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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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As the Halma share price continues to rise, I think investors should take note of this winning growth stock

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As Halma’s latest trading update sends the stock higher, is the share price an opportunity to buy one of the…

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After falling 21% in a day, is the Card Factory share price an unmissable opportunity?

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Stephen Wright thinks the Card Factory share price falling as sales continue to grow doesn’t make sense. But is he…

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2 UK shares that could outperform in October

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Shares in UK companies that generate a lot of revenue in China have been struggling. But there might be signs…

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1 investment I’ve been selling from my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Warren Buffett has been selling Apple stock on tax grounds. But Stephen Wright has other reasons for cutting the investment…

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Don’t be fooled by a P/E of 29 — this FTSE 250 stock’s cheaper than it looks

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A FTSE 250 retailer at a P/E multiple of 29 doesn’t look like a stock to buy. But Stephen Wright…

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No savings at 50? Here are the stocks I’d buy to aim for a £4,037 second income in retirement

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With 15 years to retirement, it’s not too late to start investing for a second income. Stephen Wright outlines how…

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2 FTSE 100 outperformers I’ll buy in a stock market crash

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A stock market crash can be an outstanding opportunity for investors.  And the FTSE 100 has some shares that are…

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5 quality passive income stocks

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Building a diversified passive income portfolio takes stocks from different sectors and geographies. But the most important thing is focusing…

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Here’s the industry Warren Buffett says ‘is going to be around 100 years from now’

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s the king of long-term investing. But which industry does the Berkshire Hathaway CEO think won’t be disrupted for…

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Twice the revenues at half the price: here’s why I’ve been buying this oversold FTSE 100 stock

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After a 20% sell-off, Stephen Wright thinks shares in FTSE 100 pest control firm Rentokil are too cheap for him…

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Here’s the last investment I’d sell from my Stocks and Shares ISA

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There are various reasons to sell an investment. But Stephen Wright has one investment in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Where will the Tesla share price be 5 years from now?

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With robotaxis set to be unveiled next month, could ARK Invest be right in thinking the Tesla share price is…

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Why passive income investors should look at UK shares

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Higher dividend yields, lower taxes, and reduced currency risks are three reasons for UK investors to look close to home…

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Forget the next 5 years, I think these UK dividend shares can last forever

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Not much lasts forever. But Stephen Wright thinks some UK firms have advantages that mean their shares can be good…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d buy ahead of the Magnificent Seven

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It’s not just the US that has growth stocks with terrific prospects. The UK also has some quality businesses that…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I can’t stop buying

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JD Wetherspoon’s share price is falling despite its sales going up. That puts the FTSE 250 stock at the top…

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This FTSE 100 spin-off’s down 32% in a month… but I’d back it to recover

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Having left its FTSE 100 parent behind, Ashtead Technology’s been growing impressively. But with the stock falling, Stephen Wright sees…

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As the Rentokil share price crashes 20%, it’s too cheap for me to ignore

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As a profits warning sends the Rentokil share price to a 52-week low, Stephen Wright thinks it’s time to start…

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3 simple things Warren Buffett looks for in stocks to buy

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Warren Buffett has some simple criteria for finding businesses to invest in. But identifying stocks that meet those conditions isn't…

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3 steps to earning a passive second income from dividend shares

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Investing well involves working out which shares are cheap and finding the cash to buy them. And doing this can…

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How easy is earning passive income in the UK?

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Dividend stocks offer a genuinely passive source of income, but how easy is building a portfolio? Stephen Wright takes a…

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Is now the time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Stephen Wright outlines three reasons to consider opening a Stocks and Shares ISA right now, even with the FTSE 100…

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2 UK dividend shares with the Warren Buffett ‘secret sauce’

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Warren Buffett says the best dividend shares are ones that can also reinvest their earnings at good rates. Which FTSE…

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If I was only able to buy shares in 1 company for the next 10 years, here’s what I’d do

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Given the opportunity, our writer would prefer to buy a diversified group of shares. But one stands out as a…

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Here’s why Bunzl’s my favourite FTSE 100 stock for growth and dividends

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The FTSE 100 has a number of household names as constituents. But Stephen Wright thinks a lesser-known conglomerate might be…

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My favourite FTSE 250 stock’s up 21% this year and I think there might be more to come

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Sometimes the most straightforward businesses make the best investments. Stephen Wright thinks this is the case with Greggs – the…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d buy 20,500 shares in this UK REIT for a £1,417 second income

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in a REIT with strong occupancy levels, reliable tenants, and scope to raise rents are a…

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As the Nvidia share price falls another 9.5%, is this my time to invest?

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What are the questions investors need to ask themselves after weak manufacturing data triggers another sharp drop in the Nvidia…

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2 shares for value investors to consider buying

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Investors looking for value shares might want to consider 3i and Pfizer as stocks that aren’t getting the attention they…

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One of my favourite UK shares is down 26% over 12 months. Should I buy?

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Is a 26% decline a chance to buy shares in a UK company with a growing dividend, strong returns on…

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Which stock market sectors are the most undervalued?

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For investors who are willing to look carefully for opportunities, Stephen Wright thinks there are bargains in the stock market…

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I’ve been buying shares in this under-the-radar passive income stock

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With wider margins than Apple and huge barriers to entry, which passive income stock does Stephen Wright think is too…

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Which UK shares might pass the Warren Buffett litmus test?

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Warren Buffett has a tough set of criteria for identifying stocks to buy. But Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 250…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in September

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Stephen Wright is looking for bargains in his Stocks and Shares ISA in September. And a recent report from the…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £10,000 second income?

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With the FTSE 100 yielding around 3.5%, investors need £285,714 to earn a £10,000 second income. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks at bargain prices

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It’s rare to find stocks with outstanding growth prospects trading at bargain prices. But Stephen Wright thinks two might have…

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2 dividend shares on my radar in September

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Interest rates are sending prices higher, but Stephen Wright thinks there are still opportunities for dividend investors looking for shares…

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How I’d invest £250 a month for long-term passive income

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Right now, there are savings accounts with 10% interest rates. But Stephen Wright still prefers dividend stocks for passive income.

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2 quality UK shares for investors to consider buying

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Could buying shares in UK companies be a way of following Warren Buffett’s approach to investing? Stephen Wright thinks so…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says will be ‘the growth industry of all time’

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Warren Buffett is well aware of AI’s potential. But Stephen Wright has other ideas about where Berkshire Hathaway might deploy…

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