Stephen Wright, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares, but not the FTSE 100

13 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks there’s an inherent risk with investing in the FTSE 100 that can be avoided by buying individual…

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2 reasons why growth stocks could leave dividend shares in the dust in 2024

12 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the dominance of AI and renewable energy, combined with lower interest rates, mean growth stocks are the…

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What’s the intrinsic value of Rolls-Royce shares?

11 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Being able to value shares is key to working out out whether the Rolls-Royce share price is a bargain after…

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UK shares: 2 stocks I’d buy in a 2024 stock market crash

10 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks interest rates could send UK shares lower in the near future. So what’s on his list of…

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£10K in savings? I’d buy 213 shares of this Warren Buffett stock to target £117 a month in passive income

9 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Are investors underestimating a top passive income stock from the Oracle of Omaha? It looks simple, but there may be…

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I’d buy these UK shares to start earning a second income

8 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Even with high interest rates, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a better option than cash or bonds for investors…

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After a 660% rally, is it time to start selling Rolls-Royce shares?

8 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Should investors who own Rolls-Royce shares consider taking profits on their holdings? Stephen Wright thinks this strategy has hidden risks.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching this week

7 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is watching for trading updates from Greggs and Persimmon this week. But which FTSE 250 stock is on…

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How should a beginner start investing?

7 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Which stocks should someone looking to start investing buy? Stephen Wright thinks Warren Buffett’s answer is the right one.

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying UK shares in 2024

7 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett urges investors to stay within whatever their circle of competence is. That leads Stephen Wright to the FTSE…

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£10,000 in excess savings? I’d buy 11,627 shares of this stock to aim for £2,500 in passive income

6 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

A FTSE 250 REIT is Stephen Wright’s top stock to buy in January. Here’s how he plans to build his…

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With £10,000 in excess savings, should investors buy 21,070 Lloyds shares?

5 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

With Lloyds shares below 50p, Stephen Wright wonders whether investors should consider buying them, or other stocks, as part of…

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Why the Apple share price climbed 54% in 2023

5 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Despite falling revenues and profits, the Apple share price surged 54% in 2023. What did investors see in Warren Buffett’s…

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Got a spare £1,000? I’d buy 28 shares of this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a million

4 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Investing £1,000 a month at a 6.5% annual return results in £1,000,000 after 30 years. Here’s how Stephen Wright would…

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Why the Shell share price surged 57% in 2023

4 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks different approaches to the energy transition is why the Shell share price rose in 2023 as BP’s…

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One number I think investors need to know before considering buying Tesco shares

4 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the number 27 is crucial for anyone thinking of buying Tesco shares. In his view, it’s what…

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At a P/E ratio of 22, this FTSE 100 stock still looks like a brilliant bargain to me

3 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

By FTSE 100 standards, Bunzl shares aren’t cheap. But Stephen Wright thinks the company compares favourably with some much more…

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Here’s why the Unilever share price fell 9% in 2023?

3 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

The Unilever share price dropped last year even as the FTSE 100 climbed. But Stephen Wright thinks the firm has…

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2 ‘triple-threat’ dividend shares I’d buy with a spare £1,000

3 January, 2024 | Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks dividend shares with growing revenues, declining share counts, and increasing distributions are great choices for investors.