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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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Warren Buffett’s firm is still being greedy where others are fearful

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As Warren Buffett’s company loads up on UnitedHealth shares, Stephen Wright thinks there’s a clear theme emerging that’s worth paying…

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12.5% yield! Should I jump on this FTSE 250 retailer for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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A 12.5% yield is something that doesn’t come around very often. So should Stephen Wright snap up this FTSE 250…

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Would I be mad to buy shares in WH Smith after news of an accounting irregularity?

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As the stock crashes 42% after a profits warning and an uncertain outlook, is it Foolish or foolish to consider…

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How £10,000 today could become a £1,500-a-year second income by 2035

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The buy-to-let market in the UK might not be in great shape. But Stephen Wright thinks property could still be…

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These UK shares look like potential takeover targets, but should investors consider buying?

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Some UK shares have been boosted by news of takeover offers. But which other names look like possible targets and…

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Here’s what a £10,000 investment in NatWest shares 5 years ago is now worth

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NatWest's been one of the FTSE 100’s best-performing shares over the last five years. Stephen Wright looks at what's behind…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock be like buying Rolls-Royce shares back in 2023?

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A strong recovery since 2023 has resulted in Rolls-Royce leading the FTSE 100. Is this FTSE 250 company be set…

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Meet my number 1 passive income investment

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After a week on the beach in Polzeath, our writer is thinking about passive income. But which stock has he…

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1 big reason to be bullish on UK shares

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Stephen Wright thinks an emerging trend of UK companies buying back their own shares could be a positive force for…

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Here’s the average return from the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years

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In the last five years, the FTSE 100 has generated better returns than investors might think. And that's not just…

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2 shares I’m looking to buy if the stock market crashes next month

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With the stock market heading into what's often a seasonal down time, Stephen Wright's getting ready for potential opportunities to…

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Warren Buffet’s brutal — yet brilliant — advice for growth investors

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Axon Enterprise has more than tripled its revenues in the last five years. But some simple advice from Warren Buffett…

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Here’s what a £100 monthly investment in an average Stocks and Shares ISA for the last 5 years would be worth today

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Here’s why Stephen Wright thinks regular investing in quality companies over a long period of time is the best strategy…

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2 growth stocks I own and 2 more I’d like to buy

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Some of the UK’s best growth stocks have the same business model. Using acquisitions to create scale advantages can be…

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Why I’m still buying my favourite FTSE 250 stock in August

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The competitive landscape is shifting around JD Wetherspoon. That’s why Stephen Wright’s still adding to his investment in the FTSE…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £12.21 an hour in passive income?

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Can UK investors earn the National Living Wage without having to work for it? Stephen Wright sets out the road…

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Up 10% in a week, is this FTSE 100 stock set to be the comeback story of 2025?

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As Diageo shares jump after the firm forecasts growth in the next 12 months, is now the time to consider…

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What if the stock market doesn’t crash?

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High valuations can cause investors to start preparing for a stock market crash. But what if it doesn’t happen and…

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How many Legal & General shares does it take to earn £1,000 a year in dividends?

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Dividend investors looking for shares to buy have a number of options available. And one of the most popular from…

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How Warren Buffett avoids losing money

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Warren Buffett’s first rule of investing is to avoid losses. This isn’t always easy, but Berkshire Hathaway has a big…

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As the shares fall despite strong earnings, is this a cue to buy this top growth stock?

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Airbnb stock is down despite accelerating sales growth. Stephen Wright thinks this could be his opportunity to buy its shares…

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1 top S&P 500 growth stock to consider buying before it soars

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Robotaxi risks notwithstanding, our author thinks Uber might be one of the most impressive S&P 500 growth stocks around at…

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Investing Articles

At a P/E ratio of 14, should Pinterest be on my list of stocks to buy?

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With strong growth prospects and a modest valuation, shares in Pinterest look a bargain. But does it make our author’s…

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2 UK shares with strong insider buying

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Insiders are betting big with their own money on two UK shares that have been struggling. Could this be a…

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3 growth stocks to consider buying on short-term weakness

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Opportunities to buy growth stocks at discounted valuations don’t come around often. But a few high-quality names have been falling…

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After rising 131% in a year, does this FTSE 100 outperformer have a place in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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IAG has been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers over the last 12 months. Should it have a place…

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1 FTSE 250 stock benefitting from higher defence spending

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Senior’s defence unit looks set to benefit from increased military spending. But shares in the FTSE 250 firm are down,…

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Prediction: here’s what I think a £10,000 investment in Greggs shares may be worth in 2030

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Greggs' shares have fallen by 50% over the last 12 months. But as the FTSE 250 bakery keeps growing, is…

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Should passive income investors be holding cash right now?

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With cash savings offering 5% returns, investors looking for passive income might be tempted to put off buying shares. But…

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Does a win in the Supreme Court mean the Lloyds share price is set to explode?

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The Court of Appeal’s ruling against lenders in the motor loans case was overturned last Friday. And the Lloyds share…

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With the FTSE 100 above 9,000, where should investors look for stocks to buy?

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The FTSE 100 might be at record highs, but not every stock is expensive. Both within the index and beyond,…

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Is the stock market in a bubble?

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As the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 continue to move higher, is the stock market in a bubble? And…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Could this be Warren Buffett’s last big investment?

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Berkshire Hathaway has the cash for Warren Buffett to do one last big deal. And Stephen Wright sees a target…

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3 reasons to consider buying Alphabet shares in August

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Strong growth in cloud computing, streaming, and robotaxis are reasons to consider buying shares in Google’s parent company, despite antitrust…

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This balloon retailer has a problem with inflation, but are its shares good value?

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The stock market's reacted positively to Card Factory’s acquisition of Funky Pigeon. But at a P/E ratio of 7, are…

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2 UK dividend shares yielding up to 9% to consider buying in August

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The FTSE 100 might be at all-time highs, but Stephen Wright still thinks dividend investors should have two UK shares…

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Rentokil Initial shares are on fire after H1 results! Is the stock ready to bounce back?

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Shares in Rentokil Initial are up 11% after the FTSE 100 firm’s H1 report. But it’s still down 5% since…

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2 best-of-British UK shares to consider buying in August

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British stocks might not be as glamorous as their US counterparts but UK investors don’t have to look far to…

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Here’s the average return from a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last 5 years

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The average Stocks and Shares ISA has underperformed the FTSE 100 over the last five years. But Stephen Wright has…

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Is this US REIT a top buy for long-term passive income?

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Monthly dividends that grow every year make Realty Income shares a top choice for passive income investors. But is what…

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