Recent Articles

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

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

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

Read more »

Investing Articles

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

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

Read more »

Investing Articles

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

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

Read more »

Investing Articles

1 key stock market indicator to watch this week

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

Read more »

Investing Articles

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

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

Read more »

Investing Articles

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

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

Read more »

Closeup of "interest rates" text in a newspaper
Investing Articles

Why I think right now could be the best time to buy UK stocks in over 20 years

UK bond yields hitting multi-decade highs are causing UK stocks to fall. Stephen Wright thinks there are opportunities, but investors…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 dividend growth stocks analysts think are strong buys right now

Growth stocks that also distribute cash offer investors the best of both worlds. Stephen Wright looks at two that have…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I asked Anthropic’s Claude for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now. I’m impressed with what it said

Can artificial intelligence identify the best FTSE 100 stock to buy right now? Stephen Wright tried it out – and…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

Greggs shares plunge 11% despite growing sales. Is this my chance to buy?

As the company’s Q4 trading update reveals 8% revenue growth, Greggs shares are falling sharply. Should Stephen Wright be rushing…

Read more »

Investing Articles

How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Stephen Wright thinks he could turn £15,000 today into £1,000 per month by using one of his favourite dividend stocks…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why I’m looking to buy FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares right now

Stephen Wright thinks the strong are about to get even stronger when it comes to UK companies – and now…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Shares in this UK Dividend Aristocrat could be a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

With shares trading at their lowest price-to-book multiple for 10 years, could UK dividend aristocrat be a once-in-a-decade passive income…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Investors who bought shares in this under-the-radar UK small-cap a year ago have already doubled their money

Despite Cohort shares more than doubling in the last 12 months, Stephen Wright thinks there could still be more to…

Read more »

Investing Articles

At a P/E ratio of 8, are shares in this FTSE 100 winner unbelievable value?

3i is a top-performing UK stock that trades at a P/E multiple of 8. Should value investors be snapping up…

Read more »

Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
Investing Articles

2 shares to consider for turning an empty ISA into a £31,301 a year passive income machine

Earning passive income doesn’t take huge amounts of cash to start with. Investing in great companies consistently over time can…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Can this FTSE 250 underperformer turn things around in 2025?

After underperforming since its IPO, shares in Dr Martens have finally started to show some life. Is 2025 the year…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Ahead of its merger with Three, is Vodafone’s share price worth a punt?

The Vodafone share price continues to fall despite the firm’s deal to merge with Three being approved. Could this be…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I was wrong about the IAG share price last year. Should I buy it in 2025?

The IAG share price soared in 2024 and analysts are expecting more of the same in 2025. So should Stephen…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to consider that could help investors reach £1,000,000

Stephen Wright highlights two FTSE 100 stocks with strong growth prospects for the long term that could be ideal for…

Read more »

Hand of person putting wood cube block with word VALUE on wooden table
Investing Articles

Here’s my stock market resolution for 2025

Stephen Wright’s sticking to his value investing principles this year in the stock market. But he’s also looking to minimise…

Read more »

Investing Articles

After treading water for 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock is set for a crucial 2025

With 86% market share, Rightmove is essentially a monopoly. But Stephen Wright thinks 2025 is going to be a make-or-break…

Read more »

Runner standing at the starting point with 2025 year for starting in new year 2025 to achieve business planing and success concept.
Investing Articles

Here’s my plan for maximising the returns from my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025

After a good 2024, Stephen Wright has two key ideas he wants to implement in his Stocks and Shares ISA…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why the Diageo share price fell 10% in 2024

The Diageo share price fell 10% last year. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock market's being too pessimistic about a…

Read more »

White female supervisor working at an oil rig
Investing Articles

Why the BP share price fell 16% in 2024

Oil prices have been falling since April causing BP shares to do the same. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s much…

Read more »

Young Black man sat in front of laptop while wearing headphones
Investing Articles

After a 50% decline in Q4, is now the time to buy Vistry shares?

Stephen Wright thinks a falling share price could be his chance to buy shares in a UK housebuilder with a…

Read more »

Businesswoman calculating finances in an office
Investing Articles

Here’s an unusual idea for UK investors seeking a second income

Stephen Wright outlines why he thinks Experian shares could generate a substantial second income despite having a dividend yield of…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Below 55p, are Lloyds shares a bargain going into 2025?

With the threat of potential liability concerning car loans hanging over the company, how should investors think about valuing Lloyds…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Investors who bought shares in this Dividend Aristocrat in 2019 have already got a third of their cash back

British American Tobacco shares have generated plenty of dividends in the last few years. But Stephen Wright says investors could…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Could the easyJet share price hit £9 in 2025?

Lower fuel costs are set to mean higher profits for easyJet, but could the share price climb 60% from its…

Read more »

The flag of the United States of America flying in front of the Capitol building
Investing Articles

Forget the S&P 500 — here are the top 2 US stocks on my buy list right now

With analysts looking for even stronger returns from the companies known as the ‘Magnificent Seven’, Stephen Wright’s looking outside the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

UK shares: is this under-the-radar growth stock set to surge in 2025?

Shares in UK packaging firm Macfarlane don’t get much coverage. But cyclically low earnings combined with a depressed multiple has…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Here’s what I’m waiting for with the Unilever share price in 2025

The Unilever share price has had a very strong 2024. But Stephen Wright thinks a potential opportunity could be coming…

Read more »

New year resolutions 2025 on desk. 2025 resolutions list with notebook, coffee cup on table.
Investing Articles

“ARK appoints Warren Buffett as CEO” (and other headlines investors won’t see in 2025…)

Warren Buffett changing course to invest in disruptive innovation isn’t going to happen in the New Year. What else do…

Read more »

Investing Articles

With no savings at 40, should an investor look at growth stocks or value shares?

Stephen Wright thinks investors should consider focusing on value shares as they get closer to retirement. But 28 years is…

Read more »

Pink 3D image of the numbers '2025' growing in size
Investing Articles

If oil prices climb in 2025, this stock’s set to gush passive income

Beyond the likes of BP and Shell, Stephen Wright thinks there’s an interesting opportunity for passive income from oil. But…

Read more »

Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
Investing Articles

Does a 9.3% yield and a growing dividend make Legal & General shares a passive income no-brainer?

Legal & General shares have been a bad investment over the last five years. But could it be a huge…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Does acquiring Direct Line make Aviva shares a buy?

A big acquisition should give Aviva greater scale and profitability, increasing the value of its shares. But is it an…

Read more »

Investing Articles

After a 25% decline in 2024, this FTSE 250 stock is top of my buy list for the New Year

Stephen Wright’s top investment idea is a FTSE 250 stock that’s down 25% this year in an industry that’s under…

Read more »

Inflation in newspapers
Investing Articles

2 inflation-resistant growth stocks to consider buying in 2025

Rising prices are back on the macroeconomic radar, meaning growth prospects are even more important for investors looking for stocks…

Read more »