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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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Income stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

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Stephen Wright doesn’t usually think of income shares for building big wealth. But he’ll make an exception in a rare…

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Got a spare £1,000 this month? I’d consider buying 30 shares of this UK stock to aim for a million

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With interest rates staying high, Stephen Wright thinks investors might be overlooking one of the best UK shares on the…

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2 picks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in February

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Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250's the place to look in February for opportunities to add to his Stocks and…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $345?

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Weak earnings and demands from the CEO have been causing the Tesla share price to fall this year. But could…

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With a spare £20,000, I’d buy 3,484 shares of this UK stock to aim for reliable passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks now could be a great time to buy stock in a UK drinks company with a brand…

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1 under-the-radar dividend stock to consider buying in February

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Stephen Wright’s top dividend stock to buy in February is a US utilities company with 68 consecutive years of dividend…

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1 top UK value stock for February

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With sales struggling, Burberry’s share price has fallen to near its pandemic lows. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock might…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in this Warren Buffett stock 5 years ago, I’d have over £45,000 today

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Owning shares in Apple has been tremendously rewarding for Warren Buffett. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock still has more to…

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Rolls-Royce shares: the mistake I’m not making again

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Stephen Wright made a mistake with Rolls-Royce shares back in 2022. Here’s how he plans to avoid doing something similar…

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Why February could be a crucial month for the stock market

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Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is at an inflection point. With risks either side, what’s his strategy for investing…

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Could the Lloyds share price have further to fall?

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The Lloyds share price has been falling in January. But could rising loan defaults send the stock lower still?

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What on earth is going on with this FTSE 250 stock?

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Stephen Wright looks at the pros and cons of taking profits on his investment in a rallying FTSE 250 fashion retail…

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The Alphabet share price falls as earnings grow 56%. Time to buy?

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The Alphabet share price is falling in extended trading as investors focus on disappointing advertising revenues. But how bad are…

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£13,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £158 a month in passive income

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Stephen Wright thinks Forterra shares will be a great source of passive income. It might not be steady each year,…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK shares to aim for a million

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Despite some relatively modest returns from the FTSE 100, Stephen Wright thinks UK shares can build real wealth for investors…

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Is this FTSE 100 hotel chain the ultimate passive income stock?

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The FTSE 100 has a lot of great dividend shares. But Stephen Wright thinks one income stock in particular stands…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £105 a month in passive income

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Inflation might be proving resilient, but Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are the place to be for investors looking for…

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A 6.5% yield but down 13! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 250 gem?

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Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 250 REIT Primary Health Properties is a solid business, with a 6.5% dividend yield that looks…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy 27 shares of this FTSE 100 income stock

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Stephen Wright thinks there’s a great opportunity in an income stock hiding in plain sight for investors with cash to…

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At 52-week lows, I think these UK shares are screaming ‘value’

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Beyond recent headwinds, Stephen Wright thinks the outlook for two UK shares is much better than the stock market currently…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d buy 215 shares of this REIT to aim for £1,491 in passive income

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Excerpt: Stephen Wright is looking at a REIT that has been a model of consistency over the last 25 years.…

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What could a potential £1bn fine mean for the Lloyds share price?

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The Lloyds share price is falling as the FCA investigates potential misconduct insurance ommissions. Should investors be worried or is…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price could keep going higher

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According to analysts, an increase in flying hours could keep pushing the Rolls-Royce share price up in 2024. Stephen Wright…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to target passive income in 2024

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Being ready to pounce on temporarily distressed stocks has made Warren Buffett very rich. Stephen Wright thinks it could work…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in dividend shares to target a 7%+ yield

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Stephen Wright thinks a 7% yield is a reasonable target for investors looking to buy dividend shares. But there are…

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London Stock Exchange Group is far more than a market operator. 70% of its revenues come from something else entirely…

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Stephen Wright thinks a transformed London Stock Exchange Group could be one of the best buys in today’s stock market.

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£16,000 in savings? I’d buy cheap shares in an ISA to try and retire early

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Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares when they were cheap have seen their investment grow 655%. Stephen Wright looks at where…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $1,580 by 2029?

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Elon Musk says the Tesla share price has a long way to go, despite doubling over the last 12 months.…

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A 7% yield but down 20%! Should I buy more shares of this FTSE income stock?

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Stephen Wright sees an opportunity in a falling FTSE 250 REIT. With a 7% yield, he’s looking to buy shares…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares, but not the FTSE 100

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Stephen Wright thinks there’s an inherent risk with investing in the FTSE 100 that can be avoided by buying individual…

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2 reasons why growth stocks could leave dividend shares in the dust in 2024

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Stephen Wright thinks the dominance of AI and renewable energy, combined with lower interest rates, mean growth stocks are the…

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What’s the intrinsic value of Rolls-Royce shares?

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Being able to value shares is key to working out out whether the Rolls-Royce share price is a bargain after…

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UK shares: 2 stocks I’d buy in a 2024 stock market crash

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Stephen Wright thinks interest rates could send UK shares lower in the near future. So what’s on his list of…

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£10K in savings? I’d buy 213 shares of this Warren Buffett stock to target £117 a month in passive income

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Are investors underestimating a top passive income stock from the Oracle of Omaha? It looks simple, but there may be…

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I’d buy these UK shares to start earning a second income

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Even with high interest rates, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a better option than cash or bonds for investors…

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After a 660% rally, is it time to start selling Rolls-Royce shares?

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Should investors who own Rolls-Royce shares consider taking profits on their holdings? Stephen Wright thinks this strategy has hidden risks.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching this week

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Stephen Wright is watching for trading updates from Greggs and Persimmon this week. But which FTSE 250 stock is on…

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How should a beginner start investing?

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Which stocks should someone looking to start investing buy? Stephen Wright thinks Warren Buffett’s answer is the right one.

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK shares in 2024

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Warren Buffett urges investors to stay within whatever their circle of competence is. That leads Stephen Wright to the FTSE…

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£10,000 in excess savings? I’d buy 11,627 shares of this stock to aim for £2,500 in passive income

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A FTSE 250 REIT is Stephen Wright’s top stock to buy in January. Here’s how he plans to build his…

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