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Royston Wild

I am a seasoned freelance financial journalist specialising in global stock markets. I was formerly a stocks and commodities reporter -- and editor of print and online FX market coverage -- at Shares Magazine, providing information and analysis for readers to make sound investment decisions in the UK and overseas. I was also a regular contributor to the magazine's extensive catalogue of bookazines and trading guides. Prior to this I was a reporter with the BaseMetals.com and TheBullionDesk.com newswires, breaking the latest news and providing in-depth analyses of the base and precious metals markets.

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Is DS Smith’s share price too cheap to ignore after a fresh trading update?

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DS Smith's share price trades on a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around seven times. Is it time for FTSE 100…

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Are Lloyds or Aviva shares the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

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Lloyds is regularly celebrated as one of the FTSE 100's best value shares. But is it really a better discount…

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1 in 7 Brits have NO savings! Here’s what I’d do to start a Stocks & Shares ISA at age 40

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Here's how regular investment in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could help new Stocks and Shares ISA investors retire…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy to target a £38,579 passive income

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I'm building a portfolio of formidable FTSE 100 shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's one I think could…

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5%+ yield! 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m considering buying this March

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These delicious FTSE 100 income stocks are on sale right now! Here's why our writer Royston Wild is considering adding…

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8.7% yield! How many cheap Vodafone shares must I buy for a £100 monthly dividend income?

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Royston Wild thinks Vodafone shares look like a steal at current prices! In fact, with a near-9% yield, a lump…

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How many National Grid shares must I buy for a £100 monthly second income?

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I think National Grid could be one of the safest options for investors seeking a dividend income. And today its…

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How many cheap Legal & General shares must I buy for a £100 monthly passive income?

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Legal & General shares offer dividend yields that climb close to 10% next year. So I'm looking to buy more…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 250 stocks I’d add to my ISA before April’s deadline!

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These two FTSE 250 stocks have tremendous investment potential. And right now they're on sale! Here's why I'm hoping to…

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Here’s how I could go from £0 to £1m+ with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares!

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I think loading up on FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares is a great long-term investing strategy. Here's one excellent…

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Last-minute ISA buys! 2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks I’d grab before April’s deadline

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Aviva and Greencoat UK Wind shares look stunningly cheap at current prices. Here Royston Wild explains why he's looking to…

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A brilliantly reliable FTSE 100 share I plan to never sell!

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This FTSE-quoted share has raised dividends for more than 30 years on the spin! Here's why I plan to hold…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to target lifetime of passive income!

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Royston Wild has been searching for the best FTSE 350 stocks to buy for long-term dividend income. Here are two…

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Why I’d ignore Lloyds’ cheap share price and buy these FTSE 100 bargains

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I'm unmoved by the cheapness of the Lloyds Banking share price today. Here's why I plan to snap up other…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in March!

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Now could be a great time for fans of FTSE 100 value stocks to go investing. Here are a couple…

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I’d buy FTSE 250 shares like this one to build long-term wealth!

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With long-term returns of 11%, investing in FTSE 250 shares could be an excellent way for me to build long-term…

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Here’s why I’m investing most of my savings in FTSE 100 shares!

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I think investing in FTSE 100 shares is one of the best ways that UK investors can make long-term returns.…

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Are Lloyds shares an excellent buy after 2023’s record profits?

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Lloyds shares are on the ropes despite news of better-than-forecast earnings for 2023. Is the FTSE bank now too cheap…

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Big trouble in China sinks HSBC shares. Should I invest after record FY results?

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HSBC shares have slumped following a disappointing end to 2023 for the FTSE stock. Royston Wild explains why this may…

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Are BAE Systems shares a buy following brilliant FY trading numbers?

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BAE Systems shares have failed to ignite following the release of latest financials. But Royston Wild expects the FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to target market-beating wealth by 2054!

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Looking for top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy? Here are two our writer Royston Wild would buy today and…

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Here’s how I’d target £496k in FTSE 100 shares and £19k of passive income in a Stocks & Shares ISA

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I invest as much surplus cash as I can at the end of the month in my Stocks and Shares…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price an irresistible bargain?

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Is Rolls-Royce's share price the FTSE 100's greatest bargain today? Royston Wild explains why he would -- and wouldn't --…

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2 dividend growth shares I’d buy to boost the passive income from my ISA

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I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could prove a great way to grow my wealth. Give…

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As Currys’ share price rockets, here’s another potentially hot UK takeover target!

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Takeover news has driven Currys' share price through the roof! Here's another FTSE 250 share that Royston Wild thinks could…

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At 41.5p, is the Lloyds share price now irresistibly cheap?

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The Lloyds share price offers a twin bonus of low P/E ratio and 7%+ dividend yield. But is the FTSE…

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At £16.70, I think this FTSE 100 stock could be 24% undervalued!

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The GSK share price offers sector-leading value at current prices. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100 stock is on…

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2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a lifetime of passive income!

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I think these REITs could be a great way to make a market-beating passive income. Here's why they're on my…

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At 230p, I think this FTSE 100 dividend share could be 14% undervalued!

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I've been building my position in this unloved FTSE powerhouse in recent days. Here's why I think it's one of…

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At £39.30, I think this top FTSE 250 share could be 20% undervalued!

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The FTSE 100's big banks like Lloyds might look like brilliant value on paper. But I'd rather load up on…

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At 108p, I think this FTSE 100 stock could be 89% undervalued!

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The JD Sports share price has sunk since the new year. Royston Wild thinks this could be a dip buying…

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2 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

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Royston Wild is looking for the best-value dividend stocks to buy in early 2024. Here are two he thinks could…

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A top FTSE 250 share I’d buy to target a 10-year second income!

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This UK share has been growing dividends strongly since the mid-2010s. I think it will remain a top buy for…

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£10,000 in savings? I’d aim for £633k in FTSE 100 shares and £25k a year of passive income

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I'm aiming for a blistering second income by prioritising investment in FTSE 100 shares. Here's how this strategy could supercharge…

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2 penny stocks I’m thinking of buying to hold all the way to 2034!

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I think these penny stocks could deliver huge returns over the next decade. Here's why I'm thinking of adding them…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

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Hargreaves Lansdown ISA holders have been piling into these FTSE 100 stocks! Here's why I'd buy them for my own…

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£15k in savings? I’d aim for £817k in dividend shares and £32k a year of passive income

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Our Foolish writer Royston Wild has come up with a plan he thinks can generate a brilliant passive income in…

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I’d invest £480 a month in FTSE 100 stocks to target a comfortable retirement!

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Regularly investing FTSE 100 stocks can help investors make a healthy passive income for retirement. Here Royston Wild reveals his…

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3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could keep plummeting!

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Lloyds Banking Group has seen its share price fall by more than a fifth in the past year. And Royston…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for a £1,820 passive income in 2024!

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These FTSE 350 stocks offer some of the biggest dividend yields out there. And I think they can steadily grow…

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