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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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Should I buy Unilever shares before the stock goes ex-dividend on Thursday?

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Is now a good time to look at Unilever shares? Stephen Wright takes a look at what investors need to…

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Prediction: I think this stock can rise 500% by 2035

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Stephen Wright thinks a stock that isn’t an AI company, a defence contractor, or a GLP-1 manufacturer could turn £10,000…

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Historically, November tends to be a good month to buy stocks

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The last two months of the year tend to be a good time for share prices, but Stephen Wright has…

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Can anything derail the runaway Nvidia share price?

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As Nvidia’s share price hits all-time highs amid talk of an AI bubble, Stephen Wright outlines three key risks investors…

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A hybrid passive income plan you can start in November

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Most long-term investment plans involve reinvesting dividends for decades before they generate any passive income. Here’s one that doesn’t.

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Is the stock market going to crash in November?

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Stephen Wright thinks Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft boosting AI spending makes a stock market crash this month less likely than…

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Could you invest like Warren Buffett?

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Warren Buffett’s record among investors is legendary. But investing like the Oracle of Omaha might not be nearly as difficult…

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Why Alphabet stock went up this week (and why Meta shares did not)

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Alphabet shares reached an all-time high this week after the firm’s Q3 earnings. But the stock market isn’t always impressed…

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Growth stocks: 1 I’m buying in November and 1 I’m staying well away from

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For investors looking for growth stocks, artificial intelligence can be a threat as well as an opportunity. Stephen Wright outlines…

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Looking to build long-term wealth? Consider buying these FTSE 100 shares

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Does the FTSE 100 have any shares for growth investors looking to build wealth over time? Stephen Wright thinks the…

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Meet the best (and worst) performers from my Stocks and Shares ISA in October

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With investments up 14% and down 11% it’s been a volatile month for Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. But…

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Why the Amazon share price is surging after Q3 earnings

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Accelerating AWS growth is sending the Amazon share price higher. But something else about the firm’s latest update is exciting…

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3 UK shares that could be set for big moves in November

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November could be a big month for UK shares. The Autumn Budget is the main event, but there’s a lot…

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Is the Meta share price falling on Q3 earnings the start of a stock market crash?

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Meta’s share price is falling as investors are becoming wary of its huge AI spending. But could this be the…

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As natural gas results drive profits higher, is the Shell share price a bargain?

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Despite volatile natural gas prices driving strong trading results in Q3, Shell’s share price is unmoved. Should investors consider piling…

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1 simple question for investors looking at buying PayPal shares

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Stephen Wright's short on reasons to buy shares in a company that has 25% of its free cash flow offset…

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 250 stock at the start of 2025 is now worth over £29,000

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Is it too late to cash in on increased defence spending? A 61% gain for this FTSE 250 stock in…

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Have I just missed my chance to buy this world-class FTSE 100 stock?

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Experian’s share price has bounced back from a 6% decline. But it might not be too late to consider buying…

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2 blue-chip UK stocks below £1 for me to buy right now?

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On the hunt for blue-chip stocks to buy, Stephen Wright looks at a REIT in the senior care sector and…

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How much could 1,216 Diageo shares earn me in annual dividends?

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Stephen Wright looks at what he could grow his stake in Diageo into by reinvesting dividends to buy more shares…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I expect to outperform Lloyds shares between now and 2030

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With Goldman Sachs logging a 42% rise in investment banking revenues in Q2, are Lloyds shares really the right choice…

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Looking to cash in on a volatile gold price? Here’s what investors need to know

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The price of gold has left the stock market in the dust over the last year. But as prices falter,…

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Why every passive income investor should have REITs on their radar

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Real estate investment trusts don’t have to pay tax on cash returned to investors. And that can be a big…

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What’s worse than a stock market crash?

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A lot of investors think the stock market looks expensive. But Stephen Wright says they should be more concerned about…

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As gold stocks falter, here are 3 ideas to consider

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Concern about US dollar debasement has driven gold stocks higher. Stephen Wright sets out three potential strategies for investors to…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock I’ve just added to my portfolio

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Insurance markets are tough at the moment, but Stephen Wright thinks this could be a rare chance to buy a…

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How much do you need to invest to target a £1,000-a-month second income?

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Investing early can dramatically cut down the amount someone needs to target a second income of £1,000 a month. Stephen…

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Want to invest in AI shares but worried about a bubble? Check out this UK value stock

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With strong growth and low multiples, shares in UK software company Celebrus look like good value. And yes, there’s an…

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Down 19% in a day! Should I buy or sell this UK stock?

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Macfarlane – a UK packaging firm – saw its stock fall 19% in a day after a tragic accident at…

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With share prices near record highs, I’m looking to Warren Buffett for ideas

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A decade ago, Warren Buffett bought shares in farm equipment company John Deere in an agricultural downturn. And Stephen Wright…

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Could the stock market crash in the next 11 days?

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Is the stock market going to crash before October is out? Or do investors have more important things to think…

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Could dividend shares protect your portfolio in a stock market crash?

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Could the steady stream of cash generated by shares solve a key investing dilemma by putting you in a position…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I expect to outperform Rolls-Royce shares over the next 5 years

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Rolls-Royce shares have benefitted from a recovery in travel demand over the last few years. But which stocks could be…

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3 alternative AI watchlist ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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AI isn’t just about GPUs, power, and data sets. Stephen Wright runs through three different strategies for investing in AI…

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How much passive income could you make by investing £1,000 a month for 10 years?

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Can you turn £1,000 a month into £11,941 a year in passive income within a decade? The FTSE 100’s track…

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Here’s my method for finding shares to buy

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Stephen Wright shares his approach for finding shares to buy and takes a look at Experian – a FTSE 100…

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How much do you need in a FTSE 100 tracker fund to target £1,500 in monthly passive income?

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It takes £567,900 to earn £1,500 a month from a FTSE 100 ETF. But long-term investors might consider one of…

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What on earth is going on with the easyJet share price?!

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The easyJet share price climbed 10% this week then fell 5%, despite no real change in the business. Our writer…

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History suggests this could be the time to consider buying BP shares

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With oil prices towards the lower end of their five-year range, there's some evidence this could be a good time…

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Could you survive a stock market crash?

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Stock market crashes have a way of showing up when investors are least expecting them. Stephen Wright outlines his plan…

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