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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

I think Tesla stock’s overpriced. So why not short it?

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Our author thinks Tesla stock has got ahead of itself since the US election. So why not put his money…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price faltered in November

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The threat of unspecified car loan liabilities kept the Lloyds share price in check during November. But is the market…

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Here’s why the Persimmon share price fell 14% in November

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November wasn’t a great month for UK house building companies. But the Persimmon share price indicated it has problems the…

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Could British American Tobacco shares actually provide a long-term second income?

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If next-generation products can replace lost cigarette earnings, then a FTSE 100 stock with an 8% dividend yield could be…

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Up 13% in a day, is this FTSE 250 stock set for a comeback?

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Shares in FTSE 250 footwear company Dr Martens jumped 13% on Thursday. But is an 18% revenue decline really something…

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What are the best value shares for me to buy in December?

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in UK companies looking to streamline their operations could be attractive opportunities for value investors next…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock really the next Rolls-Royce?

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JP Morgan analysts suggest shares in FTSE 100 aerospace manufacturer Melrose could be set for some big gains. Stephen Wright…

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2 top growth stocks I’m buying in December… before it’s too late

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When it comes to growth stocks, Stephen Wright thinks rising prices are limiting opportunities right now. But it’s quality, not…

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2 top dividend shares to consider buying in December

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When it comes to passive income in December, Stephen Wright's targeting shares in companies focused on paying dividends to investors.

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Here’s how Warren Buffett says he’d start investing today

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Warren Buffett says if he was starting again with investing, he’d try to find undervalued opportunities where other investors aren’t…

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Should I buy growth or value in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Here’s why Stephen Wright's looking past the difference between growth stocks and value shares when finding investments for his ISA.

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Is the stock market set for a crash in 2025?

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Could antitrust lawsuits derail US tech stocks and cause a stock market crash next year? Stephen Wright thinks the risks…

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30,000 shares in this FTSE 250 REIT could earn me £559 a month in passive income

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Real estate investment trusts can be great passive income investments. And Stephen Wright likes one from the FTSE 250 with…

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2 UK shares I’ve been buying this week

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From a value perspective, UK shares look attractive. But two in particular have been attracting Stephen Wright’s attention over the…

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Is now the time to buy BP shares? Here’s what the charts say

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The best time to buy shares in a company is when they’re trading at a discount. But the future is…

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An outstanding interim report sends the Halma share price surging 10%

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News of 13% revenue growth and a 17% increase in earnings per share has the Halma share price rising. And…

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Could divestitures unlock hidden value in shares of this FTSE 100 company?

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Stephen Wright thinks value investors looking for shares to buy should consider a FTSE 100 stock with a plan to…

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The Diploma share price falls 7% as revenues and profits keep growing. Time to buy?

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As Diploma continues its impressive growth, its share price is faltering. Stephen Wright takes a closer look at one of…

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Are stocks and shares the only way to become an ISA millionaire?

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With Cash ISAs offering 5%, do stocks and shares make sense at the moment? Over the longer term, Stephen Wright…

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Here’s my plan for long-term passive income

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On the lookout for passive income stocks to buy, Stephen Wright is turning to one of Warren Buffett’s most famous…

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Finding shares to buy can be complicated. Here’s a lesson from the US election

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Identifying shares to buy is difficult. But Stephen Wright thinks monitoring what directors buy might be an under-appreciated source of…

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2 UK shares I wish DIDN’T pay dividends

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UK dividend shares can be a great source of passive income. But sometimes, the best thing for a company to…

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2 UK stocks with outstanding growth prospects

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When it comes to growth stocks, the key's finding a company with a strong competitive position. And the FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks hedge funds have been buying

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A number of investors have been seeing opportunities in FTSE 100 shares recently. And Stephen Wright thinks two in particular…

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As like-for-like sales continue to fall, is the B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) share price a bargain?

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B&M European Value Retail is known for its low prices, but could growing like-for-like sales make the share price the…

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Here’s why the 3i share price is climbing after the company’s latest earnings update

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After the firm's latest earnings report, the 3i share price reflects a company going from strength to strength, with the…

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The Dowlais share price is SURGING after Q3 earnings. I think the FTSE 250 stock still looks like a bargain

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One of the worst-performing FTSE 250 stocks of 2024 is up 17% after its Q3 trading update. But Stephen Wright…

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Will the Lloyds share price drop to 50p in 2025 and should I buy the stock if it does?

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The Lloyds share price has fallen 12% in six weeks, making the stock cheaper on a price-to-book basis than NatWest.…

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Shares in this FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat are trading at a record low multiple

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With a spectacular record of dividend growth and shares trading at an unusually low multiple, income investors should take note…

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2 UK shares for value investors to consider buying

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In the UK, shares in a FTSE 100 housebuilder and a FTSE 250 boot business stand out to Stephen Wright…

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Buying 1,019 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly could earn me £2,284 in passive income

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National Grid’s monopoly status makes it a popular passive income stock. But investors shouldn’t underestimate the risks that come with…

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Here’s my top pick from the S&P 500

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When it comes to the S&P 500, Stephen Wright thinks investors don’t have to look far to find an opportunity…

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3 reasons why Wise is one of the UK’s best growth stocks

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The UK market isn’t particularly known for its growth stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks international payment platform Wise is one…

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Here’s the best-performing FTSE 100 stock of the last 10 years

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Private equity firm 3i has outperformed the rest of the FTSE 100 over the last 10 years. And its big…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett is selling shares (and why I’m not)

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Warren Buffett cited tax considerations as his reason for selling shares in Apple. But this isn’t something most UK investors…

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After H1 earnings, is the Wizz Air share price set for a comeback?

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With passenger numbers starting to improve, could the airline’s latest trading update mark the start of a turnaround for the…

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Why now could be the time to get ready for a stock market crash

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Both the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 climbed after the US election results. But Stephen Wright thinks now is…

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Is a Trump presidency my chance to earn a second income by investing in FTSE 100 oil stocks?

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Is a second term in office for Donald Trump combined with big dividend yields from Shell and BP a golden…

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Could this FTSE 100 winner be the next addition to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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A business that can charge lower prices than the competition while maintaining wider margins could be a winning combination for…

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3 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price could soar over the next decade

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Sustainable aviation fuel, narrow-body aircraft, and small nuclear reactors could all keep the Rolls-Royce share price climbing over the next…

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