stephen Wright thinks there could still be more to…

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At a P/E ratio of 8, are shares in this FTSE 100 winner unbelievable value?

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3i is a top-performing UK stock that trades at a P/E multiple of 8. Should value investors be snapping up…

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2 shares to consider for turning an empty ISA into a £31,301 a year passive income machine

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Earning passive income doesn’t take huge amounts of cash to start with. Investing in great companies consistently over time can…

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Can this FTSE 250 underperformer turn things around in 2025?

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After underperforming since its IPO, shares in Dr Martens have finally started to show some life. Is 2025 the year…

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Ahead of its merger with Three, is Vodafone’s share price worth a punt?

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The Vodafone share price continues to fall despite the firm’s deal to merge with Three being approved. Could this be…

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I was wrong about the IAG share price last year. Should I buy it in 2025?

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The IAG share price soared in 2024 and analysts are expecting more of the same in 2025. So should Stephen…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to consider that could help investors reach £1,000,000

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Stephen Wright highlights two FTSE 100 stocks with strong growth prospects for the long term that could be ideal for…

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Here’s my stock market resolution for 2025

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Stephen Wright’s sticking to his value investing principles this year in the stock market. But he’s also looking to minimise…

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After treading water for 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock is set for a crucial 2025

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With 86% market share, Rightmove is essentially a monopoly. But Stephen Wright thinks 2025 is going to be a make-or-break…

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Here’s my plan for maximising the returns from my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

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After a good 2024, Stephen Wright has two key ideas he wants to implement in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Why the Diageo share price fell 10% in 2024

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The Diageo share price fell 10% last year. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market's being too pessimistic about a…

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Why the BP share price fell 16% in 2024

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Oil prices have been falling since April causing BP shares to do the same. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s much…

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After a 50% decline in Q4, is now the time to buy Vistry shares?

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Stephen Wright thinks a falling share price could be his chance to buy shares in a UK housebuilder with a…

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Here’s an unusual idea for UK investors seeking a second income

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Stephen Wright outlines why he thinks Experian shares could generate a substantial second income despite having a dividend yield of…

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Below 55p, are Lloyds shares a bargain going into 2025?

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With the threat of potential liability concerning car loans hanging over the company, how should investors think about valuing Lloyds…

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Investors who bought shares in this Dividend Aristocrat in 2019 have already got a third of their cash back

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British American Tobacco shares have generated plenty of dividends in the last few years. But Stephen Wright says investors could…

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Could the easyJet share price hit £9 in 2025?

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Lower fuel costs are set to mean higher profits for easyJet, but could the share price climb 60% from its…

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Forget the S&P 500 — here are the top 2 US stocks on my buy list right now

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With analysts looking for even stronger returns from the companies known as the ‘Magnificent Seven’, Stephen Wright’s looking outside the…

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UK shares: is this under-the-radar growth stock set to surge in 2025?

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Shares in UK packaging firm Macfarlane don’t get much coverage. But cyclically low earnings combined with a depressed multiple has…

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Here’s what I’m waiting for with the Unilever share price in 2025

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The Unilever share price has had a very strong 2024. But Stephen Wright thinks a potential opportunity could be coming…

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“ARK appoints Warren Buffett as CEO” (and other headlines investors won’t see in 2025…)

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Warren Buffett changing course to invest in disruptive innovation isn’t going to happen in the New Year. What else do…

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With no savings at 40, should an investor look at growth stocks or value shares?

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Stephen Wright thinks investors should consider focusing on value shares as they get closer to retirement. But 28 years is…

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If oil prices climb in 2025, this stock’s set to gush passive income

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Beyond the likes of BP and Shell, Stephen Wright thinks there’s an interesting opportunity for passive income from oil. But…

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Does a 9.3% yield and a growing dividend make Legal & General shares a passive income no-brainer?

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Legal & General shares have been a bad investment over the last five years. But could it be a huge…

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Does acquiring Direct Line make Aviva shares a buy?

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A big acquisition should give Aviva greater scale and profitability, increasing the value of its shares. But is it an…

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After a 25% decline in 2024, this FTSE 250 stock is top of my buy list for the New Year

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Stephen Wright’s top investment idea is a FTSE 250 stock that’s down 25% this year in an industry that’s under…

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2 inflation-resistant growth stocks to consider buying in 2025

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Rising prices are back on the macroeconomic radar, meaning growth prospects are even more important for investors looking for stocks…

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Why I’ll be avoiding BT shares like the plague in 2025

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BT shares are currently around 23% below the average analyst price target for the stock. But Stephen Wright doesn’t see…

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Here’s why 2025 could be make-or-break for this FTSE 100 stock

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Diageo is renowned for having some of the strongest brands of any FTSE 100 company. But Stephen Wright thinks it’s…

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1 investment I’m eyeing for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

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Bunzl is trading at a P/E ratio of 22 with revenues set to decline year-on-year. So why is Stephen Wright…

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Why selling cars could drive the Amazon share price higher in 2025

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After outperforming the S&P 500 in 2024, Stephen Wright's looking at what could push the Amazon share price to greater…

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