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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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What should investors do as the stock market sells off?

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As US tariffs hit UK stocks, share prices are heading lower. Stephen Wright thinks keeping things in perspective is crucial…

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Why investing in dividend stocks is my favourite way of earning a second income

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Instead of trying to start a business, Stephen Wright prefers to earn a second income by investing in some of…

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How much would someone need to invest to earn £43,100 per year in passive income?

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Building a portfolio that can fund a comfortable retirement using passive income takes time. But there are some ways to…

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Growth, value, and dividends: 3 ideas to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in February

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Stephen Wright thinks an industrial firm, a high street bank, and a REIT could be great choices for his Stocks…

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Forget Nvidia — this UK stock uses AI and has a 9% dividend yield too!

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RWS Holdings looks like an artificial intelligence casualty. But beneath the surface, Stephen Wright thinks there might be something exciting.

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After falling 6% in a week, should Microsoft be on my list of stocks to buy?

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With OpenAI being surpassed by DeepSeek’s cheaper and more powerful LLM, is now the time for investors to consider buying…

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Can the chancellor’s growth plans send these stocks soaring?

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Expanding Heathrow and building a new cancer hospital are on the chancellor’s agenda. But which stocks could be set to…

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As Tesla stock rises on more robotaxi claims, what should investors do?

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Tesla stock's up 4% after Elon Musk – again – announced that robotaxis are imminent. But is this really happening…

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A £10,000 investment in this UK dividend stock could earn me £2,500 per year in passive income

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Long-term investors don’t have to take risks on dividend stocks that have high yields. Stephen Wright explains why he’s taking…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I like better than Greggs

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The FTSE 250 has several household names for UK investors to consider. And Stephen Wright thinks one in particular is…

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Is this my chance to buy Nvidia shares?

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As Nvidia shares lose half a trillion in market value in a day, is this Stephen Wright’s chance to buy…

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Is DeepSeek about to cause a stock market crash?

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With the stock market dominated by US tech companies focused on AI, is DeepSeek's competitor to OpenAI about to brings…

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At a P/E ratio of 15, Greggs shares look like a once-in-a-decade opportunity for me

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Outside of the pandemic, shares in Greggs haven’t been this cheap in 10 years. But with its growth faltering, is…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to consider buying for long-term passive income

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Stephen Wright says a FTSE 100 stock at a 52-week low could be a great choice for investors looking for…

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Could a return to private ownership make NatWest shares a passive income goldmine?

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According to JP Morgan analysts, the UK government divesting its remaining stake in NatWest could make the shares a top…

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£10,000 invested in easyJet shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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The days of Covid-19 are in the past, but despite a strong recovery in revenues and profits, easyJet shares are…

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£5,000 invested in National Grid shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Shares in National Grid look like a steady choice. But Stephen Wright thinks the firm’s growth prospects might be better…

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Should I add this S&P 500 growth machine to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Stephen Wright is impressed by Netflix’s growth and the strength of its business. So should he be buying it in…

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JD Wetherspoon: are rising sales enough to offset higher costs for the FTSE 250 pub chain?

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The UK’s low-cost pub chain is still Stephen Wright’s top FTSE 250 stock to buy, even with the prospect of…

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Worried about UK stagflation? Consider buying dividend shares

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If the economy sees a period of low growth, along with stubborn inflation and unemployment, dividend shares could be the…

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2 UK shares trading below book value

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A low price-to-book multiple doesn’t always make a stock a bargain. But Stephen Wright thinks a pair of UK shares…

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Is the stock market broken?

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According to David Einhorn value investors have a problem with the way the stock market works at the moment. So…

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Down almost 10% from its highs, is this FTSE 100 stock a passive income no-brainer?

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Unilever shares have fallen from their recent highs. But with the business making rapid improvements, could this be a passive…

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2 FTSE 100 shares trading below book value

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Buying shares below book value can look like a recipe for successful investing. But as Stephen Wright points out, it…

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Are Legal & General shares just for the over 70s?

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Stephen Wright thinks Legal & General shares – like its products – aren’t that exciting, but those who think about…

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The FTSE 100 hits new record highs — what do I do now?

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The FTSE 100 seems to show investors aren’t as worried about things like the economy, inflation, or interest rates as…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock 12 months ago is now worth…

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Tesla stock's up 95% over the last 12 months, but exchange rates mean UK investors who bought the shares a…

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Warren Buffett strikes again

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Investors are always interested in what Warren Buffett is doing with Berkshire Hathaway’s cash. But the important thing is always…

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2 growth stocks that are ONLY for long-term investors

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Growth stocks can be great investments. But investors often need to wait a long time before they find out if…

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Why the Lloyds share price surged 6.3% on Wednesday

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Inflation coming in lower than expected caused the Lloyds share price to jump 6.3% on Wednesday. But should long-term investors…

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Should I buy 29,761 shares in this FTSE 250 dividend REIT for £1,000 a year in passive income?

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Stephen Wright's wondering whether it's a good idea to buy shares in a FTSE 250 REIT with a highly reliable…

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After a positive Q4 update, is the Vistry share price set to bounce back?

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The Vistry share price has been falling sharply as a result of cost issues in its South Division. But the…

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£10,000 invested in Games Workshop shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Despite inflation, higher interest rates, and a cost of living crisis, Games Workshop shares have gone from strength to strength…

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Prediction: 2 UK shares that could outperform Rolls-Royce between now and 2030

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Away from the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250, Stephen Wright thinks there are some UK shares with outstanding growth…

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As the Diageo share price falls another 6% in 2025, what should investors do?

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The rise of GLP-1 drugs is sending the Diageo share price lower. But Stephen Wright thinks investors should try to…

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Could this FTSE 100 stalwart turn my Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income machine?

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Tesco has been a resilient part of the FTSE 100 since 1996. But should Stephen Wright look to make it…

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Here’s my £1,000,000 plan for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stephen Wright thinks aiming for a million in his Stocks and Shares ISA before he retires could be realistic. But…

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1 key stock market indicator to watch this week

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The US Index of Consumer Sentiment is a key leading stock market indicator. And UK investors might want to pay…

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Investing £20,000 in this FTSE 250 stock today could net investors £1,944 in passive income this year

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After falling 11% in a week, this FTSE 250 company is set to return almost 10% of the its market…

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£5,000 invested in this FTSE 250 company 5 years ago is now worth over £24,000

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Stephen Wright looks at how a FTSE 250 food stock has more than quadrupled over the last five years –…

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