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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

What if the stock market doesn’t crash?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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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Could this be Warren Buffett’s last big investment?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

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Investors could get a second chance at this top passive income stock

| Stephen Wright

Having missed an opportunity to earn 9% a year in passive income by buying Admiral shares, Stephen Wright is on…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock at the start of a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

After underperforming for some time, Rentokil shares are starting to show signs of life. Is this the start of a…

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Are dividend shares a good way of getting rich? Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks

| Stephen Wright

Dividend shares can be great passive income investments, but when it comes to building wealth, Warren Buffett is clear on…

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This FTSE 250 retailer has a strong position in a niche market

| Stephen Wright

Retail's a tough industry. But this FTSE 250 company's found a very attractive corner of the market away from the…

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After falling 16% in a day, this stock’s on my list of shares to buy in August

| Stephen Wright

Despite the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 hitting record highs, Stephen Wright’s list of shares to buy in August…

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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

| Stephen Wright

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?

| Stephen Wright

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

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