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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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Why UK stocks could be set to outperform

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A rotation from tech to materials could be a strong sign for UK stocks. But where are the opportunities that…

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A red-hot UK growth name to consider buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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With exposure to data centres, defence, and nuclear power, is Avingtrans an under-the-radar steal for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Meet the FTSE 250 firm that’s averaged 32% annual growth since 1982

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The FTSE 250's home to one of the UK’s most impressive growth stories. But while it owns well-known brands, most…

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What the numbers aren’t telling investors about the S&P 500… yet

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Concerns about software disruption have been holding the S&P 500 back this year, but sales and margins look very strong.…

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Get ready for stock market volatility…

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As conflict in the Middle East makes share prices fluctuate, what strategies can investors use to try and find opportunities…

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Why the FTSE 100 fell almost 5% this week

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Declines in mining shares dragged the FTSE 100 down after a strong start to the year. Is the pullback an…

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At a forward P/E of 17, is Nvidia stock now a screaming buy?

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Stephen Wright outlines why Nvidia stock could be better value now than it has been in a long time, despite…

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Are easyJet shares easy money at 425p?

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While other airline stocks have soared since the pandemic, easyJet shares have remained grounded. Is the share price set for…

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Up 300% from their pandemic lows, has the easy money been made on Lloyds shares?

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Investors who bought Lloyds shares at their Covid lows got 15% of their investment back in dividends last year. But…

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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

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Conflict in the Middle East means a stock market crash feels like a real possibility right now. But being ready…

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Should I buy stocks or look to conserve cash right now?

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In a market dealing with AI uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East, should investors be looking for stocks to…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn a £1,000 monthly second income

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Is an AI-resistant business with a 5.38% dividend yield a good choice for investors looking for a second income in…

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2 spectacular growth stocks to consider buying in March

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Investors ignore the risks with growth stocks when things are going well. But when this changes, fixating on the dangers…

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Vistry shares down 20%! Here’s what I’m doing…

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Vistry shares have crashed as the firm cuts prices and moves away from share buybacks. But is Stephen Wright’s long-term…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £100 monthly income?

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A 6% dividend yield's enough to turn £20,000 into a £100 monthly income for investors using a Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 buys 373 shares in this FTSE 100 heavyweight that’s tipped to surge in 2026

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With analysts expecting the stock to climb 54% in the next 12 months, is now the perfect time for investors…

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Why value shares are outperforming growth stocks in 2026

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The smart money's expecting a rotation into value shares to continue over the next 12 months. But is this where…

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£1,000 invested in Greggs shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

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Greggs' shares just keep falling, despite the underlying business continuing to grow its sales. Is now the time to consider…

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1 of my top FTSE 100 stocks just fell back into value territory. I’m buying

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Instability in Iran has send Informa’s share price down 10% in a day. But Stephen Wright's adding it to his…

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Is it too late to buy Rolls-Royce shares? Or…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 1,100% in the last five years. But does AI and defence exposure mean there’s still a…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider buying in March

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Dividend stocks have been climbing as investors look for stability in a market driven by AI uncertainty. But where are…

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Warren Buffett knows how to get ready for a stock market crash

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Warren Buffett’s approach from the dot-com crash could be the way for investors to survive in a stock market that’s…

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How much do you need to invest to earn £1,500 a month in passive income?

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An 8% dividend yield could put investors on the fast track to earning passive income. But where can investors find…

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How to prepare for an S&P 500 crash

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A piece this week outlined the threat of an AI apocalypse for the US economy and the S&P 500. So…

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3 UK stocks: which should I buy in March?

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Stephen Wright has a shortlist of quality UK stocks that investors might want to consider buying in March, but one…

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Is this the FTSE 250 stock investors should think about buying in March?

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The latest reshuffle looks set to send Rightmove from the FTSE 100 to the FTSE 250. Is this the buying…

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Here’s how I’m aiming for a million in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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The best way to aim for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA is by slow and steady progress…

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Stock market rotation: is this sector set to surge?

| Stephen Wright

In the stock market, money's starting to move out of tech and into materials. But which stocks have good long-term…

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Up 46% in a year! But is there trouble coming for this FTSE 100 stock?

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Costa sales growing 27% has been pushing Coca-Cola HBC shares to new heights. But is the rug about to get…

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Is Tesla stock due a correction?

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Could the company’s plans to keep spending big as its revenues stall and earnings decline lead to the collapse of…

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Is this the best time in a generation to buy tech stocks?

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The disruptive threat of AI is weighing on software companies. But what should investors look for in stocks to consider…

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Should I sell my Diageo shares after the dividend cut?

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A dividend cut is never a good sign. But with Diageo shares falling 13.5% as a result, should Stephen Wright…

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£1,000 buys 83 shares in this UK defence company that’s tipped to outperform BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce

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Stephen Wright thinks investors looking for shares to consider buying might still have a chance to participate in a growing…

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Tariff turnaround: a potential game-changer for 1 of the FTSE 100’s top dividend stocks

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Here’s why the US Supreme Court striking down tariffs could make Diageo one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend stocks…

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

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The stock market doesn’t know what to make of AI right now. And Stephen Wright thinks that’s creating opportunities for…

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8% yield! is this stock my best passive income opportunity?

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Regional REIT has been making its way through some challenges. But is an 8% dividend yield a passive income opportunity…

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1 stock Warren Buffett’s firm has been buying

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Warren Buffett’s company was a net seller of stocks in the final quarter of 2025. But one investment it did…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to add some tech to a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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As software stocks sell off, Stephen Wright thinks this could be a great time to add to a Stocks and…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m avoiding at all costs in today’s market

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Gold and silver prices might be surging, but Stephen Wright thinks the time to try and profit from this FTSE…

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Smart investors have been buying this beaten-down S&P 500 stock

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Molina Healthcare has been one of the S&P 500’s worst performers in the last 12 months. But could it be…

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