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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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“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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Why I think the Barclays share price is still a bargain heading into 2025

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Stephen Wright thinks a combination of dividends and share buybacks means the Barclays share price is still attractive, despite a…

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Here’s why 2025 could give investors a second chance at a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

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Could inflation hold up interest rates in 2025 and give income investors a second opportunity to buy Unilever shares with…

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As analysts cut price targets for Lloyds shares, should I be greedy when others are fearful?

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As Citigroup and Goldman Sachs cut their price targets for Lloyds shares, Stephen Wright thinks the bank’s biggest long-term advantage…

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Do I need to know how Palantir’s tech works to consider buying the shares?

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Warren Buffett doesn’t know how an iPhone works. So why should investors need to understand how the AI behind Palantir…

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Here’s the worst thing to do in a stock market crash (it isn’t selling)

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When the stock market falls sharply – as it does from time to time – selling is often a bad…

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2 common mistakes investors make with dividend shares

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Stephen Wright outlines two common mistakes to avoid when considering dividend shares. One is about building wealth, the other is…

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Here are the best (and worst) S&P 500 sectors of 2024

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While the S&P 500 has done well as a whole, some sectors have fared better than others. Stephen Wright is…

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2 FTSE shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

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The FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 have some quality stocks. But there are others that Stephen Wright thinks he…

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Will NatWest shares beat the FTSE 100 again in 2025? Here’s what the charts say

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NatWest shares have left rivals Lloyds and Barclays in the dust in 2024. Stephen Wright looks at whether the stock's…

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Which UK shares could be takeover targets in 2025?

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UK shares have done well this year, but a lot of the big returns have come from companies being acquired.…

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Forget FTSE 100 airlines! I think shares in this company offer better value to consider

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Stephen Wright thinks value investors looking for shares to buy should include aircraft leasing company Aercap. But is now the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares undervalued heading into 2025?

| Stephen Wright

As the new year approaches, Rolls-Royce shares are the top holding of a US fund recommended by Warren Buffett. But…

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UK REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

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As dividend yields hit 10-year highs, Stephen Wright thinks real estate investment trusts could be a great place to consider…

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Is the BP share price set for a 75% jump?

| Stephen Wright

The highest analyst target for BP shares in 2025 is 75% above the current price. So should investors consider buying…

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When it comes to passive income, I think investors should listen to Warren Buffett’s advice about Olympic diving

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When it comes to investing, Warren Buffett thinks it’s best to keep things simple. With Olympic diving, though, it’s a…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I expect to outperform in 2025

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Can the integration of its big acquisition from 2022 finally lead Rentokil Initial to outperform the FTSE 100 next year?…

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What will the Nvidia share price do in 2025? Here’s the chart investors need to see

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are expecting sales growth of around 50% for Nvidia over the next 12 months – so why is Stephen…

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What does 2025 hold for the Tesla share price? Here’s what the experts think

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With US wages outpacing inflation and shares at an average price-to-sales ratio, why do analyst forecasts for the Tesla share…

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Charlie Munger recommended shares in this growth company back in 2022. Here’s what’s happened since

| Stephen Wright

One of Charlie Munger’s key insights is that a high P/E ratio shouldn’t put investors off buying shares if the…

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This UK growth stock is up 100% in a year! Would I be mad to buy shares now?

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Anyone who invested in UK defence conglomerate Cohort a year ago has doubled their money already. But is it a…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding shares in UK housebuilders like the plague

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With strong growth prospects, low P/E multiples, and high dividend yields, shares in UK housebuilders look attractive. But is there…

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3 UK growth stocks to consider buying today and holding for a decade

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Investors considering growth stocks need to be patient. But Stephen Wright thinks the UK has some great opportunities for those…

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2 UK shares that are better value than they look on a stock screener

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Stephen Wright thinks Coca-Cola HBC’s balance sheet and Halma’s income statement show why these shares are better value than they…

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1 trick I’m using to maximise my passive income

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Stephen Wright reveals how he’s aiming to get an extra 38% a year in passive income from one of the…

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Can investors consider buying £1 for 60p with this FTSE 250 investment trust?

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Harbourvest Global Private Equity's a FTSE 250 private equity firm trading at 60% of its NAV. And investors are pushing…

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This future FTSE 100 stock looks like a needless risk to me

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With Coca-Cola Europacific Partners set to join the FTSE 100 in March 2025, is there a chance to beat the…

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17,648 shares in this under-the-radar Dividend Aristocrat could earn investors £1,500 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

With 47 years of consecutive dividend increases, James Halstead might be one of the best passive income shares for UK…

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1 overlooked reason Warren Buffett’s made so much money by investing in Apple

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Being greedy when others are fearful is a big part of what makes Warren Buffett a great investor. But Stephen…

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2 small-cap ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Under-the-radar companies can be great Stocks and Shares ISA picks. Stephen Wright has a pair to consider that investors might…

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