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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

Why is the Meta share price rising after Q4 earnings?

| Stephen Wright

When Meta announced higher AI spending at the end of Q3, the share price fell. It just did it again,…

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No savings at 45? UK dividend shares could help you build wealth while earning extra income

| Stephen Wright

Investing can be a great way to build long-term wealth. And the cash distributed by dividend shares can be a…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,500 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines a potential opportunity in the UK REIT sector that investors targeting a second income should have on…

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A rare chance to buy 1 of of the UK’s top AI stocks at a bargain valuation?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who want to buy quality stocks at attractive prices have to be opportunistic. And this top FTSE 100 AI…

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What passive income means for beginners

| Stephen Wright

High dividend yields can be nice at first, but the best passive income opportunities can often be found elsewhere in…

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How diversified does your Stocks and Shares ISA need to be?

| Stephen Wright

One of the best ways to minimise the risk of losses in a Stocks and Shares ISA is by building…

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Why I sold — not panicked — out of this FTSE 250 stock

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has just sold his stake in WH Smith. Here’s why he’s exited the FTSE 250 retailer just as…

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How a stock market crash could help set you up for lifelong financial freedom

| Stephen Wright

The best returns from the stock market come from buying when prices are low. But investors don’t have to wait…

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I missed my chance to buy this FTSE 100 stock last year. Now it’s back at the same price…

| Stephen Wright

Admiral shares are back where they were 12 months ago. But is the FTSE 100 firm still the powerhouse it…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock I’ve just added to my portfolio…

| Stephen Wright

Molina Healthcare's one of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks of the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks he sees…

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2 of my favourite UK stocks are down 10% in a week! Should I buy more?

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices can present buying opportunities. But should Stephen Wright be concerned about declines in two of his favourite…

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Why I’m still betting on Berkshire Hathaway – even after Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Berkshire Hathaway is an economic powerhouse. But is the company vulnerable to activist pressure when the time comes to sell…

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Is the falling Netflix share price the chance I’ve been waiting for?

| Stephen Wright

Netflix’s business is still doing well, but acquisition uncertainty is weighing on its share price. Is now Stephen Wright’s time…

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

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Greggs' shares five years ago are still waiting to get their money back. But has the investment…

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Could 4,692 shares in this quality REIT net me a £1,000-a-month second income?

| Stephen Wright

A 5.3% yield, monthly dividends, and an outstanding growth record. Should UK investors looking for a second income take a…

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How to target a growing second income by investing in dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

A portfolio of dividend shares can be a great source of extra income. But it’s best when that income stream…

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Is it too late to buy AI stocks?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to artificial intelligence stocks, Stephen Wright thinks investors should look to be strategic when searching for buying…

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What could £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA be worth 10 years from now?

| Stephen Wright

The long-term average annual return from a Stocks and Shares ISA has been around 9.5%. But how can investors look…

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New to investing? Here’s how to find passive income opportunities

| Stephen Wright

The stock market's a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But there are a few things to keep…

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Why I bought the dip on this FTSE 250 stock this week

| Stephen Wright

Despite some uninspiring results, Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 250 firm with a market value of just £2bn is looking…

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Meet the stock that I think could be the FTSE 100’s next Rolls-Royce

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the main forces driving the FTSE 100 to 10,000. But which stocks can take…

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Prediction: Diageo’s restructuring strategy will send its share price higher

| Stephen Wright

Diageo’s plan to revive its share price is a tried-and-tested strategy that UK investors have seen work for other companies…

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The S&P 500 looks risky, but I’m still buying this stock

| Stephen Wright

The S&P 500 looks both unusually concentrated and unusually expensive. That’s a bad combination, but are there still buying opportunities?

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After strong earnings, is Diploma still one of the UK’s top growth stocks?

| Stephen Wright

Investors trying to find quality growth stocks don’t have to look beyond the FTSE 100. But is that where the…

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Warren Buffett’s number 1 rule for investing in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Figuring out which stocks to buy isn't always easy. But if all else fails, Warren Buffett has a rule for…

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A rare buying opportunity in 1 of the UK’s top shares?

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop has been one of the UK’s top shares in recent years. But it’s down in 2026, so is…

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The hidden threat to the Lloyds share price in 2026

| Stephen Wright

As mortgages issued five years ago come up for refinancing, could this send the Lloyds share price higher – or…

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2 stocks to buy before they bounce back in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Buying undervalued stocks is a great way to try and build wealth. But it’s even better when the companies are…

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What to consider when thinking about buying dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks can be great sources of passive income. But investors should think carefully about whether or not this is…

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No savings at 50? How to target a £13,295 second income in retirement by investing £100 a week

| Stephen Wright

It’s never too late to start thinking about the stock market. With regular investments, a meaningful second income might be…

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ISA Individual Savings Account
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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how much that could be earning in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Over the long term, a Stocks and Shares ISA has generated an average annual return of 9.64%. Can you get…

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Smart investors are betting on this passive income stock

| Stephen Wright

REITs can be great sources of passive income. And one in particular has been in focus this week as smart…

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Could lower business rates send this FTSE 250 stock soaring?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright owns shares in JD Wetherspoon. But is the Chancellor’s plan to rethink business rates for pubs a good…

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How you can aim to make £1,000 a year from dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

There’s more than one way to invest in dividend shares. But do investors really have to choose between strong growth…

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New year, same problems for this FTSE 100 stock?

| Stephen Wright

A big fall in Associated British Foods shares after weak Primark sales news has put the FTSE 100 stock in…

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Down again after Q4 results, is this the new normal for Greggs shares?

| Stephen Wright

Despite an acceleration in like-for-like sales growth, Greggs shares fell again after the firm’s Q4 update. But our author sees…

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Can you earn 8% a year by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market has been a better way of building wealth than owning cash or bonds. And there’s…

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What’s going on with Tesco shares?

| Stephen Wright

Tesco shares are down after underwhelming Christmas sales. But is this a temporary issue or a sign of a more…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s “1 company to own for the next 50 years” from 2000

| Stephen Wright

The one stock Warren Buffett recommended back in 2000 wasn’t Apple, Coca-Cola or even Berkshire Hathaway. What was it?

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2 UK stocks that could benefit from a $1.5trn US defence budget

| Stephen Wright

As President Trump plans to increase military spending to $1.5trn by 2027, Stephen Wright looks at which UK stocks might…

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