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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

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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Is it madness to buy Palantir shares after Q3 earnings?

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Palantir stock's surging again after the firm's Q3 earnings report. But after a 150% gain, is it too late to…

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What are the best dividend shares to buy right now?

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As shares in B&M European Value Retail have fallen, the dividend yield has reached a 10-year high. Should investors be…

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 250 stock 5 years ago would be worth over £30,000 today

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A FTSE 250 pensions consultancy doesn’t sound like an exciting stock. But the returns from shares in XPS Pensions Group…

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After a 13.5% drop, is the Lloyds share price a bargain?

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Uncertainty over car loan liabilities has sent the Lloyds share price tumbling. But as the situation develops, when does the…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £994 a month

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A Warren Buffett investment from 1994 returns 60% each year in dividends. With enough time, could Stephen Wright achieve a…

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Why I’ve just sold two of the largest investments in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright has been making room for a new addition to his Stocks and Shares ISA. What is it and…

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s stock market

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Stephen Wright is a big fan of UK shares. But both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 contain companies…

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As Apple reports record Q3 sales, why’s the share price going down?

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The Apple share price is falling but Stephen Wright thinks there’s plenty for shareholders to be positive about – leaving…

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In 1 word, here’s why the Amazon share price is rising after Q3 earnings

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As revenues grow 11%, the Amazon share price is on the up. But Stephen Wright thinks that's only part of…

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This FTSE 100 stock was the big winner from the UK Budget

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Entain was the big winner from the government’s latest announcement. But should investors consider buying shares in the FTSE 100…

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Is the stock market about to turn into a pumpkin?

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With the ghost of inflation threatening to reappear this Halloween, could the stock market be set for a frightening correction…

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2 stocks on my radar following the UK Budget

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As the UK government announces £40bn in tax increases, Stephen Wright is looking at the implications for two stocks he’s…

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Ahead of Q3 earnings, is the Shell share price a bargain?

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After BP reported its lowest quarterly profits since 2020, could the Shell share price be set for a fall after…

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Forget the S&P 500 – here’s an under-the-radar US stock that I think looks like a bargain

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The S&P 500 might be expensive, but Stephen Wright thinks an under-the-radar US oil producer could be an exceptional dividend…

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Here are the latest share price targets for Diageo

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With Diageo on a list of stocks Barclays' analysts think could be vulnerable to higher US import tariffs, is the…

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With Q3 earnings on the way, should Alphabet be on my list of stocks to buy?

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At a lower price-to-earnings multiple than the S&P 500, is Google's parent company one of the best stocks to consider…

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Here are the latest share price targets for Legal & General

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A falling Legal & General share price has pushed the dividend yield to 9.3%. And analyst estimates imply the stock's…

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1 FTSE 250 stock that might be a screaming buy for me in November

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As Dowlais considers selling off its powdered metals business, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 stock’s an opportunity that’s too…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Lloyds shares 10 years ago, how much dividend income would I be receiving?

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Which dividend shares are better – ones that grow steadily over time or ones that might not pay much in…

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Here’s what a falling bond market means for growth stocks

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Growth stocks have largely continued to march on over the last month, even as fixed-income yields have been increasing. Should…

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Here are the latest share price targets for IAG

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If the IAG share price reaches the highest analyst target, there’s a return of over 100% on offer. Is that…

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2 UK shares I’m looking to buy in November

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A FTSE 100 mining company and a household name from the FTSE 250 are at the top of Stephen Wright’s…

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been loading up on this stock. Should I?

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Warren Buffett’s company has been buying shares in SiriusXM consistently in 2024. With the stock down over 50% this year,…

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With analysts pessimistic on the S&P 500, is the FTSE 100 a better choice?

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With Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan downbeat on the outlook for US stocks, could it finally be the time to…

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Credit where credit’s due — the Tesla share price is soaring after Q3 earnings

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The Tesla share price is climbing on news that regulatory credits are continuing to boost the company’s profits. But has…

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Here’s what the experts think the Unilever share price might do in the next 12 months… and where I’m looking instead

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Analysts are divided on the outlook for the Unilever share price. But Stephen Wright's looking beneath the surface for a…

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