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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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Near its Covid-19 lows, this UK stock looks like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

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Forterra has best-in-class operations and a share price at pandemic lows. Stephen Wright thinks this UK stock is the bargain…

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With interest rates at 5%, here are my top 3 passive income ideas

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Bonds, REITs, and preferred shares are among Stephen Wright’s best ideas to help UK investors earn passive income and fight…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d use the Warren Buffett method to earn passive income

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Warren Buffett has been buying passive income stocks without using Berkshire Hathaway’s savings. Here’s how I’d plan to do the…

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How to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

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With mortgage rates at 6%, Stephen Wright sees a once-in-a-decade opportunity for UK investors to start earning passive income from…

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Does Vodafone’s merger with Three make the stock a buy?

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Is news of a merger with Three UK the start of a turnaround for the Vodafone share price? Stephen Wright…

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Forget Tesla! I’d rather own this FTSE 100 stock for the next 10 years

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Even if Elon Musk’s car company is on its way to $300, Stephen Wright thinks investors should prefer this FTSE…

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At £1.50 are Rolls-Royce shares a bargain?

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With the current share price implying a market cap of £12.6bn, Stephen Wright looks at whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap…

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My best AI stock to buy for growth, dividends, and share buybacks

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Stephen Wright thinks a FTSE 100 data and analytics company might be the best stock to buy to profit from…

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I’m using the AI hype to boost my passive income

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With AI dominating the stock market headlines, Stephen Wright sees an opportunity to buy dividend shares and boost his passive…

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Is now the right time to buy Tesco shares?

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Recent data shows consumers embracing loyalty schemes and the company holding its own against the discounters. Is it time to…

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What’s going on with the Croda International share price?

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The Croda International share price is down after a profits warning this morning. Stephen Wright sees a buying opportunity in…

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Forget AI! Here’s where to find the best shares to buy now

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Investing in AI is expensive and complicated. Stephen Wright thinks it’s better to look for shares to buy in industries…

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At 45p, I think the Lloyds share price is worth putting the bucket out for

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Warren Buffett says investors shouldn’t hold back on great opportunities. Stephen Wright thinks the Lloyds share price is a chance…

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When will the FTSE 100 get back to 8,000?

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With the FTSE 100 down from its high, Stephen Wright thinks this could be a good time to buy UK…

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend shares?

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Warren Buffett made a fortune investing in American Express during a scandal. Is there a similar opportunity today in one…

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Are growth stocks still a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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Stephen Wright thinks growth stocks look expensive. But he’s more optimistic about the prospects for investors looking for passive income.

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How I’d invest a £20,000 ISA in June to aim for long-term passive income

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With mortgage rates at mini-budget crisis levels, Stephen Wright thinks there are passive income opportunities in real estate investment trusts…

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2 of the best shares to buy in June for a potential recession

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With the UK having the highest inflation of any G7 country, a recession seems likely. Stephen Wright sees this as…

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2 stocks to buy in June for sustainable passive income

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With commodities prices falling while demand stays strong, Stephen Wright is looking to the mining sector for passive income stocks…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in June?

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After the index fell 4% in May, which FTSE 100 stock does Stephen Wright think offers the best value at…

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How I’d invest £1,666 in a Stocks and Shares ISA this June

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Stephen Wright is thinking about the contribution limit on his Stocks and Sharse ISA. He’s got a UK brick company…

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I’d buy Apple shares to build wealth and earn passive income

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Apple shares have a 0.5% dividend yield. So why does Stephen Wright think there’s a 5% return on offer for…

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a bargain

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Lower commodities prices and spiralling operational costs have been weighing on the Anglo-American shares price. Is the FTSE 100 miner…

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I’d invest £1,000 per month in these FTSE 100 stocks and hold on tight for a £38,000 passive income

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Can buying FTSE 100 stocks turn a £1,000 monthly investment into a portfolio paying £38,000 in passive income? Stephen Wright…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in a stock market crash

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An industrial conglomerate and a consumer products company are on Stephen Wright’s list of FTSE 100 shares to buy if…

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Michael Burry has been buying bank stocks. Should I do the same?

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A filing from last night revealed that Michael Burry has been backing up his tweets with his investments. But is…

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3 stocks Warren Buffett has NOT been buying (and 2 he has)

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A filing last night seemed to reveal Warren Buffett has been buying shares in Bank of America, while selling other…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy UK stocks to build wealth and earn passive income

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Stephen Wright is looking to an investor that Warren Buffett calls ‘the best capital allocator of all time’ for advice…

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A stock market crash is coming — what should I do?

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According to Jeremy Grantham, a stock market crash is coming in the next few months. Stephen Wright isn’t sure when,…

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UK stocks: how to turn £10,000 into £2,000,000

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Stephen Wright is aiming for a 15% average annual return. Inspired by one of the best investors of all time,…

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How I’d invest £20,000 today for a £1,119 passive income

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Inspired by Warren Buffett and Sir John Templeton, Stephen Wright thinks the property sector could be the place to investor…

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The Lloyds share price is below 50p… but is it as cheap as it looks?

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With a share price of 50p, is Lloyds Banking Group a cheap stock? According to Stephen Wright, the answer comes…

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Warren Buffett is selling banks. Should I?

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Warren Buffett thinks the prospect of regulation is too much of a risk for banks from an investment perspective. Here’s…

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Is the UK stock market open today?

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With the stock market closed, Stephen Wright is looking to seize the opportunity to make what Warren Buffett describes as…

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1 stock I’m buying to build wealth and earn passive income

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With 13.3% earnings growth supported by strong pricing power, which Warren Buffett stock is Stephen Wright buying to target sustainable…

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What are the best growth stocks to buy now?

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Warren Buffett says it’s growth, not dividends, that make investors rich. So where can investor find growth stocks at reasonable…

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When is the best time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Whether it’s for growth stocks or passive income, Stephen Wright thinks there will never be a better time to open…

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The Lloyds share price falls despite soaring profits. Time to buy?

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Higher interest rates are pushing up profits but the Lloyds share price is falling. Is it time to start being…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and getting ready for a stock market crash

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Despite not knowing when the next stock market crash is coming, Warren Buffett has a strategy for being ready that…

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Why the falling BP share price looks like a passive income opportunity

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With the share price down 9%, Stephen Wright thinks the prospect of dividends and share buybacks make BP a stock…

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