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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

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

| Stephen Wright

Unilever is on a mission to boost sales. But is it a good choice for dividend investors looking to turn…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what Warren Buffett says is “the worst sort of business” for investors

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says the worst companies to invest in use a lot of cash at low rates of return. Which…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares I’m avoiding at all costs

| Stephen Wright

Many UK shares have good growth prospects and attractive valuations. But there are also some that investors should consider staying…

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Investing Articles

14% dividend yield! Will investors regret not buying this AI passive income stock?

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes, passive income opportunities that look too good to be true often are. But other times, investors need to be…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to retire comfortably in 2025?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way to earn tax-free passive income. But how much does it take…

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Investing Articles

Up 11% then down 14% in a day! Is this the craziest stock on the UK market?

| Stephen Wright

A strong-looking set of earnings from Gamma Communications caused an 11% jump followed by a 14% drop yesterday. What was…

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Investing Articles

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

| Stephen Wright

A growing dividend means the number of Lloyds shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year has fallen by…

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Investing Articles

£1,000 buys 823 shares in this unusual UK REIT with an 8% dividend yield

| Stephen Wright

Regional REIT shares come with an 8% dividend yield and limited competition, providing unusual scope for growth. Income investors should…

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Investing Articles

A 9.25% yield and a 31% discount to NAV, is it time for me to buy shares in this passive income machine?

| Stephen Wright

Is a 9% dividend yield, strong occupancy levels, and high rent collection metrics enough to make shares in NewRiver REIT…

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Investing Articles

Why Warren Buffett sold his entire stake in a FTSE 100 retailer

| Stephen Wright

An accounting scandal led Warren Buffett to sell his entire stake in Tesco around a decade ago. Should our writer…

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Investing Articles

Why Greggs’ share price has crashed despite growing sales

| Stephen Wright

After a 42% decline, there’s still a significant short interest in Greggs shares at today’s prices. Should long-term investors be…

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Investing Articles

As Burberry prepares to rejoin the FTSE 100, could the stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

| Stephen Wright

Burberry is rejoining the FTSE 100 this month. But with internal improvements and a better trading environment, is the turnaround…

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Investing Articles

A growth stock I bought in 2022 is up 328%. Here’s why I’m not happy about it

| Stephen Wright

Having successfully picked a growth stock that’s more than tripled in the last three years, why is our investor regretting…

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Investing Articles

Back at its Covid-19 lows, is this FTSE 250 stock a screaming buy?

| Stephen Wright

In 2020, SSP Group’s stores were shut due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. That’s all changed now, so why is the…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s what I think a £1,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth in 2028

| Stephen Wright

At a P/E ratio of 16, Rolls-Royce shares look like a bargain. But could that lead to outsize returns for…

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Investing Articles

With the breakup risk off the table, should Alphabet be on my list of shares to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright decided not to buy shares in Google’s parent company during the latest antitrust case. But does the latest…

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Investing Articles

Forecast: here’s what £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could be worth in 2030

| Stephen Wright

Nvidia shares have been an outstanding investment over the last five years. But what could the future hold for the…

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Investing Articles

Could leasing warehouses be a smart way to earn a second income?

| Stephen Wright

The buy-to-let sector in the UK has become less attractive recently. But leasing property could still be a smart way…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares that could benefit from a falling pound

| Stephen Wright

Foreign exchange rates can be a risk for investors who buy shares in UK companies that do business in the…

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Investing Articles

9% yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

As falling bond prices push the dividend yield to unusually high levels, is Legal & General a good choice for…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what it will take for the Lloyds share price to get to £1

| Stephen Wright

With a potential interest rate cut, a motor loans compensation programme, and a possible interest rate cut, can the Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

Why the stock market often falls in September

| Stephen Wright

This time of year is often a difficult one for the stock market. But Stephen Wright is on the lookout…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares with outstanding dividend growth records

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Shares in companies with decades of consecutive dividend growth can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright outlines two…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares trading at discounts to book value

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a FTSE 100 bank and FTSE 250 housebuilder could be interesting opportunities for value investors…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy for trying to turn that into £6,392 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines how regular investing in the stock market could be a smart long-term way for investors to earn…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what Warren Buffett looks for in stocks to buy

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s investment strategy has shifted over time to focus on quality companies. But how can investors measure something like…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 250 stock I’m excited to be buying in September

| Stephen Wright

At its lowest P/E ratio in five years, Stephen Wright’s excited by the chance to buy shares in FTSE 250…

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Value Shares

Could ejection from the FTSE 100 be a chance to buy this stock?

| Stephen Wright

Taylor Wimpey looks set to fall out of the FTSE 100. But with a dividend yield of almost 10%, are…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend stocks that deserve more attention than they get

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines two stocks that dividend investors should take note of in September, despite neither being a household name…

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Investing Articles

2 AI growth stocks analysts rate as Strong Buys for September

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have Strong Buy ratings on a number of growth stocks for September. But Stephen Wright thinks some could be…

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Investing Articles

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

| Stephen Wright

Five years ago, investors needed 1,449 Diageo shares to earn a £1,000 a year second income. But a growing dividend…

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Value Shares

3 beaten-down UK shares on my Buy list for September

| Stephen Wright

September traditionally isn’t the strongest month for the stock market. But Stephen Wright has his eye on three UK shares…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn £1,000 a year in dividends

| Stephen Wright

Despite a strong track record, Stephen Wright is concerned about what a focus on dividends over buybacks means for British…

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Should I hedge my portfolio now to prepare for a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

As inflation emerges as a leading threat to the stock market, Stephen Wright is looking at strategies for protecting his…

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US Stock

Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

Investors looking for passive income usually have a choice between high yields and strong growth prospects. Here’s what Warren Buffett…

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Investing Articles

Hedge funds are betting against this FTSE 100 stock

| Stephen Wright

As the short interest in FTSE 100 retailer Sainsbury grows to around 7%, should long-term investors see a buying opportunity,…

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

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