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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 passive income stocks I’m buying before an interest rate cut

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With the market expecting interest rates to fall in August, time might be running out for investors looking to buy…

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Is the National Grid share price a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

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The National Grid share price looks like a bargain. But there’s much more for investors to think about than a…

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The FTSE 100 stock I’ve been buying this week

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Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 slipping back this week has offered an opportunity in one of the highest-quality UK…

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UK property: a once-in-a-decade second income opportunity?

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Property prices are at record levels, but REIT share prices aren’t. Stephen Wright sees an opportunity for investors seeking a…

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3 steps to earning £100 a month in passive income

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Earning passive income from stocks is simple but not easy. Stephen Wright outlines the way to aim for £100 per…

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Michael Burry just bought 175,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company

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Scion Asset Management announced a $6.5bn stake in BP this week. But what could Michael Burry be seeing in an…

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How many BT shares would I need to earn a £10,000 second income?

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A 5.76% dividend yield is attractive, and if BT manages to bring down its costs, it might be a great…

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Here’s what investors need to know about the latest Warren Buffett stock

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The mystery stock Warren Buffett has been buying has been disclosed to be Chubb – an above-average business at a…

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Why the Experian share price is soaring after Q4 results

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The Experian share price is at all-time highs after the company’s latest trading update. But does 6% revenue growth justify…

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Admiral shares are an underrated passive income opportunity

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in the UK’s largest car insurance firm could be a better source of income than a…

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Why the Diploma share price is surging after a strong trading update

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The Diploma share price is up 7% after a strong earnings report. As the company keeps growing, is there still…

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£17,365 in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that in dividend shares for long-term passive income

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Interest rates might be higher than inflation, but Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is still the place to be…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

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With its debt coming down, its free cash flow going up, and a recovery in demand for cruises, could FTSE…

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How much passive income could I earn by investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to avoid dividend tax could grow a £100 monthly investment into a second income…

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No savings at 30? I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock to aim for a million

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Over the last 20 years, the FTSE 100 has returned just under 7% a year. And some of its stocks…

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I’d buy 10,257 shares in this UK REIT and reinvest the dividends to target a £6,857 second income

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With a 7% dividend yield, right now might be an unusually good opportunity to start earning a second income by…

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At a P/E ratio of 4, are IAG shares a bargain?

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IAG shares trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of 4. But Stephen Wright thinks the real cost to investors might be…

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I’d buy 2,386 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock to aim for £3,612 a year in passive income

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After a 33% decline, Rentokil Initial shares could be a great choice for investors looking for a lifetime of reliable…

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Why the Diageo share price looks like a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

The Diageo share price has fallen 14% as the FTSE 100 hits new highs. At its lowest price-to-sales ratio for…

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Is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain after the company’s latest trading update?

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The J D Wetherspoon share price is up 3% after the company’s latest trading update. Beyond the immediate issues, Stephen…

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If I invest £10,000 in Shell shares, how much passive income could I receive?

| Stephen Wright

With the company avoiding investing in solar and onshore wind generation, are Shell shares a viable choice for those seeking…

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Looking for AI shares to buy? Consider this FTSE 100 giant

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With the obvious artificial intelligence stocks looking expensive, Stephen Wright’s looking off the beaten track for AI shares to buy.

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Greggs shares for £100 in monthly passive income

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A dividend rising 11% a year, a resilient business model, and strong future prospects put Greggs among the best UK…

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With £1,000 to invest, should I buy growth stocks or income shares?

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Dividend shares are a great source of passive income, but how close to retirement, should investors think about shifting away…

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Is this growing UK fintech one of the best shares to buy now?

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With revenues growing at 24% and income growing at 36%, Wise looks like one of the best shares to buy…

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This UK dividend aristocrat looks like a passive income machine

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After a 14% fall in the company’s share price, Spectris is a stock that should be on the radar of…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price stalls, investors should consider buying

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The super-fast growth of the Rolls-Royce share price has come to an end for now, but Stephen wright thinks there…

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Revealed! The best-performing FTSE 250 shares of 2024

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A strong performance from the FTSE 100 masks the fact that six FTSE 250 stocks are up more than 39%…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 30% since January… and it still looks like a bargain

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When a stock's up 30%, the time to buy has often passed. But here’s a FTSE 100 stock for which…

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Record service revenues make Apple a stock to consider buying

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Despite declining iPhone sales and lower overall revenues, Apple stock is on the up. Stephen Wright looks at what investors…

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This FTSE 100 stock has what it takes to keep beating the market

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Stephen Wright looks at a UK stock that's outperformed the broader market since its IPO in 2006 and looks set…

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£10k in savings? This REIT could turn that into a £3,625 second income

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Stephen Wright thinks shares in a real estate investment trust with 5,308 houses and a 6.25% dividend yield could generate…

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How Warren Buffett got rich (and how to aim for something similar)

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Warren Buffett’s success is partly the result of good fortune. But even without this, investing in the stock market can…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in May

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Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month. Two UK stocks are…

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2 beaten-down dividend stocks to consider buying in May

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Stephen Wright thinks there are great opportunities in a pair of dividend stocks. Both are household names trading at unusually…

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1 top FTSE 100 growth stock to consider buying in May

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Halma’s decentralised business model and emphasis on returns on invested capital make it a growth stock that could reward investors…

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3 of my top stocks to consider buying in May

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With parts of the market looking expensive, Stephen Wright thinks a focus on quality is the way to go for…

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2 UK shares I’d sell in May… if I owned them

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Stephen Wright would be willing to part with a couple of UK shares – but only because others look like…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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How much passive income could I earn from 359 Diageo shares?

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After a year of share price declines, Stephen Wright looks at whether a FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat could be a…

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A £1k investment in this FTSE 250 stock 10 years ago would be worth £17,242 today

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Games Workshop shares have been a spectacularly good investment over the last 10 years. And Stephen Wright thinks there might…

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