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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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As the FTSE 100 slumps, here are 2 great bargain shares to consider!

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These FTSE 100 shares have plummeted as fears over the macroeconomic backdrop grow. Here's why they could be top dip…

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3 cheap FTSE shares I’m considering before next month’s ISA deadline!

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Looking for the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in an Individual Savings Account (ISA)? Here are a few…

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Here’s the 12-month price forecast for ITV shares!

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ITV shares have leapt after news of a large profits bump in 2024. Can the FTSE 250 share build on…

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If a 40-year-old puts £500 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have to retire on

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Significant tax benefits mean the Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a great way to build a large retirement fund.

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Are these 2 of the best dividend stocks to consider buying in these uncertain times?

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Searching for safe-haven dividend stocks to buy? Here are two from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 I think merit…

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Up 10% today, can Games Workshop shares continue to soar?

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Games Workshop is one of the FTSE 100's brightest shares at the start of 2025. Can it keep its multi-year…

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A FTSE 100 share and an ETF for cautious investors to consider in March!

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A lump sum investment in this FTSE 100 share and this gold fund could pay dividends in what's shaping up…

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2 of the best value stocks to consider buying in March?

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Precious metals and defence stocks have been some of the best shares to buy at the start of 2025. Here…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 year ago is now worth…

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Greggs shares have slumped to two-and-a-half-year lows as tough trading conditions endure. What should UK share investors do now?

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Growth, dividends, and value! 3 top ETFs to consider for a balanced UK shares portfolio

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These London-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help investors in UK shares enjoy a strong and stable return over time.

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A last-minute growth ETF to consider before next month’s ISA deadline!

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With a 540%-plus price rise over nearly a decade, this ETF could be a great investment for ISA investors to…

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8.4% dividend yield! Here’s a FTSE 100 share to consider in March for passive income

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A lump sum or regular investment in this FTSE 100 share could help investors supercharge their passive income, reckons Royston…

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Only 28% of Gen X are on track for a comfortable retirement! Could buying UK stocks help?

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Looking for ways to supercharge your retirement fund? Investing in UK stocks is one path I think deserves serious consideration.

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How do Nvidia shares measure up as a GARP investment?

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Profits at the chipmaker are tipped to keep booming over the short term. Does this make Nvidia's shares an attractive…

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How do BAE Systems shares measure up as a GARP investment?

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BAE Systems' shares continue to surge on talk that NATO budgets will rise sharply. Does the FTSE 100 stock offer…

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2 alternative AI stocks for savvy investors to consider in March!

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A lump sum or regular investment in these leftfield AI stocks could deliver huge long-term returns, reckons Royston Wild.

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Here’s the Greggs share price forecast for the next 12 months!

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Greggs' share price has collapsed by more than a third in six months. Is this FTSE 250 share down and…

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£20k to invest? 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to consider for a potential £1,220 passive income!

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I think these two very different high-yield FTSE 250 stocks could be great sources of dividend income over the long…

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How do Lloyds shares measure up as a GARP investment?

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Hopes of strong profits growth continue to drive Lloyds shares skywards. Does the FTSE 100 bank now still offer value…

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If a 40-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks & Shares ISA, here’s what they could have to retire on

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The tax-efficient Stocks and Shares ISA can be a powerful weapon in helping Britons to build long-term wealth, as I'll…

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How do Tesla shares measure up as a GARP investment?

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Tesla shares continue to plummet. So how does the automaker now look from a value perspective? Royston Wild investigates.

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Up 10% in 2025, can this FTSE 100 recovery share keep soaring?

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Smith & Nephew's share price has risen as optimism over its transformation plan improves. Is the FTSE 100 share now…

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Here’s how to target a £20k+ passive income in retirement with UK stocks!

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My favourite way to target a large retirement income is from dividends and share price growth. Here's how investors can…

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Could these former penny stocks continue soaring in March?

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Looking for top momentum shares to buy? While not without risk, these penny stocks are worth serious consideration, in my…

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Down 50% in a year, could this be the FTSE 250’s best recovery stock?

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B&M European Value Retail's share price hasn't been this low for years. Is the FTSE 250 company now a compelling…

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Here’s the 12-month price forecast for Barclays shares!

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Barclays shares are tipped by City brokers to continue rising sharply. Does this make the FTSE 100 bank a no-brainer…

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£10k invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Vodafone's shares have collapsed in value since early 2020. Could it now be a great recovery stock for FTSE 100…

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2 hot REITS to consider for a long-term second income!

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A lump sum or regular investment in these real estate investment trusts (REITs) could help supercharge an investor's second income.

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2 surging FTSE 250 shares to consider in March!

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These FTSE 250 shares have soared in value over the past year. And Royston Wild thinks they could continue to…

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Here’s the BAE Systems share price forecast for the next 12 months!

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Rising defence spending has helped BAE Systems' share price to more than double since early 2022. Can the FTSE stock…

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P/Es below 8 and dividend yields above 6%! 3 bargain UK shares to consider

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Looking for cheap UK shares to buy today? Here are three terrific options, whose P/E ratios and dividend yields demand…

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Here’s the Lloyds share price forecast for the next 12 months!

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Lloyds' share price continues to rocket at the beginning of 2025. Is the FTSE 100 bank now in danger of…

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Worried about the future of the Cash ISA? Consider investing like this for potentially great returns

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The Cash ISA is tipped for massive changes in the coming months. This could provide fresh opportunities for savers, says…

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£20k across this FTSE 100 share and ETF would have more than DOUBLED in just 5 years!

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Looking for ways to supercharge your stocks portfolio? Consider a lump sum investment in this FTSE 100 share and this…

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Should I consider buying Glencore as its share price slumps to multi-year lows?

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FTSE 100 stock Glencore continues to see its share price slump. Now at its cheapest since September 2021, should I…

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7%+ dividend yield! 2 high-yield shares to consider for a £1,420 passive income

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Considering a lump sum investment in these passive income shares could deliver huge dividends in 2025 and beyond. Royston Wild…

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Here’s how £421 in a Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA each month could become £400k+!

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Spreading a monthly investment across a Cash ISA and Stocks and Shares ISA can help individuals effectively balance risk and…

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2 cheap UK stocks I think could thrive during a tough 2025

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Looking for the best low-cost UK stocks to buy? Here are two whose share prices could fly even if the…

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Forget Lloyds’ cheap share price! I’d rather consider this FTSE 100 bargain share

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Lloyds' share price might appear too cheap to miss at first glance. But this FTSE-listed share could be a better…

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A £10,000 investment in BAE Systems shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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BAE Systems' shares have lifted off since the start of the decade. But can the FTSE 100 defence giant continue…

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