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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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Investing Articles

Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy in October?

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UK shares can be a great way for investors to make a second income. So I'm searching the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Is Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?

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The Direct Line share price has sunk in 2023, meaning dividend yields have shot through the roof. Should I buy…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend share for a second income?

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Housebuilders have long been popular buys for investors seeking to make a second income with UK shares. Should I buy…

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2 rock-solid FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in 2024!

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I’m hoping to have some spare cash to invest in the coming weeks. Here are two shares (including a falling…

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Investing Articles

Could these UK dividend stocks make me a HUGE passive income?

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Severe market volatility in 2023 leaves many top dividend stocks with gigantic yields. Here are two that City analysts expect…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d avoid in October!

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Fair warning! I believe these high-yield UK shares could deliver underwhelming dividends in the short term.

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2 top value UK shares I’d buy in October!

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I'm hoping to buy these UK shares for my portfolio if I have cash to invest in October. Both are…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for £1,310 of passive income in 2024!

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UK shares have proved to be a great way for investors to generate a healthy passive income. Here are two…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy in October!

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These top UK shares offer excellent value following recent share price volatility. Here's why I'd add them to my value…

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Investing Articles

Is Imperial Brands the best FTSE 100 bargain for this October?

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This popular FTSE stock offers exceptional all-round value for money, at least on paper. Should I buy it to boost…

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A cheap FTSE 100 stock I’ll be avoiding in October!

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The Tesco share price has picked up some solid momentum since August. Should I consider buying this cut-price FTSE 100…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares through to 2025!

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Oil giant BP offers dividend yields well above the FTSE 100 average, based on current forecasts. So should I buy…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

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Using one popular valuation metric, it seems Rolls-Royce shares might still be too cheap to miss. So should I buy…

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Are cheap Lloyds shares now a no-brainer buy?

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The Lloyds share price looks like excellent value at a current 44.4p. But is it really a brilliant stock to…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks on my shopping list for October!

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I've been scanning the FTSE 100 and other UK indexes for top value stocks to buy. Here are two I'm…

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2 heroic dividend stocks I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income!

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I think these dividend stocks could provide key planks in a winning UK shares portfolio. Here's why I'd buy them…

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3 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks I’m hoping to buy in October!

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I think these high-yield UK dividend shares could be too cheap to miss. This is why I'm considering adding all…

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Investing Articles

Down 44%, is the Keywords Studios share price a brilliant bargain?

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On paper, the Keywords Studios share price looks like it could be too cheap to ignore. But does the threat…

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income!

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I'm hoping to use any surplus cash I have to buy top dividend stocks. These two UK shares are near…

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Investing Articles

3 dirt-cheap dividend shares I’d love to buy right now

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I think these UK dividend shares could deliver spectacular long-term returns. And what's more, I think at current prices they…

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Is easyJet the FTSE 250’s greatest value stock?

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Today easyJet shares trade on rock-bottom earnings multiples and carry large dividend yields. Is the airline too good to miss…

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Value Shares

Down 20%, a dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today!

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I hope to have some spare cash to invest in the coming days. And this FTSE-listed share is near the…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the UPGRADED dividend forecasts for BAE Systems to 2025!

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FTSE 100 weapons specialist BAE Systems has an excellent track record of dividend growth, and current forecasts suggest there's more…

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Investing Articles

4 FTSE 250 stocks I’d love to buy right now!

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I think these FTSE 250 stocks could be great buys for a winning portfolio. I expect them to deliver huge…

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Investing Articles

2 top penny stocks I’m looking to buy for the lithium boom

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The lithium sector is tipped to explode, and these penny stocks could be great ways to capitalise on the boom.…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends in 2024!

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Recent market volatility has turbocharged dividend yields on many top FTSE 100 stocks. Here are two I'd buy for passive…

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Investing Articles

Are BT shares the FTSE 100’s best bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

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The BT share price has sunk lately. Should I consider opening a stake in the FTSE 100 firm? Or is…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is still rocketing! Time to buy in?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has taken off thanks to internal improvement and the airline industry recovery. Should I snap up the…

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Redrow’s share price rises 4% following full-year update. Time to buy in?

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The Redrow share price is gaining fresh momentum after a positive reaction to full-year results. Should I snap up the…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Which should I buy for a second income?

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These UK blue-chip shares are both popular dividend stocks with investors seeking a market-beating second income. Which should I buy…

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7.3%+ dividend yields! 4 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for a second income

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I'm looking to make a big second income from UK shares. And I'm expecting these top stocks to deliver big…

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6.6% dividend yield! Should I buy high-yield Lloyds shares to boost my passive income?

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I'm searching for the best high-yield UK shares to buy. Could this FTSE 100 bank be what I've been looking…

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5.8% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income?

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Housebuilder Persimmon offers one of the biggest forward dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. So is it a stock…

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6.4% and 5.7% yields! 2 top dividend shares I’d buy before the end of 2023

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I think these dividend shares are top buys for long-term passive income. Here's why I'll be looking to buy them…

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Which of these 6% FTSE 100 yields should I buy? Here’s what the charts say!

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These FTSE-listed shares are on sale this September! Here's why I think they could be too cheap for lovers of…

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8.1% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 value stock in Q4?

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This income share is loved by fans of value stocks. Its dividend yield for 2024 is twice as large as…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for easyJet shares!

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City brokers are expecting easyJet shares to pay above-average dividends during the next few years. Should I buy the FTSE…

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8.8% dividend yield! Should I buy cheap Direct Line shares for passive income?

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Direct Line's dividend yields are approaching double-digit territory. But would I be better off buying other cheap shares for passive…

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4 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for long-term passive income!

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These Footsie and FTSE 250 stocks could be a great way for UK share investors like me to target a…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague this September!

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These cheap FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to pay dividends that could supercharge my passive income. But I'd still rather…

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