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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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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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2 UK stocks I’d buy if the biggest crash since 2001 is on the way

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The US bond market is selling off like it’s the 2001 dot-com crisis all over again. But Stephen Wright is…

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How to collect £1,000 per month from a FTSE 100 stock

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Buying shares and reinvesting dividends can earn investors a nice monthly income. And Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 is…

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Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. What’s the catch?

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Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. So why has the stock only returned an average of 5.3%…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Amazon shares have returned over 700% for investors over the last 10 years. But only if they managed to avoid…

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I’d rush to buy these UK shares while they’re cheap

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As a group, UK shares have done well recently. But Stephen Wright thinks there are buying opportunities in two stocks…

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How I’d invest £269 a month to aim for lifelong passive income

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Stephen Wright looks at the prospects for earning passive income by investing just 10% of the median UK household’s disposable…

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2 stocks I’m expecting to buy this week

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A buy-to-let landlord and a drinks company with strong brands are at the top of Stephen Wright’s list of stocks…

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£10,000 in excess savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,500 annual second income

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Investing for a second income is a great use of excess cash. Stephen Wright thinks there’s a real opportunity in…

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Down 33%, is the Croda share price now too good to miss?

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The Croda share price is falling as inventories built during the pandemic remain at high levels. Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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How should I invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million?

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With £20,000 to invest Stocks and Shares ISA, what’s the best strategy for someone aiming to join the ranks of…

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Up 75%, this FTSE 100 stock still looks like good value to me

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Shares in B&M European Value are up 75% over the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright still thinks the FTSE…

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Goldman analysts have a $605 price target on Nvidia shares. Time to buy?

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Goldman Sachs analysts have a $605 price target on Nvidia shares. Stephen Wright looks at whether the stock is a…

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Dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

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With interest rates at their highest level in more than a decade, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a great…

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Forget dividend investing? Here’s the Warren Buffett method for building wealth over time

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Dividend stocks are a great choice for investors looking for passive income. But when it comes to building wealth, Warren…

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Forget Tesla! Here are my top stocks to buy in October

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After a strong 2023, shares in Tesla and the rest of the ‘Magnificent 7’ look expensive. Stephen Wright has other…

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UK house prices: a once-in-a-decade second income opportunity

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With house prices falling at their fastest rates since 2009, Stephen Wright thinks PRS REIT offers investors a once-in-a-decade second…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 100 stock after a 117% gain?

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Stephen Wright thinks investors could look to emulate Warren Buffett’s Apple investment with Diploma – a FTSE 100 stock that’s…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 250 stock that’s up 51% and down 45%?

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The UK pub sector has struggled lately. But Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 250 company might be a bargain stock…

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Why I think the Halma share price is a buying opportunity

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With the Halma share price falling, Stephen Wright sees a stock he'd buy as lower short-term M&A activity creates a…

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With an 8.5% dividend yield, I’d back this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in a recession

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Stephen Wright explains why Taylor Wimpey is his housebuilder of choice for investors looking for recession-resistant passive income.

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Why the Tesla share price has increased 1,230% since 2018 (and how to find the next Tesla)

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The Tesla share price has surged over the last five years. Stephen Wright looks at why and what investors should…

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Down 16%, should I rush to buy shares in this FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat?

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Shares in this Dividend Aristocrat are trading at a 52-week low. So should Stephen Wright start making room in his…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock offer a 14% annual return over the next decade?

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Strong returns on invested capital make Halma shares an interesting proposition for Stephen Wright. Is the FTSE 100 stock a…

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I’ve been buying this FTSE 250 stock to start building a dividend snowball

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Primary Health Properties is a FTSE 250 REIT that Stephen Wright has been buying shares in. Here’s how it fits…

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Why the stock market could still crash in 2023

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The macroeconomic situation in the UK has Stephen Wright wary of a stock market crash. Here’s how he’s getting himself…

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UK REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

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The FTSE 350 REIT index is at its lowest level in a decade. Stephen Wright thinks it’s time to look…

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One FTSE 100 company I think Warren Buffett should buy

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Stephen Wright thinks Admiral’s competitive advantages mean the FTSE 100 insurer would be a great addition to Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance…

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Apple shares: should investors be worried about China’s iPhone ban?

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With 19% of Apple’s revenues coming from China, Stephen Wright wonders whether owners of the shares should be worried about…

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Down 91%, this FTSE 250 stock looks dirt cheap to me

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The 91% decline in the Synthomer share price since 2021 makes it the worst-performing FTSE 250 stock. But Stephen Wright…

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Which will be worth more in 2030? IAG or easyJet shares?

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According to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, change is coming for European air travel. Stephen Wright looks at what this means…

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With £1,000 to invest in September, I’d buy 35 shares of this FTSE 100 stock

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Bunzl is a FTSE 100 stock that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Stephen Wright thinks it’s time to…

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My top FTSE 100 growth stock to buy in September

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Stephen Wright thinks Experian’s lagging share price is a great opportunity to add a top FTSE 100 growth stock to…

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My top 3 dividend stocks to buy in September

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Stephen Wright’s top dividend stocks for September include a FTSE 100 insurer, a FTSE 250 healthcare REIT, and a food…

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3 things investors need to know about the Lloyds share price

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Stephen Wright looks into the Lloyds share price -- and what it shows about how investors are thinking about the…

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