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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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Investing Articles

3 strategies to try and avoid losing money in a stock market crash

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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned this week of a potential stock market crash. But what’s going to cause it…

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Dividend Shares

Passive income alert: this high-yielding FTSE 250 stock just fell 4.6% in a day!

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Shares in Taylor Wimpey fell almost 5% in a day this week. With no update from the company, is this…

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Is now my chance to snap up this FTSE 100 stock?

| Stephen Wright

At an unusually low multiple with positive signs of future growth, is this Stephen Wright’s chance to buy a FTSE…

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This FTSE 250 firm continues to outshine its rivals

| Stephen Wright

Despite a recent slowdown, FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon’s like-for-like sales growth is still well ahead of the wider…

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9% dividend yield! But this ‘Big Short’ investor is steering clear of Legal & General shares

| Stephen Wright

In response to a recent question about Legal & General shares, Steve Eisman had some alarming advice for investors looking…

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£1,000 buys 1,259 shares in this dividend stock with a 7.75% yield

| Stephen Wright

When stocks have high dividend yields, it’s worth trying to figure out why. So what’s worrying investors about Supermarket Income…

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7.5% yield! Is this REIT my ticket to a growing second income?

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At first sight, AEW doesn’t look like an obvious stock to buy. But Stephen Wright thinks passive income investors should…

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Warren Buffett’s brutal truth about how the stock market works

| Stephen Wright

According to Warren Buffett, investing success in the stock market comes from one thing – taking advantage when other people…

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3 outstanding growth stocks UK investors have probably never heard of

| Stephen Wright

Away from the AI spotlight, here are three super-consistent growth stocks that have been quietly getting the job done for…

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As earnings growth slows, are Nvidia shares still worth considering?

| Stephen Wright

The Magnificent Seven have been propping up the S&P 500 of late. But with earnings growth set to slow, are…

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At a 15-year low, are Tate & Lyle shares a screaming buy?

| Stephen Wright

Tate & Lyle shares have fallen 18% this week, but the company looks well-positioned to take advantage of a long-term…

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What are the worst shares to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

The best shares to buy right now might well turn out to be AI investments. Unfortunately, they could also be…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth more than you might think…

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares have beaten the FTSE 250 over the last five years. But does the firm’s Q3 update suggest it’s…

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1 big reason to be bullish on UK stocks

| Stephen Wright

UK stocks have traded at a discount to US shares for some time. But with analysts forecasting strong earnings growth,…

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This passive income stock could be the real winner from Pfizer’s deal with the US government

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks stability in the US pharmaceutical sector could make a REIT with industry-wide exposure a huge passive income…

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Meet the FTSE 250 housebuilder I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in Q4

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is adding to his investment in a FTSE 250 housebuilder in his Stocks and Shares ISA ahead of…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that could benefit from a China recovery

| Stephen Wright

With manufacturing in China showing signs of picking up, could a FTSE 100 iron ore producer be a smart way…

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This FTSE 250 stock is 18% below my price target. Should I buy it in October?

| Stephen Wright

AG Barr’s earnings per share are up 25%, but shares in the FTSE 250 company haven’t responded as Stephen Wright…

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Why Tesla shares surged 35% in September

| Stephen Wright

Tesla shares have been flying ahead of the firm’s Q3 reports. But will the end of the $7,500 federal EV…

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Investing Articles

Why Diageo shares fell 14% in September

| Stephen Wright

Diageo shares have led the FTSE 100’s list of fallers last month, but with no major news, is there a…

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2 top UK growth stocks analysts say investors should buy in October

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at two stocks brokers think growth investors should look at in October. And he has a clear…

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With yields up to 8%, here are the dividend shares I’m looking at in October

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 250 REIT and a US oil company are on Stephen Wright’s list of shares dividend investors should take…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Greggs shares could be set to bounce back in October

| Stephen Wright

Greggs' shares are trading at a depressed P/E ratio, but like-for-like sales growth is accelerating. Could the October update send…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many BP shares it takes to earn a £1,000 a year second income

| Stephen Wright

With its long-term reserves, low production costs, and a 5.6% yield, should dividend investors have BP shares on their radars?

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How much do you have to invest to target a second income of £23,809 a year?

| Stephen Wright

The power of compounding returns over time might mean investors looking for a second income can get better returns than…

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Shares in this UK growth machine look undervalued to me

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to growth at a reasonable price, Stephen Wright thinks Bunzl might be one of the most attractive…

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National Grid: the UK’s safest passive income stock?

| Stephen Wright

With competition restricted and demand resilient, is a regulated utilities business the FTSE 100’s most reliable source of passive income?

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Something big caught my eye as this FTSE 100 stock surged 19% in a day

| Stephen Wright

As Kingfisher shares exploded higher on Tuesday, something in the FTSE 100 company’s update caught Stephen Wright’s attention.

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Prediction: I think this FTSE 250 stock could double by 2030

| Stephen Wright

Gamma Communications is trading at a 52-week low. But Stephen Wright thinks shares in the FTSE 250 firm could more…

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How much should you have in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £15,000 a year passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market always brings risk. But a Stocks and Shares ISA might be the nearest thing dividend…

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Investing Articles

Where are the buying opportunities in today’s stock market?

| Stephen Wright

The shares known as the Magnificent Seven might look fully valued at the moment, but are there buying opportunities elsewhere…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2028

| Stephen Wright

With analysts expecting annual dividend growth of around 7.5% on average over the next few years, are Tesco shares worth…

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Here’s how many Shell shares it takes to earn a £1,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Shares in FTSE 100 oil major Shell are up 166% in the last five years. Does a growing dividend mean…

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Why now could be the best time to look at UK shares in 20 years

| Stephen Wright

Hedge fund managers are shifting away from UK shares at their fastest rate in over 20 years. Stephen Wright outlines…

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Dividend Shares

No savings at 30? Putting aside £100 a month could create a £16,937 second income by retirement

| Stephen Wright

For investors starting from scratch, buying shares each month and reinvesting dividends could be a smart long-term way to earn…

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£20,000 to invest? Here’s a plan for trying to turn that into £9,164 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why investors looking for passive income in the stock market don’t have to concentrate just on dividend…

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At a historic discount to growth stocks, are value shares about to outperform?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who have focused on value shares have had a difficult time recently. But does that mean there are overlooked…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Diageo shares through to 2028

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are expecting some pretty impressive dividend growth from Barclays shares over the next couple of years. But are those…

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Investing Articles

Check out the dividend forecast for Barclays shares through to 2027

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are expecting some pretty impressive dividend growth from Barclays shares over the next couple of years. But are those…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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2 UK growth stocks on my buy list right now

| Stephen Wright

The UK has some really attractive dividend stocks at the moment, but our writer thinks sticking to growth makes sense…

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