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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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2 income stocks I’d buy in an ISA before 5 April

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With the end of the financial year approaching, Stephen Wright thinks now is the time to load up on dividend…

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A forgotten growth stock I’m considering buying in April

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With MercadoLibre’s revenues having tripled since 2020, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity in a growth stock investors seem to have…

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The 1 stock I’m buying for my Lifetime ISA to try and beat the stock market in 2024

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Stephen Wright thinks the advantages of a Lifetime ISA are too good to pass up. And there’s one stock in…

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With £10,000 to invest in April, I’d buy 70 shares in this Warren Buffett stock

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According to Warren Buffett, Apple is a better business than any Berkshire Hathaway owns. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity with…

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6.75% yield! This UK REIT is my top passive income stock for April

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Stephen Wright is looking at the real estate sector for passive income in April. And a stock with a strong…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider buying in April

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Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 has some strong businesses that could offer great long-term returns for investors who might…

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At 50p, are Lloyds shares still undervalued?

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Lloyds shares are up 13% over the last month. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank’s returns on equity mean it…

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1 unstoppable FTSE 100 stock to consider buying before 5 April

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As its latest acquisition takes the stock to an all-time high, Stephen Wright thinks investors should seriously consider buying Diploma…

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Dividend investors should consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 housebuilder

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With interest rates set to fall, could shares in Taylor Wimpey be a lucrative choice for dividend investors seeking long-term…

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Why I think Rolls-Royce shares will pay a dividend in 2024

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Stephen Wright thinks Rolls-Royce shares are about to pay a dividend again. But he isn’t convinced this is something investors…

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1 of the best UK shares to consider buying in April

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Higher gold prices and a falling share price have put this FTSE 250 stock on Stephen Wright's list of UK…

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The market is wrong about this FTSE 250 stock. I’m buying it in April

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Stephen Wright thinks investors should look past a 49% decline in earnings per share and consider investing in a FTSE…

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I’d buy 823 Unilever shares for £100 a month in passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks the UK’s largest consumer products company could be a great source of passive income, even without some…

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How I’d invest £20 a week to aim for £2,132 in annual passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 100 dividend growth stock could be a great source of passive income for investors with…

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The FTSE 250 stock that could be the next Rolls-Royce

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Synthomer shares are up 50% this week after a trading update. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 company could be…

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easyJet shares: is rejoining the FTSE 100 a buying opportunity?

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The FTSE 100's set to bring in easyJet in place of Endeavour Mining. So is buying shares in the airline…

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Last chance to buy NatWest shares for a 4.5% dividend in April

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NatWest shares are set to pay a dividend worth 4.5% of the current share price to investors. But is that…

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Is it too late to buy Nvidia shares?

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Despite consistently trading at high P/E multiples, Nvidia shares have provided huge returns for investors over the last five years.…

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These charts indicate Lloyds could be one of the best dividend shares to buy now for the next decade

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Even if interest rates fall, Stephen Wright thinks Lloyds looks attractive as a source of dividend income for the next…

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What the UK budget means for the Rolls-Royce share price

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The UK budget contained news of higher air travel taxes and a boost to nuclear power investment. What does that…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £1,000 in passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 100 stock with a 5% dividend yield could be a key part of a passive…

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What’s going on with the Tesla share price?

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The Tesla share price is down in double digits since the start of the year. Is this the opportunity Stephen…

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I just sold this Warren Buffett stock… and bought this one instead

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Stephen Wright thinks the situation has changed over the last few months for a couple of Warren Buffett stocks. Which…

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A Stocks & Shares ISA could earn me an extra £2,274 in passive income!

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With a change in the dividend tax threshold next month, Stephen Wright thinks investing using a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Here’s my top stock to buy for the AI revolution

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As artificial intelligence continues to power share prices in the tech sector higher, Stephen Wright has found a stock to…

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The Admiral share price is unmoved after 23% earnings growth. Time to buy?

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Falling inflation has been boosting Admiral’s profits, but the share price is unmoved. Stephen Wright looks at a potential buying…

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After the 2024 Budget, here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in UK stocks

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As the government announces plans to introduce a British ISA with a £5,000 contribution limit, Stephen Wright is thinking about…

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FTSE 100 shares that could benefit from the 2024 UK budget

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Stephen Wright thinks Lloyds and NatWest are among the FTSE 100 shares that stand to benefit from a reduction in…

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2 dividend stocks down 30% this decade to consider buying right now

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Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks in the property sector are selling at extremely attractive prices. Two in particular stand out…

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How I’m preparing my ISA for a stock market correction in 2024

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As AI optimism pushes share prices higher, Stephen Wright is thinking about how to prepare for a stock market correction…

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Are Nvidia shares still undervalued? Here’s what the charts say

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Nvidia shares keep going higher. But with a growing business at the centre of the AI revolution, is the stock…

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How I’d use dividend shares to try and turn £10,000 into passive income of £73 per month

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Stephen Wright thinks income investors would do well to look past 10% dividend yields in favour of shares in companies…

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These 2 UK shares could help me reach £1,000,000 in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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A FTSE 100 compounding machine and a FTSE 250 value stock are the UK shares Stephen Wright thinks could help…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares at the start of the year, here’s what I’d have now

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The stock market is unmoved, but Stephen Wright thinks last year’s record profits might give Lloyds shares a long-term boost.

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Investing £14,708 in this FTSE 100 stock could earn me £1,000 per year in passive income

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Is a CMA investigation into anticompetitive practices the cloud cover Stephen Wright needs to start buying shares in a FTSE…

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Insiders are buying Rolls-Royce shares! Should I do the same

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Two directors have been buying Rolls-Royce shares since the start of the year. Does that mean the rally has further…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d buy these 2 dividend shares to hold for a decade of passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks dividend shares are unbeatable for income investors. He has a UK drinks firm and a US pharma…

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I’d buy 2,284 shares of this FTSE 100 company to aim for £3,869 in passive income

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The best passive income stocks to buy are those that will still be around in 10 or 20 years. Stephen…

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The FTSE 250 shares at the top of my buy list in March

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Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is overlooking a pair of FTSE 250 opportunities. He’s looking to buy shares in…

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With £1,000 to invest in March, I’d buy 32 shares of this FTSE 100 growth stock to aim for a million

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Stephen Wright thinks investors aiming to build wealth should take a look at shares in FTSE 100 growth machine Bunzl.

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