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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

As 3i shares hold steady after the firm’s Q1 update, what should investors do?

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After 3i reports steady progress in Q1, is it still one of the best FTSE 100 shares for investors seeking…

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As Informa shares climb on strong growth, here’s what I’m doing

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Informa shares are on the up after a strong six-month report. Stephen Wright owns the stock, here’s what he thinks…

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The market continues to ignore strong results from one of my favourite UK shares. What should I do?

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Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon is one of the UK’s most underrated shares. With sales up…

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As Compass Group shares surge on outstanding Q3 results, have I missed my chance to buy the stock?

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News of Q3 revenues coming in ahead of expectations and higher full-year guidance is sending shares in Compass Group higher.…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn £1,094 in passive income every year until 2055

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With UK government bond yields at multi-decade highs, Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is still the place to be…

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Which is better: £100,000 or a second income of £5,481 per year?

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Dividend stocks and government bonds are both worthy ways of earning a second income. But which is a better choice…

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After a 15% decline, should I move on from this FTSE 100 stock?

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An investment in a FTSE 100 restructuring situation isn’t going the way our author had anticipated. Should he sit tight,…

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How risky is switching from cash savings to a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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The UK government is making moves to encourage cash savers to consider investing via Stocks and Shares ISAs. But what…

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Up 23% this year, is it too late to buy shares in this FTSE 100 compounder?

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Having missed Diploma shares at £36 back in April, is a strong trading update with higher guidance a good enough…

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I’ve just invested £12.06 in this FTSE 250 stock

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Why has a FTSE 250 housebuilder that Stephen Wright's been watching for some time suddenly jumped to the top of…

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Wise shares down despite a solid Q1 from one of the UK’s top growth stocks

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Shares in Wise are falling despite some strong numbers in Q1. Should investors add the company to their lists of…

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Could the Chancellor’s Leeds Reforms trigger a bull market for UK stocks?

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More competitive lending and greater interest in shares could help kick start growth for UK businesses. But could it also…

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What sort of return could someone get by investing £20,000 in UK dividend shares?

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Should UK savers consider dividend shares over cash? Stephen Wright thinks those looking for long-term passive income would be wise…

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The B&M share price falls 13% despite improved Q1 sales. What should investors do?

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Despite sales growing on a like-for-like basis, the B&M share price is falling yet again. So is the FTSE 250…

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Experian: still one of the UK’s top shares as strong growth continues

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Experian shares are up after the firm’s latest trading update. So should UK investors consider buying one of the FTSE…

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Analysts have upgraded this FTSE 100 stock to Buy. What should investors do?

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Associated British Foods shares have been uninspiring for some time. But is it finally time to consider buying the FTSE…

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Passive income for Millennials: 3 UK investment ideas

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More and more people aged between 29 and 44 are turning to the stock market in search of passive income.…

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As Nvidia hits $4trn, is it too late to buy the stock?

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Nvidia might be the world’s most valuable business. But at twice the price of Alphabet with half the revenues, is…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could soar if interest rates fall

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FTSE 100 banks have fared well recently, with wider lending margins leading to higher profits. But if that changes, what…

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How long does it take to turn £20,000 into a £1,500 a year second income?

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Anyone hoping to start earning a second income could do a lot worse than looking at the UK stock market.…

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Down 15% in a day, is this my chance to buy shares in this UK small cap?

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Stephen Wright is looking to use a 15% decline in response to a profits warning as an opportunity to buy…

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Check out this spectacular FTSE 250 stock

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UK investors willing to look beyond the FTSE 100 can find some outstanding companies. Online advertising business Baltic Classifieds might…

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With H1 profits back on track, is this FTSE 250 housebuilder ready to bounce back?

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Operating profits are down 22% at Vistry. But as cost issues give way to government support, could the FTSE 250…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ is betting on these AI stocks… but for how long?

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Meta and Microsoft make up 17% of the Fundsmith Global Equity portfolio. But could higher capital intensity cause the 'UK’s…

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UK dividend shares are outperforming US tech stocks!

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UK dividend shares aren’t just for passive income investors. Over the last 12 months, they’ve been outperforming their US tech…

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1 of my top UK shares is up 15% in a day! Is it still a buy for me?

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Celebrus shares are soaring after strong full-year results. At a P/E ratio below 13, is it one of the best…

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Should I lock in a 5.38% yield for 30 years of passive income?

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With UK government bonds offering higher yields than the FTSE 100, should investors look beyond the stock market for passive…

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Down 26% in a year, is this FTSE 100 stock a bargain?

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Despite 30 consecutive years of dividend increases, Croda International shares are well off their highs. Is this a buying opportunity…

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As the US dollar falls, is now the time to buy US shares?

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Over the last year, the US dollar has fallen 8% against the British pound. So is this a golden opportunity…

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Why I invest in the stock market

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With the outlook for the State Pension more precarious than ever, our author thinks the stock market could be the…

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I think shares in this FTSE 100 company are undervalued right now

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After a series of acquisitions, Informa’s balance sheet is loaded with goodwill. But is this hiding the true value of…

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Here are the FTSE 100 shares that have outperformed the S&P 500 since 2020

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A surprising number of FTSE 100 stocks have outperformed their S&P 500 counterparts over the last five years. But can…

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1 Warren Buffett stock I’m staying well away from

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been buying shares in Constellation Brands recently. But Stephen Wright prefers its FTSE 100 counterpart.

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1 of the UK’s best growth stocks to consider buying in July

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Halma has been one of the UK’s best growth stocks for a long time. And at an unusually low valuation,…

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What on earth is going on with the Greggs share price?

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The Greggs share price is down because it was hot in June. But is warm weather in the UK something…

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Why UK equities dominate my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer has built a Stocks and Shares ISA that leans heavily towards UK equities. That’s not deliberate, but it’s also…

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Will AstraZeneca be the next FTSE 100 stock to move to the US?

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With AstraZeneca reported to be looking into moving its listing across the Atlantic, should investors buy the stock ahead of…

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7% yield! I think this FTSE 250 stock is better than most investors realise

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High debt levels and regulation make water utilities some of the least popular FTSE 250 shares. But are income investors…

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D-Day is approaching for the Lloyds share price

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An ongoing investigation into motor loans hasn’t stopped the Lloyds share price over the last 18 months. But are things…

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2 Strong Buy dividend shares to consider in July

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Stephen Wright looks at two UK dividend shares that analysts have Strong Buy ratings on. Should passive income investors be…

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