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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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Could the International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) share price get back to 450p?

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Could being the UK’s flag carrier help International Consolidated Airlines Group shares back to 450p? Or are there still headwinds…

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At a P/E ratio of 4, is the NatWest share price too cheap to ignore?

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Down 30%, the NatWest share price looks like a bargain. But are higher interest rates, rising loan defaults, and narrower…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price reach 300p again?

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With cost-cutting measures set to boost margins and profitability, can the Rolls-Royce share price get back to 300p? Stephen Wright…

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With a spare £1,500, I’d buy 52 shares of this FTSE compounding machine and hold for a decade

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Bunzl shares have fallen slightly after a disappointing Q3. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 company is going to make…

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3 UK stocks for passive income in turbulent times

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The best companies can keep returning cash to investors through an economic downturn. Stephen Wright has some ideas for passive…

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2 cheap shares I’m looking to buy in November… before it’s too late

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With the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve pausing interest rate increases, Stephen Wright senses a new urgency when…

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The one thing I’m looking for in stocks to buy right now is…

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Share prices have stalled recently as P/E multiples contract. Stephen Wright thinks this means one thing for investors looking for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this FTSE 100 stock at the start of the year, here’s what I’d have now

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Does Vodafone’s big dividend yield make up for its declining share price? Or does the FTSE 100 have better opportunities…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest to earn a £1,000 a month second income

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For a £1,000 monthly second income, Stephen Wright would need to invest £160,000. That might not be realistic today, but…

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The Apple share price looks set to fall after Q3 earnings. Time to buy?

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The Apple share price is falling over concerns about sales growth. But Stephen Wright sees potential for higher profits even…

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2 dividend stocks that I think might be November no-brainers

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With Coca-Cola trading at pandemic multiples and Primary Health Properties offering a 7% yield, could November be a good time…

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Which FTSE 250 stock should I buy in November?

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A real estate investment trust trading at a discount to its net asset value is top of Stephen Wright’s list…

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After earnings almost tripled in Q3, is the Amazon share price a bargain?

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Despite strong sales between July and September, the Amazon share price is still below recent levels. Is there a buying…

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After a strong Q3 earnings report, why is the Meta Platforms share price falling?

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Short-term uncertainty is weighing on the Meta Platforms share price. But with the company producing solid earnings, could this be…

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Is the Alphabet share price a bargain after strong Q3 earnings?

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Revenues might be up 11% from a year ago, but the Alphabet share price is falling. Stephen Wright looks at…

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This FTSE 100 company made four times as much money as Tesla last year. Its shares trade at a third of the price

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With Shell making more money than Tesla and trading at a fraction of the price, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE…

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1 risky consumer staples stock to consider buying, and 1 to avoid

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Shares in businesses that enjoy steady demand can be great stocks to buy. But as Stephen Wright points out, there…

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Is this FTSE 250 company a better business than Google?

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Stephen Wright thinks there’s a FTSE 250 company that’s a better business than Alphabet. And its shares are trading at…

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How I’d invest £250 per month to aim for a £10,600 second income

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Stephen Wright doesn't want to rely on the State Pension to fund his retirement. Instead, he’s looking to earn a…

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Is a 12% drop in the Rightmove share price the cue for investors to start buying?

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The Rightmove share price is under pressure as news of tougher competition is emerging. But Stephen Wright doesn’t think investors…

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method to invest £20,000 for a lifetime of passive income

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The annual passive income generated by Warren Buffett’s $1.3bn investment in American Express has gone from $41m to $302m. Stephen…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla stock during the pandemic, here’s what I’d have now

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Since March 2020, Tesla stock is up 790%. Being greedy when others were fearful worked well, but Stephen Wright thinks…

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2 UK stocks I’d buy if the biggest crash since 2001 is on the way

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The US bond market is selling off like it’s the 2001 dot-com crisis all over again. But Stephen Wright is…

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How to collect £1,000 per month from a FTSE 100 stock

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Buying shares and reinvesting dividends can earn investors a nice monthly income. And Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 is…

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Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. What’s the catch?

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Legal & General shares have a 9% dividend yield. So why has the stock only returned an average of 5.3%…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Amazon shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Amazon shares have returned over 700% for investors over the last 10 years. But only if they managed to avoid…

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I’d rush to buy these UK shares while they’re cheap

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As a group, UK shares have done well recently. But Stephen Wright thinks there are buying opportunities in two stocks…

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How I’d invest £269 a month to aim for lifelong passive income

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Stephen Wright looks at the prospects for earning passive income by investing just 10% of the median UK household’s disposable…

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2 stocks I’m expecting to buy this week

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A buy-to-let landlord and a drinks company with strong brands are at the top of Stephen Wright’s list of stocks…

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£10,000 in excess savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,500 annual second income

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Investing for a second income is a great use of excess cash. Stephen Wright thinks there’s a real opportunity in…

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Down 33%, is the Croda share price now too good to miss?

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The Croda share price is falling as inventories built during the pandemic remain at high levels. Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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How should I invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million?

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With £20,000 to invest Stocks and Shares ISA, what’s the best strategy for someone aiming to join the ranks of…

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Up 75%, this FTSE 100 stock still looks like good value to me

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Shares in B&M European Value are up 75% over the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright still thinks the FTSE…

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Goldman analysts have a $605 price target on Nvidia shares. Time to buy?

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Goldman Sachs analysts have a $605 price target on Nvidia shares. Stephen Wright looks at whether the stock is a…

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Dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

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With interest rates at their highest level in more than a decade, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a great…

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Forget dividend investing? Here’s the Warren Buffett method for building wealth over time

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Dividend stocks are a great choice for investors looking for passive income. But when it comes to building wealth, Warren…

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Forget Tesla! Here are my top stocks to buy in October

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After a strong 2023, shares in Tesla and the rest of the ‘Magnificent 7’ look expensive. Stephen Wright has other…

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UK house prices: a once-in-a-decade second income opportunity

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With house prices falling at their fastest rates since 2009, Stephen Wright thinks PRS REIT offers investors a once-in-a-decade second…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 100 stock after a 117% gain?

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Stephen Wright thinks investors could look to emulate Warren Buffett’s Apple investment with Diploma – a FTSE 100 stock that’s…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 250 stock that’s up 51% and down 45%?

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The UK pub sector has struggled lately. But Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 250 company might be a bargain stock…

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