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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Up 20% from its lows, this FTSE 100 stock could soon unlock a $650m-a-year opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Informa shares have recovered sharply from the conflict in Iran. But could there be more to come for the FTSE…

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Meta’s AI plans just sent the stock market a $145bn message — and investors should read it twice

| Stephen Wright

Did the stock market just misconstrue the news that a major buyer of Nvidia’s data centre chips might have overinvested…

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£10,000 in one of the FTSE 100’s most dependable dividend stocks could earn £340 a year

| Stephen Wright

Tesco is one of the FTSE 100’s most consistent dividend stocks. But is a 3.4% yield enough to justify looking…

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The £15bn defence splurge that could send UK shares soaring in July

| Stephen Wright

The latest data from JP Morgan says UK shares are cheap. But some industries look very-well positioned heading into the…

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Investing Articles

Forget meal deals! Here’s how £8 a day could be worth £357,000

| Stephen Wright

Investing consistently in dividend shares, not sandwiches, is the real engine behind early retirement – and £8 a day is…

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Is SpaceX on my list of shares to buy in July?

| Stephen Wright

SpaceX shares have been falling. But the wait for a return from the business might be longer than the wait…

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3,566 shares in this FTSE 100 stalwart earns a £1,443 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright sees Unilever's battered share price as an attractive option for investors looking for a second income to consider.

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3 stocks I’m looking to buy in July

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s stocks to buy list for July includes a specialist chemicals recovery play, a quiet infrastructure compounder, and an…

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How do the government’s latest changes affect your Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright explains what the new anti-circumvention rules mean for investors with uninvested cash in their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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The company that almost beat Warren Buffett to one of his best deals

| Stephen Wright

Berkshire Hathaway’s principles will outlast Warren Buffett. But there’s another company with a similar strategy that’s unusually cheap right now.

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How to target £100 in monthly passive income with £13,729 in cash

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright considers whether an 8.74% dividend yield is the passive income opportunity it appears – or whether it might…

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After a brutal 43% slide, is Netflix 1 of the best shares to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

When a company’s shares start falling despite the business showing no signs of weakness, investors can find chances to buy.…

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1 FTSE 100 name for growth investors while everyone else is looking at AI stocks

| Stephen Wright

The best growth stocks don’t necessarily come with server racks, heroic valuations, and a CEO saying “agentic” every third sentence… 

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What Micron’s blowout results tell investors about the stock market

| Stephen Wright

The stock market seems to have breathed a sigh of relief after Micron’s results this week. But investors aren’t out…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock surged 14% this week

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 100 private equity firm 3i’s latest update might not be as surprising as the rest of…

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Which UK stocks have the most to lose (or gain) in an Andy Burnham government?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright considers which UK stocks might lose out under a Burnham premiership — and finds one that might quietly…

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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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Down 45% from its highs, is this 1 of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Accenture crashed last week on signs of AI disruption. But Stephen Wright has a different services business on…

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Up 16% in a day! Here’s why shares in this FTSE 100 dividend machine are soaring!

| Stephen Wright

As Segro shares rocket higher after a takeover bid from the US, what should dividend investors who own the stock…

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What could an Andy Burnham government mean for these FTSE 250 stocks?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright considers what a change at the top of Labour might mean for two of his FTSE 250 holdings…

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Be greedy when others are fearful? Here’s an idea from my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett's most famous maxim is easier said than done. Is an investment in Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Why a second income matters more than ever – and an income trust I’ve got my eye on

| Stephen Wright

With inflation refusing to behave itself, Stephen Wright explains why a second income stream matters a lot to people now…

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Has the turnaround finally started for Diageo shares?

| Stephen Wright

Diageo shares have endured a brutal few years. But there are signs — fragile ones — that the worst might…

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Could you be the next Warren Buffett?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett built a $1trn company from a single share bought for his teenage self. I think his approach holds…

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Missed the 5,290% rally? Here’s the secret to earning passive income while you sleep

| Stephen Wright

Could an unfashionable but highly durable monthly dividend stock with a 5.2% yield be the key to unlocking long-term passive…

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Investing Articles

The World Cup guide to the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

With the World Cup in full swing, Stephen Wright lines up the FTSE 100 against the world's footballing nations. And…

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Forget the AI hype! UK stocks offer tangible returns at bargain prices

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors who prefer proven businesses while everyone else focuses on unprofitable startups should check out UK stocks.

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Lloyds shares are near a 12-month high! Is it really time to think about buying?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds Banking Group shares have had a strong run. Stephen Wright looks at the cycle, the rate outlook, and a…

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The best growth stocks aren’t all in the tech sector

| Stephen Wright

Never mind space and AI, Stephen Wright thinks growth investors looking for stocks to buy should take a look at…

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6.6% yield! Should dividend investors check out shares in this fallen pharma giant?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a global pharmaceutical giant currently come with a 6.6% dividend yield. But investors should be sure to read…

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Should I stick or twist with Diageo in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

To figure out what to do with faltering investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA, Stephen Wright is looking to…

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Can you earn a £6,515 second income by investing £100 a month?

| Stephen Wright

There isn’t a quick way to earn a second income from dividend stocks takes time. That means what you need…

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Why boring is often best when it comes to buying stocks

| Stephen Wright

In a market focused on AI and space exploration, could this be a great time to think about buying boring…

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Warren Buffett’s firm shifts to AI

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is looking for a use for nearly $400m in cash. Is AI the opportunity the company…

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Dividend stocks: why the simple ideas are often the best

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight. So should dividend investors looking for stocks to buy take a…

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Which UK stocks are investors overlooking right now?

| Stephen Wright

Housing and home improvement stocks are out of favour with UK investors. But does that mean some top class stocks…

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Here’s the number-1 thing I look for in shares to buy

| Stephen Wright

The most important thing Stephen Wright looks for in a company to buy shares in isn’t growth, dividends, or a…

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How smart investors cashed in on yesterday’s stock market rally

| Stephen Wright

The cost of missing out on days like yesterday in the stock market can be huge. But what can investors…

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Finding FTSE 100 gems in the AI fog

| Stephen Wright

Investors might be thinking about extending consciousness to the stars. But does the FTSE 100 have interesting opportunities much closer…

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Where will Rolls-Royce shares be 12 months from now?

| Stephen Wright

Can Rolls-Royce shares continue to outperform over the next 12 months? Here’s why analysts are sounding positive about the FTSE…

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Halma shares down 14%! What on earth is the stock market thinking!?

| Stephen Wright

Halma shares crashed 14% in a day after the firm reported 16.6% revenue growth. Is this the opportunity Stephen Wright…

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