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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 this bear market be a once-in-a-generation opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With stocks officially in bear market territory, could this be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our author to buy quality businesses…

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Dividend Aristocrats: 1 I’d buy and 1 I wouldn’t

| Stephen Wright

Dividend aristocrats tend to provide strong capital returns to shareholders. Our author is looking at investing in one today… and…

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5 reasons why Halma might be the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

Halma has an impressive business and a growing dividend. Our author thinks that Halma shares might be the best stock…

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Why FTSE 100 stocks are outperforming in 2022

| Stephen Wright

Why has the FTSE 100 held up better than the S&P 500 this year? And can it continue? Our author…

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Will the stock market recover in 2022?

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that inflation, rising interest rates, and the chance of a recession make a stock market recovery in…

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After 5 years of underperformance, could the IAG share price be about to take off?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright wonders whether the IAG share price can overcome high oil prices and staff shortages to make a comeback…

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Why I think Home Depot shares might be a great investment… but not right now

| Stephen Wright

Home Depot is an impressive business that has grown steadily recently -- so why is our author taking a wait-and-see…

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3 reasons why Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) might be a great buy

| Stephen Wright

Pfizer stock has struggled this year, while other pharmaceutical companies have done well. Should our author be looking at buying…

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Warren Buffett loves Apple shares. Should I buy them for my portfolio?

| Stephen Wright

Apple is Warren Buffett’s largest stock investment at almost 50% of Berkshire Hathaway’s stock portfolio. Could Apple shares be a…

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With £1,000 to invest in June, I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks

| Stephen Wright

I have several FTSE 100 stocks on my radar this month: a gold mining company, a hotel chain, and a…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that Experian’s huge competitive position and strong cash returns make it a FTSE 100 stock that fits…

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Are commodities the new tech stocks?

| Stephen Wright

As tech stocks fall and commodities rise, our author is wondering whether he should be looking at commodities stocks for…

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5 rules for investing in dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

The reliable income provided by strong dividend stocks is attractive to many at the moment. Here are our author’s five…

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With no cash to invest, here’s how a falling stock market could still help me to get rich

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright explains why falling share prices might be good news even for an investor with no cash on the…

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5 rules for navigating a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices can be stressful, but they can also be a source of opportunity. Here are five rules our…

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1 bargain FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks this FTSE 100 stock, with a strong balance sheet and promising cash flows, can win against a…

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Why this falling market could be a great opportunity to boost my passive income

| Stephen Wright

With share prices coming down and dividend yields going up, Stephen Wright thinks there’s a passive income opportunity.

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3 UK shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Inflation and rising interest rates have our author on the lookout for a stock market crash. Here’s what he’s looking…

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Warren Buffett has been selling dividend stocks. Should I be doing the same?

| Stephen Wright

As Warren Buffett sells out of Abbvie, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Verizon, our writer wonders whether he ought to be looking…

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Apple stock: Buffett is long, Burry is short. What should I do?

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks about whether following Warren Buffet into Apple stock might be a good addition to his portfolio –…

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The renewable energy stock I’m buying to fight inflation

| Stephen Wright

With inflation at 7% and oil prices high, our writer is looking at a renewable energy utility stock that can…

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Is the Royal Mail share price a buying opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With a 6% dividend yield and a price-to-earnings ratio of 3, is the Royal Mail share price in buying territory?…

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UK shares at fresh highs and lows this week

| Stephen Wright

This week, some UK shares reached their lowest points of the last 52 weeks. Others reached new highs. Find out…

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Why is the stock market going down?

| Stephen Wright

Why is the stock market falling? Our writer explains why inflation, rising interest rates, and the possibility of a recession…

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Insurance companies have made Warren Buffett rich. Could Aviva (LSE:AV) shares do the same for me?

| Stephen Wright

Could buying shares in Aviva provide our writer with the kind of returns that Warren Buffett has achieved with Berkshire…

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Warren Buffett is buying stocks. Should I?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been buying shares in a big way. Does that mean that there are opportunities for our writer…

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Falling FTSE 100 stocks: 1 to buy, 1 to avoid

| Stephen Wright

With share prices falling, our writer is seizing his opportunity with a top-quality FTSE 100 stock. But he's steering clear…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy in a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Share prices have been coming down recently amid fears of stagflation and political uncertainty. Amid the declines, our writer’s buying…

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3 reasons why I’m hoping the stock market goes DOWN in 2022

| Stephen Wright

With many market participants fearing falling stock prices, our writer is doing the opposite. Here’s why he’s hoping the stock…

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Better buy: Tesco shares vs Sainsbury shares

| Stephen Wright

Tesco and Sainsbury have businesses that are likely to hold up in a recession. But which shares are more attractive…

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3 hidden winners in the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

Hidden in the FTSE 100, our writer has found some stocks that have been producing exceptional returns for investors over…

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Is the 7.5% dividend on Legal & General shares too good to miss?

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that a big dividend and a faltering share price might mean that Legal & General shares are…

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash in 2022

| Stephen Wright

With the Bank of England set to raise interest rates, our investor shares how he’s getting himself ready for a…

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My top FTSE 250 stock to buy in May

| Stephen Wright

There’s a FTSE 250 stock that our writer has had his eye on for some time. Could May bring the…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in May

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks he’s found a quality growth stock, a steady dividend play, and a bargain value investment for his…

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My secret weapon for building passive income

| Stephen Wright

Worried about companies cutting their dividend payments? Our writer has a secret weapon that he’s using to keep the passive…

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Why the Amazon share price is falling today

| Stephen Wright

A reported net loss and disappointing revenue guidance are weighing on the Amazon share price today. Should our writer be…

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Is now the time to follow Warren Buffett into Apple stock?

| Stephen Wright

After a strong set of earnings and a small decline in the share price, our writer looks at whether now…

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Why I think the 37% drop in the Teladoc share price is a huge buying opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Cathie Wood favourite Teladoc Health is down 37% in response to a $6.6bn loss. Our writer take a close look…

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Why the Meta Platforms share price could soar again

| Stephen Wright

Meta Platforms reported earnings last night and the stock is higher in extended trading. Our writer looks at the report…

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