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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

Does Nvidia’s growth make its share price a bargain right now?

| Stephen Wright

The Nvidia share price looks cheap if estimates of future earnings are accurate. But investors need to ask how plausible…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy National Grid shares?

| Stephen Wright

Things are about to look up for a FTSE 100 utilities firm for the first time in 10 years. So…

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Could investors bag a 17% dividend yield with shares in this UK retailer?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a UK discount retailer have been a great source of dividend income over the last few years. But…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,253 monthly second income?

| Stephen Wright

According to the Office for National Statistics, the median UK salary is £3,253 a month. But can you earn that…

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Why I’m buying cheap stocks in an ISA to try and retire early

| Stephen Wright

Our author is looking to make progress towards financial independence. But figuring out which stocks to buy is only one…

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Can you earn £1,000 a month in passive income with £34,800 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a terrific asset for investors seeking passive income. But is a 35% annual dividend…

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Covered calls: my new passive income strategy for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Selling covered calls could be a way to earn passive income for investors who own shares in companies that don’t…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock is my first buy in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright expects strong profit growth and capital returns from shares in a FTSE 250 company that’s down 50% from…

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What if the stock market crashes in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

The stock market is great when it’s going up, but what if it crashes? It’s a good question – but…

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Dividend shares could offer consistent income as interest rates fall in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Lower interest rates usually mean higher share prices. So investors might want to think about buying dividend shares now before…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is hiding a compelling growth story

| Stephen Wright

In general, real estate investment trusts aren’t known for having strong growth prospects. But this FTSE 100 REIT is a…

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Why Tesla stock outperformed the S&P 500 — again — in 2025

| Stephen Wright

As the Tesla share price shrugs off declining revenues and profits to climb 19%, what kind of further excitement will…

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Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market can put investors on the fast track to building wealth and earning passive income. And…

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Why Greggs shares crashed 40% in 2025

| Stephen Wright

Greggs has more stores than it had a year ago and total sales are higher, so is a 40% discount…

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Down 34% in 2025 — but could this be one of the UK’s top growth stocks for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

With clarity over research funding on the horizon, could Judges Scientific be one of the UK’s best growth stocks to…

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Which UK stocks can outperform in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Slow growth, lower inflation, rising unemployment – what does it all mean for investors looking for UK stocks that can…

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Warren Buffett’s advice about the best investment you can make looks more relevant than ever in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett doesn’t really need to use artificial intelligence. But his advice on investing is more relevant than ever in…

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This 8% yield could be a great addition to a portfolio of dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

Penny stocks don't usually make for great passive income investments. But dividend investors should consider shares in this under-the-radar UK…

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Why this 9.71% dividend yield might be a rare passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

This REIT offers a 9.71% dividend yield from a portfolio with high occupancy, long leases, and strong rent collection from…

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A 50% discount to NAV makes this REIT’s 9.45% dividend yield impossible for me to ignore

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in this UK REIT could be worth much more than the stock market is giving them…

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Can the Lloyds share price hit £1.30 in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Can the Lloyds share price reproduce its 2025 performance in the year ahead? Stephen Wright thinks investors shouldn’t be too…

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Down 45%, is it time to consider buying shares in this dominant tech company?

| Stephen Wright

In today’s stock market, it’s worth looking for opportunities to buy shares created by investors being more confident about AI…

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Is 2026 the year to consider buying oil stocks?

| Stephen Wright

The time to buy cyclical stocks is when they're out of fashion with investors. And that looks to be the…

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1 of the FTSE 100’s most reliable dividend stocks for me to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

With most dividend stocks with 6.5% yields, there's a problem with the underlying business. But LondonMetric Property is a rare…

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You can save £100 a month for 30 years to target a £2,000 a year second income, or…

| Stephen Wright

It’s never too early – or too late – to start working on building a second income. But there’s a…

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Is 2026 the year the Diageo share price bounces back?

| Stephen Wright

Will next year be the start of a turnaround for the Diageo share price? Stephen Wright looks at a key…

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Here’s my top FTSE 250 pick for 2026

| Stephen Wright

UK investors looking for under-the-radar opportunities should check out the FTSE 250. And 2026 could be an exciting year for…

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Here’s my number 1 passive income stock for 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a 5.5% dividend yield from a company with a strong competitive advantage is something passive income investors…

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Are Tesco shares easy money heading into 2026?

| Stephen Wright

The supermarket industry is known for low margins and intense competition. But analysts are bullish on Tesco shares – and…

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Can this airline stock beat the FTSE 100 again in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

After outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2025, International Consolidated Airlines Group has a promising plan to make its business more…

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1 Stocks and Shares ISA mistake that will make me a better investor in 2026

| Stephen Wright

All investors make mistakes. The best ones learn from them. That’s Stephen Wright’s plan to maximise returns from his Stocks…

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The key number that could signal a recovery for the Greggs share price in 2026

| Stephen Wright

The Greggs share price has crashed in 2025, but is the company facing serious long-term challenges or are its issues…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hit £16 in 2026? Here’s what the experts think

| Stephen Wright

The Rolls-Royce share price has been unstoppable. Can AI data centres and higher defence spending keep the momentum going in…

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New to the stock market? Here’s how you can give yourself a huge advantage

| Stephen Wright

Stock market crashes can make buying shares intimidating. But investors don’t need specialist skills or knowledge to give themselves a big…

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UK stocks: the contrarian choice for 2026

| Stephen Wright

UK stocks aren’t the consensus choice for investors at the moment. But some smart money managers who are looking to…

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Down 20% in 2025, shares in this under-the-radar UK defence tech firm could be set for a strong 2026

| Stephen Wright

Cohort shares are down 20% this year, but NATO spending increases could offer UK investors a huge potential opportunity going…

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New to investing? Here’s Warren Buffett’s strategy for starting from scratch

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says he could find opportunities to earn a 50% annual return in the stock market if he was…

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Last-minute Christmas shopping? These shares look like good value…

| Stephen Wright

Consumer spending has been weak in the US this year. But that might be creating opportunities for value investors looking…

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How I’m aiming to outperform the S&P 500 with just 1 stock

| Stephen Wright

A 25% head start means Stephen Wright feels good about his chances of beating the S&P 500 – at least,…

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Prediction: I think these FTSE 100 shares can outperform in 2026

| Stephen Wright

All businesses go through challenges. But Stephen Wright thinks two FTSE 100 shares that have faltered in 2025 could outperform…

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