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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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2 stocks every passive income seeker should know about

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Dividend shares can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright likes the look of two that have fallen out…

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As Rachel Reeves looks to renew Britain, here’s a FTSE 100 stock to consider

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The UK government’s push to boost housing could create opportunities for investors. But are FTSE 100 housebuilders the best stocks…

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Why growth stocks make sense for long-term investors

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Growth stocks might trade at high multiples. But their potential returns look much more attractive for those who are able…

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Is it too late to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Here’s why a 700% increase might not mean it’s too late to buy shares in the top-performing FTSE 100 stock…

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Halma shares surge on outstanding results. But is there trouble ahead?

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Strong organic revenue growth is sending Halma shares higher. But Stephen Wright is looking ahead to a potential buying opportunity…

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With the stock market near record highs, these dividend shares still look cheap

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With UK and US stocks close to all-time highs, Stephen Wright thinks there are still enough dividend shares that look…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s 12.5% of my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Games Workshop's a big part of Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. But he has a plan to diversify his…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 66% in a day! Why didn’t I buy it when I had the chance?!

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Stephen Wright looked at shares in FTSE 250 equipment manufacturer Spectris a few months ago. It now looks like he…

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £5.19 per day?

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Over the course of a career lasting 40 or 50 years, £5.19 per day could turn into something generating more…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 12 months ago is now worth…

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Buying Lloyds shares in June 2024 has worked out well so far. But with the Supreme Court’s verdict due next…

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Would investors be mad to consider these UK shares at P/E ratios above 30?

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Stocks that trade at high earnings multiples can be better value than they seem. And this might be true of…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to watch this week

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Halma is one of the UK’s top growth stocks and the FTSE 100 company reports its annual results on Thursday.…

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Are BP shares undervalued?

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As oil prices fall, shares in the likes of BP and Shell have been coming down. But should value investors…

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£1,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares a decade ago is now worth…

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire since the end of the pandemic. But how have investors who bought the stock…

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Down 15% in a day, is the Tesla share price the new TACO trade?

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Elon Musk clashing with Donald Trump has sent the Tesla share price 15% lower. Here’s what Stephen Wright thinks investors…

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Is this S&P 500 stock a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

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Shares with over 50 years of consecutive dividend increases rarely go under the radar. But that might be what’s happening…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, are International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) shares a no-brainer buy?

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Despite climbing almost 100% in a year, IAG shares don’t look expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks appearances can be misleading. 

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Here’s what the Warren Buffett indicator says about the stock market

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The Warren Buffett indicator suggests that shares are expensive. But Stephen Wright feels investors should think carefully about what to…

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How to turn £100,000 into an instant £7,450 second income

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Investing in property has been popular with investors looking to earn a second income. But buy-to-let houses aren’t the only…

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Does a 10% yield mean B&M makes my list of stocks to buy after 2024 results?

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Profits might be stalling, but is a 10% dividend yield enough to convince Stephen Wright that B&M European Value is…

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2 defensive growth stocks that have left the S&P 500 in the dust since 2020

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Strong growth prospects and resilient demand can be a powerful combination. Stephen Wright looks at two stocks that investors should…

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Why investors don’t need to wait for a stock market crash to buy shares

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Even when the stock market is on the up, sharp declines in individual share prices can still present investors with…

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As the S&P 500 falters, is it time to buy US shares?

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The S&P 500 looks expensive, but investors might consider buying shares in an oil company that could return 100% of…

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Why I’ve started to worry about Nvidia shares

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Stephen Wright was close to buying Nvidia shares last month. But the latest earnings report has caused him to change…

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How much passive income could a £20k ISA generate in a year?

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The FTSE 100 could turn £20,000 into an investment returning £680 per year. But for passive income investors, that’s just…

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2 dividend shares I’d love to buy in June

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Stephen Wright has two FTSE 100 dividend shares on his radar in June. But he’s also trying to keep in…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to watch this week

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WH Smith is set to issue its first trading update since divesting its high street stores. And Stephen Wright is…

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Down 35% in a year, is this FTSE 100 stock a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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Spirax Group shares have been dreadful over the last five years. But could the FTSE 100 industrial manufacturer actually be…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Buying Greggs shares during the pandemic hasn’t worked as well as investors might have hoped. But does the stock look…

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Here are all the stocks and shares I bought in my ISA in May

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Which FTSE 100 company did Stephen Wright add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month? And what did he…

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2 ‘tariff-resistant’ UK shares to consider buying

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As the Court of International Trade creates the latest round of tariff uncertainty in the US, Stephen Wright is looking…

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£10,000 invested with Warren Buffett 5 years ago is now worth…

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When it comes to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, short term opportunities might come and go. But the long term…

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Down 29% in a year, meet the S&P 500 stock I’m considering buying June

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UK investors might not be familiar with Danaher. But the S&P 500 stock is top of Stephen Wright’s buying list…

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1 of my favourite passive income stocks just fell 5%! Should I buy?

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Games Workshop has provided investors with a growing passive income stream over the last 10 years. With the share price…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to consider buying right now

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Informa shares look expensive at a P/E ratio of 36. But Stephen Wright thinks it might be one of the…

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This FTSE 250 stock just fell 20% in a week — what should investors do?

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Bloomsbury’s share price has crashed after weak earnings. But could this just be a temporary setback for the FTSE 250…

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What’s the biggest risk to the stock market right now?

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Recession expectations are starting to fall away. Stephen Wright’s looking at what this means for the stock market and where…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best UK shares to buy now — its top pick surprised me…

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When Stephen Wright asked AI which UK shares he should take a look at, the number one choice is a…

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Forget gold! Here’s why I prefer investing in growth stocks

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Even in an uncertain economic environment, growth stocks that can also return cash to shareholders are Stephen Wright’s choice for…

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As huge earnings send the Diploma share price up 15%, what should investors do?

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As Diploma’s latest results blow expectations out of the water, the share price is surging. But what should investors make…

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