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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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Stock market warning! Why good news for share prices might be bad news for investors

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The stock market has been responding positively to some good news lately. But Stephen Wright thinks investors need to be…

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Why this Warren Buffett stock could be about to surge

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After weathering an inflationary storm, Stephen Wright thinks this stock is set to bring some good returns for Warren Buffett.

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At a P/E ratio of 6, is the Lloyds share price too cheap to ignore?

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Stephen Wright thinks dividends and share buybacks make the Lloyds share price something investors should look at right now.

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Better buy: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

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With higher returns on tangible equity and a lower price-to-earnings ratio, are NatWest shares a better buy than Lloyds at…

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Near a 52-week low, is the Diageo share price too cheap to ignore?

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The Diageo share price is unusually attractive at the moment. Stephen Wright thinks the opportunity is too good for him…

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7.5% yield! I think investors should consider buying this FTSE 250 REIT before it’s too late

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Shares in Warehouse REIT currently come with a 7.5% dividend. But with the stock going higher, should investors buy now…

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3 dividend stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright thinks buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of earning passive income.…

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9% yield! Is this FTSE 100 value stock worth a closer look?

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Stephen Wright is looking at a FTSE 100 company that looks like its share price is in freefall. But is…

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How I’d start a passive income portfolio today with £1,000

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Stephen Wright is looking at two UK stocks with dividend yields over 7% that look like a great opportunity to…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $1,290?

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HSBC’s analysts think the Tesla share price overvalues the company, but Elon Musk thinks the stock could be worth $4trn.…

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Why I just bought 238 shares of this FTSE 250 REIT

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FTSE 250 companies might be smaller than their FTSE 100 counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s nothing undersized about this…

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a buying opportunity to me

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Stephen Wright has been waiting patiently for a chance to buy Rightmove shares. So is the FTSE 100 stock falling…

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2 stocks I’d buy today to earn passive income in retirement

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When it comes to long-term passive income, Stephen Wright thinks the stocks to buy are the ones that will be…

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Why I don’t need a stock market crash to make great investments

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Even if the stock market doesn’t crash, different sectors go in and out of fashion. Stephen Wright is aiming to…

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Warren Buffett is hoarding cash! Should I do the same?

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With Warren Buffett piling up cash, Stephen Wright thinks it’s worth looking for stocks to buy in the areas that…

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Could the Lloyds share price reach 60p?

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The Lloyds share price is currently 43% below analyst targets. Stephen Wright wonders how soon the stock can close the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the biggest FTSE 100 bargain right now?

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Rolls-Royce is the top-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023, but analysts think there’s more to come. Stephen Wright looks at…

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Has the Persimmon share price bottomed out?

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After 18 months of declines, the Persimmon share price is rising. But should investors worry about lower revenues due to…

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Could the International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) share price get back to 450p?

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Could being the UK’s flag carrier help International Consolidated Airlines Group shares back to 450p? Or are there still headwinds…

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At a P/E ratio of 4, is the NatWest share price too cheap to ignore?

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Down 30%, the NatWest share price looks like a bargain. But are higher interest rates, rising loan defaults, and narrower…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price reach 300p again?

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With cost-cutting measures set to boost margins and profitability, can the Rolls-Royce share price get back to 300p? Stephen Wright…

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With a spare £1,500, I’d buy 52 shares of this FTSE compounding machine and hold for a decade

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Bunzl shares have fallen slightly after a disappointing Q3. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 company is going to make…

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3 UK stocks for passive income in turbulent times

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The best companies can keep returning cash to investors through an economic downturn. Stephen Wright has some ideas for passive…

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2 cheap shares I’m looking to buy in November… before it’s too late

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With the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate increases, Stephen Wright senses a new urgency when…

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The one thing I’m looking for in stocks to buy right now is…

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Share prices have stalled recently as P/E multiples contract. Stephen Wright thinks this means one thing for investors looking for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this FTSE 100 stock at the start of the year, here’s what I’d have now

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Does Vodafone’s big dividend yield make up for its declining share price? Or does the FTSE 100 have better opportunities…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest to earn a £1,000 a month second income

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For a £1,000 monthly second income, Stephen Wright would need to invest £160,000. That might not be realistic today, but…

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The Apple share price looks set to fall after Q3 earnings. Time to buy?

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The Apple share price is falling over concerns about sales growth. But Stephen Wright sees potential for higher profits even…

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2 dividend stocks that I think might be November no-brainers

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With Coca-Cola trading at pandemic multiples and Primary Health Properties offering a 7% yield, could November be a good time…

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Which FTSE 250 stock should I buy in November?

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A real estate investment trust trading at a discount to its net asset value is top of Stephen Wright’s list…

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After earnings almost tripled in Q3, is the Amazon share price a bargain?

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Despite strong sales between July and September, the Amazon share price is still below recent levels. Is there a buying…

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After a strong Q3 earnings report, why is the Meta Platforms share price falling?

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Short-term uncertainty is weighing on the Meta Platforms share price. But with the company producing solid earnings, could this be…

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Is the Alphabet share price a bargain after strong Q3 earnings?

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Revenues might be up 11% from a year ago, but the Alphabet share price is falling. Stephen Wright looks at…

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This FTSE 100 company made four times as much money as Tesla last year. Its shares trade at a third of the price

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With Shell making more money than Tesla and trading at a fraction of the price, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE…

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1 risky consumer staples stock to consider buying, and 1 to avoid

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Shares in businesses that enjoy steady demand can be great stocks to buy. But as Stephen Wright points out, there…

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Is this FTSE 250 company a better business than Google?

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Stephen Wright thinks there’s a FTSE 250 company that’s a better business than Alphabet. And its shares are trading at…

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How I’d invest £250 per month to aim for a £10,600 second income

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Stephen Wright doesn't want to rely on the State Pension to fund his retirement. Instead, he’s looking to earn a…

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Is a 12% drop in the Rightmove share price the cue for investors to start buying?

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The Rightmove share price is under pressure as news of tougher competition is emerging. But Stephen Wright doesn’t think investors…

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method to invest £20,000 for a lifetime of passive income

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The annual passive income generated by Warren Buffett’s $1.3bn investment in American Express has gone from $41m to $302m. Stephen…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla stock during the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now

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Since March 2020, Tesla stock is up 790%. Being greedy when others were fearful worked well, but Stephen Wright thinks…

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