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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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3 stocks I will ‘never’ sell

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Sometimes a stock is just too good to sell. What are the three shares that our author would not sell…

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Falling FTSE 100 shares: 1 to buy in August… and 1 to avoid

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Two falling FTSE 100 shares have been catching our author’s eye at the start of August. One looks like an…

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Why I’m buying REITs for monthly passive income

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Here’s why our author thinks that real estate investment trusts (or REITs) could be a great way to boost his…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

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With money to invest in August, I’m looking at two dividend stocks to boost my monthly income. The first is…

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With the Meta share price falling, here’s why I’m still buying Facebook

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With net income down 36%, is Meta Platforms in trouble? I don’t think so. A falling Meta share price could…

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How I’m targeting £25k+ in annual passive income

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I’m aiming for a healthy passive income and I think I can match the median UK salary with discipline, careful…

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Is it time to buy Netflix shares?

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A strong earnings report is pushing the Netflix share price higher. But our author thinks that there’s an opportunity to…

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Here’s what I’ve been buying in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright has been buying shares in an entertainment powerhouse and a Warren Buffett stock that’s too cheap to ignore…

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5 UK stocks I’d buy in a 2022 stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Michael Burry thinks that a stock market crash could be on the way. Our author is getting ready by lining…

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1 under-the-radar growth stock to buy in July

| Stephen Wright

Our author has found a strong company with great cash flows and a solid balance sheet. What is it?

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Why I think a stock market crash is coming

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With US bank earnings coming this week, our author thinks that earnings estimates could come under pressure. He’s watching for…

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1 investing lesson to learn from the Twitter stock saga

| Stephen Wright

What can the Twitter stock saga teach this Fool about how to avoid losing money?

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2 top stocks to buy during a market sell-off

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The London Stock Exchange Group and Rightmove are our author’s stocks to buy in a market downturn.

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy right now

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In looking for stocks to buy now, our author is looking for companies with pricing power and low capital requirements…

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Should I buy Amazon shares?

| Stephen Wright

Amazon has a strong web services business and our author thinks its online retail operations are underappreciated. So should he…

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2 undervalued passive income stocks I’d buy today with £1,000

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Falling stock prices are pushing up dividend yields. As a result, our author is looking for undervalued passive income stocks…

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2 stocks that are great long-term picks

| Stephen Wright

As recession fears weigh on share prices, our author has found two stocks with strong long-term prospects. He’s looking at…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks I’m buying in July

| Stephen Wright

This collection of Warren Buffett stocks has been catching our author’s eye as investment opportunities for his portfolio this month.

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How I’m helping my new baby invest like Warren Buffett

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Our author has a new baby. And he wants to help his little boy take advantage of the force that…

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Is this the start of a stock market recovery?

| Stephen Wright

Share prices have been rising lately. But inflation figures are causing our writer to think that this isn’t yet the…

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UK shares: the good, the bad, and the ugly

| Stephen Wright

Not every stock is a bargain just because it’s cheaper than it was a few months ago.

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Now, more than ever, is the time to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

With share prices falling and fear of a recession ahead, our author thinks it’s time to follow Warren Buffett’s advice…

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Are value stocks making a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks value stocks will continue to outperform growth. So why is he looking for growth stocks?

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Dividend stocks are holding up well at the moment. Here are 3 to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

As investors look for stability in a volatile market, dividend stocks are proving popular. Here are three that are catching…

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Could this bear market be a once-in-a-generation opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With stocks officially in bear market territory, could this be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our author to buy quality businesses…

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Dividend Aristocrats: 1 I’d buy and 1 I wouldn’t

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Dividend aristocrats tend to provide strong capital returns to shareholders. Our author is looking at investing in one today… and…

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5 reasons why Halma might be the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

Halma has an impressive business and a growing dividend. Our author thinks that Halma shares might be the best stock…

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Why FTSE 100 stocks are outperforming in 2022

| Stephen Wright

Why has the FTSE 100 held up better than the S&P 500 this year? And can it continue? Our author…

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Will the stock market recover in 2022?

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that inflation, rising interest rates, and the chance of a recession make a stock market recovery in…

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After 5 years of underperformance, could the IAG share price be about to take off?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright wonders whether the IAG share price can overcome high oil prices and staff shortages to make a comeback…

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Why I think Home Depot shares might be a great investment… but not right now

| Stephen Wright

Home Depot is an impressive business that has grown steadily recently -- so why is our author taking a wait-and-see…

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3 reasons why Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) might be a great buy

| Stephen Wright

Pfizer stock has struggled this year, while other pharmaceutical companies have done well. Should our author be looking at buying…

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Warren Buffett loves Apple shares. Should I buy them for my portfolio?

| Stephen Wright

Apple is Warren Buffett’s largest stock investment at almost 50% of Berkshire Hathaway’s stock portfolio. Could Apple shares be a…

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With £1,000 to invest in June, I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks

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I have several FTSE 100 stocks on my radar this month: a gold mining company, a hotel chain, and a…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that Experian’s huge competitive position and strong cash returns make it a FTSE 100 stock that fits…

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Are commodities the new tech stocks?

| Stephen Wright

As tech stocks fall and commodities rise, our author is wondering whether he should be looking at commodities stocks for…

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5 rules for investing in dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

The reliable income provided by strong dividend stocks is attractive to many at the moment. Here are our author’s five…

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With no cash to invest, here’s how a falling stock market could still help me to get rich

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Stephen Wright explains why falling share prices might be good news even for an investor with no cash on the…

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5 rules for navigating a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices can be stressful, but they can also be a source of opportunity. Here are five rules our…

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1 bargain FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks this FTSE 100 stock, with a strong balance sheet and promising cash flows, can win against a…

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