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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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Why this falling market could be a great opportunity to boost my passive income

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With share prices coming down and dividend yields going up, Stephen Wright thinks there’s a passive income opportunity.

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3 UK shares to buy in a stock market crash

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Inflation and rising interest rates have our author on the lookout for a stock market crash. Here’s what he’s looking…

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Warren Buffett has been selling dividend stocks. Should I be doing the same?

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As Warren Buffett sells out of Abbvie, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Verizon, our writer wonders whether he ought to be looking…

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Apple stock: Buffett is long, Burry is short. What should I do?

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Our author thinks about whether following Warren Buffet into Apple stock might be a good addition to his portfolio –…

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The renewable energy stock I’m buying to fight inflation

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With inflation at 7% and oil prices high, our writer is looking at a renewable energy utility stock that can…

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Is the Royal Mail share price a buying opportunity?

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With a 6% dividend yield and a price-to-earnings ratio of 3, is the Royal Mail share price in buying territory?…

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UK shares at fresh highs and lows this week

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This week, some UK shares reached their lowest points of the last 52 weeks. Others reached new highs. Find out…

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Why is the stock market going down?

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Why is the stock market falling? Our writer explains why inflation, rising interest rates, and the possibility of a recession…

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Insurance companies have made Warren Buffett rich. Could Aviva (LSE:AV) shares do the same for me?

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Could buying shares in Aviva provide our writer with the kind of returns that Warren Buffett has achieved with Berkshire…

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Warren Buffett is buying stocks. Should I?

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Warren Buffett has been buying shares in a big way. Does that mean that there are opportunities for our writer…

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Falling FTSE 100 stocks: 1 to buy, 1 to avoid

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With share prices falling, our writer is seizing his opportunity with a top-quality FTSE 100 stock. But he's steering clear…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy in a bear market

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Share prices have been coming down recently amid fears of stagflation and political uncertainty. Amid the declines, our writer’s buying…

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3 reasons why I’m hoping the stock market goes DOWN in 2022

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With many market participants fearing falling stock prices, our writer is doing the opposite. Here’s why he’s hoping the stock…

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Better buy: Tesco shares vs Sainsbury shares

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Tesco and Sainsbury have businesses that are likely to hold up in a recession. But which shares are more attractive…

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3 hidden winners in the FTSE 100

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Hidden in the FTSE 100, our writer has found some stocks that have been producing exceptional returns for investors over…

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Is the 7.5% dividend on Legal & General shares too good to miss?

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Our writer thinks that a big dividend and a faltering share price might mean that Legal & General shares are…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash in 2022

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With the Bank of England set to raise interest rates, our investor shares how he’s getting himself ready for a…

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My top FTSE 250 stock to buy in May

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There’s a FTSE 250 stock that our writer has had his eye on for some time. Could May bring the…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in May

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Stephen Wright thinks he’s found a quality growth stock, a steady dividend play, and a bargain value investment for his…

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My secret weapon for building passive income

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Worried about companies cutting their dividend payments? Our writer has a secret weapon that he’s using to keep the passive…

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Why the Amazon share price is falling today

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A reported net loss and disappointing revenue guidance are weighing on the Amazon share price today. Should our writer be…

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Is now the time to follow Warren Buffett into Apple stock?

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After a strong set of earnings and a small decline in the share price, our writer looks at whether now…

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Why I think the 37% drop in the Teladoc share price is a huge buying opportunity

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Cathie Wood favourite Teladoc Health is down 37% in response to a $6.6bn loss. Our writer take a close look…

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Why the Meta Platforms share price could soar again

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Meta Platforms reported earnings last night and the stock is higher in extended trading. Our writer looks at the report…

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Is the falling Google share price the buying opportunity I’ve been waiting for?

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With the share price of Google’s parent company Alphabet falling this morning, is this the chance to buy that our…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Aviva shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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How much would £1,000 invested in Aviva shares five years ago be worth now? Our writer looks at the stock’s…

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Are growth stocks a bargain?

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Our writer looks at the recent sell-off in growth stocks and identifies a hidden growth stock that he thinks is…

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Why is the stock market down today?

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Fear of lockdowns in Beijing is sending shockwaves through the stock market. With shares in Rio Tinto and BP hit…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying in May… and 1 that I’m avoiding at all costs

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Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities in travel stocks in May. He’s got an eye on a FTSE 100 stock,…

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Should I buy Netflix stock?

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Stephen Wright analyses Netflix stock. The price has come down a lot recently. Is this an opportunity for our writer…

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Is the hype over for growth stocks?

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The hype seems have subsided for growth stocks. But Stephen Wright is looking to add to his portfolio as share…

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90% of investors are missing Warren Buffett’s most important advice

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Why does Warren Buffett think it’s good for investors when stock prices go down? Stephen Wright has the answer that…

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Is the hype over for Tesla shares?

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Tesla reported record revenues and profits last night, but its stock posted a modest gain in response. Stephen Wright looks…

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Netflix stock is crashing! Is it time for me to buy?

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Netflix stock is set to fall after it reported losing 200,000 subscribers. But Stephen Wright thinks there might still be…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is below £1… but I think I can do better

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With a share price below £1, Rolls-Royce shares look cheap. But Stephen Wright thinks that he can get more for…

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With stagflation and a recession on the horizon, here’s my investment strategy

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Stagflation might present some opportunities to buy high-quality names at discount valuations. Here’s what’s on Stephen Wright’s watchlist.

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Tempted by the cheap Aviva share price? Here’s what I’d do

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The Aviva share price looks tempting. But Stephen Wright thinks that the preferred stock’s 6% dividend yield is a better…

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Why the Unilever share price could hold up well in a recession

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With the possibility of a recession coming into focus, here’s why Stephen Wright is looking at Unilever stock for portfolio…

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As travel demand soars, I think this FTSE 100 stock is poised to take off

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With low capital expenses and high switching costs, Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 100 stock could win big as holiday…

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Why Tesla shares might be about to push higher

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Where are Tesla shares going next? And what could move the share price higher? Stephen Wright sets out three reasons…

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