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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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With £1,000 to invest I’d buy 19 shares in this opportunistic Dividend Aristocrat

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Rio Tinto shares currently come with a 6.75% dividend yield. And Stephen Wright's impressed with what looks like an opportunistic…

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With the US facing a potential recession, is it time to buy UK shares?

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As the Federal Reserve cuts rates, the S&P 500 looks vulnerable. UK shares seem cheap by comparison – is that…

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Here’s why I’m watching the BP share price

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As the company refocuses on its core competencies and abandons plans to reduce oil production, Stephen Wright's keeping an eye…

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After falling 13% in a day, should this FTSE 250 stock be on investor radars?

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As shares in FTSE 250 manufacturer Senior fall 13% in a day to hit a 52-week low, Stephen Wright thinks…

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Down 35% in a day, could the Vistry Group share price be the buying opportunity of the decade?

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As the Vistry Group share price crashes on news of higher costs, Stephen Wright wonders whether the FTSE 100 housebuilder…

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Why the Amazon share price could be an under-the-radar bargain

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The Amazon share price doesn’t look like a bargain. But by one key metric, it’s trading at an unusually cheap…

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If I had to put 100% of my net worth in 3 stocks, here’s what I’d buy

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A decade ago, Nick Sleep closed the Nomad Investment Partnership to buy just three stocks. The plan's worked, but what…

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No savings at 30? I’d invest £250 per month to aim for £49,511 per year in passive income

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With 37 years to retirement, there’s lots of time to build a passive income portfolio. And buying the right stocks…

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One of my favourite FTSE 100 stocks just fell 6%. Time to buy?

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With the Diploma share price down 6% last week, Stephen Wright thinks shares in the FTSE 100 distributor suddenly look…

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2 UK shares for value investors to consider buying

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From a buying perspective, Stephen Wright thinks this looks like a good time to consider shares in cruise company Carnival…

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Here’s why the stock market shouldn’t care about Tesla’s delivery numbers

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The market reacted badly to Tesla’s quarterly deliveries coming in below expectations, causing the stock to fall. Stephen Wright thinks…

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The Warren Buffett investment with 1,810% earnings growth

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When Warren Buffett first started buying Berkshire Hathaway Energy in 2000, it was making $122m a year. In 2023, it…

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Can the return of an old favourite get the JD Wetherspoon share price moving?

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The JD Wetherspoon share price is down 10% since the start of the year. But with its dividend reinstated, are…

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2 of the UK’s best-performing growth stocks

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The FTSE 100 isn’t usually thought of as the place to look for outstanding growth stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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1 stock I’d love to buy for growth, dividends, and share buybacks

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Stephen Wright thinks resilient share buybacks and a strong competitive position make a stock with a 2% dividend yield a…

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Is Nike the perfect buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Nike has one of the world’s best-known brands and now trades at a cheap valuation. Does that win it a…

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What’s next for the Shell share price?

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Iran’s missile attack has caused the price of oil to rise, taking energy stocks along with it. But what’s next…

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Down almost 7% in a day what’s going on with the IAG share price?

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Missile attacks in the Middle East have sent oil prices higher and the IAG share price down. Is this a…

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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 I’d invest £500 per month to aim for a £27,720 annual second income

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Can investing in UK stocks turn a £500 monthly investment into a £27,720 second income over 30 years. Stephen Wright…

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The Greggs share price falls as sales keep growing. What’s going on here?

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The company’s sales might be up, but the Greggs share price is not. Stephen Wright looks at whether or not…

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Croda International: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

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At a P/E ratio of 37, Croda International stock looks expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks it’s an rare opportunity for…

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2 things I’m watching in the stock market in October

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Whether it’s equities as a whole or individual stocks, Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is finely balanced at the…

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Here are my top 2 UK shares to buy right now

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Even in a relatively stable stock market, Stephen Wright thinks some outstanding opportunities to buy UK shares just presented themselves.

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At a P/E ratio of 7, is this FTSE 100 stock as cheap as it looks? Here’s what the charts say

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BP shares are trading at a 52-week low. But Stephen Wright thinks investors should handle the apparently cheap valuation with…

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What does Warren Buffett see in Occidental Petroleum?

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Despite selling shares in Apple and Bank of America, Warren Buffett has been consistently buying Occidental Petroleum. Why?

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Struggling to find stocks to buy? Here’s some advice from Charlie Munger

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Finding stocks to buy when share prices are rising can be a challenge. But investors needn’t worry – Charlie Munger…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d stash in an ISA for the long haul

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Growth stocks that also pay dividends can be great investments. But investors should be aware of the tax implications if…

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3 rock-solid dividend shares with yields up to 8.5%

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Stephen Wright thinks UK investors could target long-term passive income by considering three dividend shares that benefit from steady demand.

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As the Halma share price continues to rise, I think investors should take note of this winning growth stock

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As Halma’s latest trading update sends the stock higher, is the share price an opportunity to buy one of the…

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After falling 21% in a day, is the Card Factory share price an unmissable opportunity?

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Stephen Wright thinks the Card Factory share price falling as sales continue to grow doesn’t make sense. But is he…

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2 UK shares that could outperform in October

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Shares in UK companies that generate a lot of revenue in China have been struggling. But there might be signs…

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1 investment I’ve been selling from my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Warren Buffett has been selling Apple stock on tax grounds. But Stephen Wright has other reasons for cutting the investment…

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Don’t be fooled by a P/E of 29 — this FTSE 250 stock’s cheaper than it looks

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A FTSE 250 retailer at a P/E multiple of 29 doesn’t look like a stock to buy. But Stephen Wright…

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No savings at 50? Here are the stocks I’d buy to aim for a £4,037 second income in retirement

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With 15 years to retirement, it’s not too late to start investing for a second income. Stephen Wright outlines how…

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2 FTSE 100 outperformers I’ll buy in a stock market crash

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A stock market crash can be an outstanding opportunity for investors.  And the FTSE 100 has some shares that are…

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5 quality passive income stocks

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Building a diversified passive income portfolio takes stocks from different sectors and geographies. But the most important thing is focusing…

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Here’s the industry Warren Buffett says ‘is going to be around 100 years from now’

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Warren Buffett’s the king of long-term investing. But which industry does the Berkshire Hathaway CEO think won’t be disrupted for…

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Twice the revenues at half the price: here’s why I’ve been buying this oversold FTSE 100 stock

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After a 20% sell-off, Stephen Wright thinks shares in FTSE 100 pest control firm Rentokil are too cheap for him…

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Here’s the last investment I’d sell from my Stocks and Shares ISA

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There are various reasons to sell an investment. But Stephen Wright has one investment in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Where will the Tesla share price be 5 years from now?

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With robotaxis set to be unveiled next month, could ARK Invest be right in thinking the Tesla share price is…

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