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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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The hidden threat to the Lloyds share price in 2026

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As mortgages issued five years ago come up for refinancing, could this send the Lloyds share price higher – or…

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2 stocks to buy before they bounce back in 2026?

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Buying undervalued stocks is a great way to try and build wealth. But it’s even better when the companies are…

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What to consider when thinking about buying dividend stocks

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Dividend stocks can be great sources of passive income. But investors should think carefully about whether or not this is…

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No savings at 50? How to target a £13,295 second income in retirement by investing £100 a week

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It’s never too late to start thinking about the stock market. With regular investments, a meaningful second income might be…

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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how much that could be earning in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Over the long term, a Stocks and Shares ISA has generated an average annual return of 9.64%. Can you get…

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Smart investors are betting on this passive income stock

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REITs can be great sources of passive income. And one in particular has been in focus this week as smart…

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Could lower business rates send this FTSE 250 stock soaring?

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Stephen Wright owns shares in JD Wetherspoon. But is the Chancellor’s plan to rethink business rates for pubs a good…

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How you can aim to make £1,000 a year from dividend shares

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There’s more than one way to invest in dividend shares. But do investors really have to choose between strong growth…

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New year, same problems for this FTSE 100 stock?

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A big fall in Associated British Foods shares after weak Primark sales news has put the FTSE 100 stock in…

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Down again after Q4 results, is this the new normal for Greggs shares?

| Stephen Wright

Despite an acceleration in like-for-like sales growth, Greggs shares fell again after the firm’s Q4 update. But our author sees…

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Can you earn 8% a year by investing in the stock market?

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Investing in the stock market has been a better way of building wealth than owning cash or bonds. And there’s…

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What’s going on with Tesco shares?

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Tesco shares are down after underwhelming Christmas sales. But is this a temporary issue or a sign of a more…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s “1 company to own for the next 50 years” from 2000

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The one stock Warren Buffett recommended back in 2000 wasn’t Apple, Coca-Cola or even Berkshire Hathaway. What was it?

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2 UK stocks that could benefit from a $1.5trn US defence budget

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As President Trump plans to increase military spending to $1.5trn by 2027, Stephen Wright looks at which UK stocks might…

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New to investing? Here’s how to think about growth stocks

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Growth stocks can generate huge returns, but they can also be high risk. What can investors do to try and…

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Record sales and a low P/E ratio make shares in this UK growth company hard to ignore

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Stephen Wright thinks a combination of revenue growth and durable demand makes Renew Holdings one of the best UK shares…

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Does Nvidia’s growth make its share price a bargain right now?

| Stephen Wright

The Nvidia share price looks cheap if estimates of future earnings are accurate. But investors need to ask how plausible…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy National Grid shares?

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Things are about to look up for a FTSE 100 utilities firm for the first time in 10 years. So…

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Could investors bag a 17% dividend yield with shares in this UK retailer?

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Shares in a UK discount retailer have been a great source of dividend income over the last few years. But…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,253 monthly second income?

| Stephen Wright

According to the Office for National Statistics, the median UK salary is £3,253 a month. But can you earn that…

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Why I’m buying cheap stocks in an ISA to try and retire early

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Our author is looking to make progress towards financial independence. But figuring out which stocks to buy is only one…

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Can you earn £1,000 a month in passive income with £34,800 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a terrific asset for investors seeking passive income. But is a 35% annual dividend…

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Covered calls: my new passive income strategy for 2026?

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Selling covered calls could be a way to earn passive income for investors who own shares in companies that don’t…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock is my first buy in 2026

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Stephen Wright expects strong profit growth and capital returns from shares in a FTSE 250 company that’s down 50% from…

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What if the stock market crashes in 2026?

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The stock market is great when it’s going up, but what if it crashes? It’s a good question – but…

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Dividend shares could offer consistent income as interest rates fall in 2026

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Lower interest rates usually mean higher share prices. So investors might want to think about buying dividend shares now before…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is hiding a compelling growth story

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In general, real estate investment trusts aren’t known for having strong growth prospects. But this FTSE 100 REIT is a…

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Why Tesla stock outperformed the S&P 500 — again — in 2025

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As the Tesla share price shrugs off declining revenues and profits to climb 19%, what kind of further excitement will…

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Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market can put investors on the fast track to building wealth and earning passive income. And…

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Why Greggs shares crashed 40% in 2025

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Greggs has more stores than it had a year ago and total sales are higher, so is a 40% discount…

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Down 34% in 2025 — but could this be one of the UK’s top growth stocks for 2026?

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With clarity over research funding on the horizon, could Judges Scientific be one of the UK’s best growth stocks to…

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Which UK stocks can outperform in 2026?

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Slow growth, lower inflation, rising unemployment – what does it all mean for investors looking for UK stocks that can…

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Warren Buffett’s advice about the best investment you can make looks more relevant than ever in 2026

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Warren Buffett doesn’t really need to use artificial intelligence. But his advice on investing is more relevant than ever in…

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This 8% yield could be a great addition to a portfolio of dividend shares

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Penny stocks don't usually make for great passive income investments. But dividend investors should consider shares in this under-the-radar UK…

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Why this 9.71% dividend yield might be a rare passive income opportunity

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This REIT offers a 9.71% dividend yield from a portfolio with high occupancy, long leases, and strong rent collection from…

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A 50% discount to NAV makes this REIT’s 9.45% dividend yield impossible for me to ignore

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in this UK REIT could be worth much more than the stock market is giving them…

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Can the Lloyds share price hit £1.30 in 2026?

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Can the Lloyds share price reproduce its 2025 performance in the year ahead? Stephen Wright thinks investors shouldn’t be too…

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Down 45%, is it time to consider buying shares in this dominant tech company?

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In today’s stock market, it’s worth looking for opportunities to buy shares created by investors being more confident about AI…

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Is 2026 the year to consider buying oil stocks?

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The time to buy cyclical stocks is when they're out of fashion with investors. And that looks to be the…

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1 of the FTSE 100’s most reliable dividend stocks for me to buy now?

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With most dividend stocks with 6.5% yields, there's a problem with the underlying business. But LondonMetric Property is a rare…

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