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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

2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Should I buy them for passive income?

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Are these FTSE-listed passive income stocks too cheap to miss? Or are they value traps investors should avoid like the…

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Investing Articles

2 penny shares I’m looking at to target explosive returns

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Investing in penny shares can be high risk. But the potential for spectacular capital gains can make them worth adding…

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This FTSE 100 share is on sale! Should I buy it?

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Recent market volatility means NatWest Group's share price has plummeted. But I'd still rather buy other FTSE 100 value shares…

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2 AI stocks I might buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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I'm searching for the hottest growth stocks to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two AI stocks…

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3 reasons I’d ignore Lloyds shares and buy other cheap FTSE 100 stocks!

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There are plenty of top-quality, low-cost FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy today. So why should I take risk…

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Is BAE Systems the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend share?

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BAE Systems has a terrific record of long-term dividend growth. So should I buy the FTSE 100 defence giant to…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

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Are Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares too cheap to miss following heavy share price weakness? Here's what I plan to…

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2 red-hot UK growth stocks I might buy today

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I think these UK stocks could experience serious capital appreciation during the next 10 years. Here's why I'd add them…

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11.7% and 8% yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I bought for long-term passive income!

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I bought these FTSE dividend heroes to build wealth over the next decade, perhaps longer. Here's why I'm considering increasing…

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8.3% and 4.8% yields! 2 hot dividend shares I’m looking to buy

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I think these dividend shares could be great ways to make long-term passive income. And recent share price weakness means…

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10.4% yield! Here’s Glencore’s dividend forecast for 2023

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The Glencore share price looks too cheap based on current earnings and dividend forecasts. So should I buy it for…

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2 top value stocks I’ve bought to hold for 10 years!

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I've been searching for the best value stocks to buy. And I think building my stakes in these top UK…

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Why Santander’s share price might be too cheap to miss!

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The Santander share price looks like a brilliant bargain to me. Here's why I think it could deliver mighty shareholder…

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2 cheap UK shares! Which of these FTSE 100 stocks should I buy?

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These UK value shares trade on earnings multiples below the average for British large-cap stocks. But which would I buy…

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4 hot penny stocks investors should check out!

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I think these penny stocks could be top buys this May. They provide exposure to lucrative sectors including green energy…

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How FTSE 100 shares could provide £12,169 of passive income in retirement!

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Markets can go up and down. But over the long term, UK share markets have a great track record of…

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2 FTSE 100 bargain stocks! Time to buy?

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On paper, these popular FTSE 100 stocks would appear to be too cheap to miss. So should I add them…

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FIRE investing! How I’ve created a diverse portfolio of FTSE 100 shares to build wealth

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Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to make long-term wealth. Here's how I've made it part…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend shares! Which should I buy in May?

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These cheap FTSE 100 shares have attracted lots of buyers in recent weeks. Yet which should I buy this month…

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3 top penny stocks I might buy for my ISA in May!

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Penny stocks can be a great way to supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these small-cap UK shares are…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares! Which would I buy in May?

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Could these dividend shares be great sources of long-term passive income? Here's why I would -- or wouldn't -- buy…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in May!

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I think these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could supercharge my long-term wealth. Here's why I might add them to…

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Are these cheap FTSE 100 shares brilliant bargains or value traps?

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Investors have plenty of value stocks to choose from on the FTSE 100. But share pickers need to be careful…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

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The GSK share price offers solid all-round value for money right now. Should investors buy the FTSE firm based on…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy in May?

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The FTSE index is packed with top value stocks following recent market volatility. Are the following UK blue-chip shares too…

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7.8% and 6.8% dividend yields! 2 beaten-down UK stocks I’d buy in May

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I'm searching for the best value shares to buy. Here are two exceptional UK dividend stocks I'll be looking to…

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2 top UK value stocks I might buy in May!

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Recent stock market volatility has created a sea of top-quality value stocks. These cheap UK shares have attracted my attention…

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Should investors buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares in May?

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So Rolls-Royce shares offer exceptional value on paper. But is the business a screaming buy or a high-risk stock to…

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Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with UK shares

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Patience is a virtue, as they say. Market expert Sarah Coles explains how taking a long-term approach to investing in…

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2 top penny stocks I might buy in May!

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Buying penny stocks can help supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these two particular small-caps could be great long-term…

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8.5% and 7% yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares I might buy for passive income

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I think these high-yield FTSE shares could be among the greatest for passive income investors. Here's why they're on my…

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3 top penny stocks I’m considering buying

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Buying penny stocks can be a great way to supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these small-caps could be…

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8.1% yield! A FTSE 100 dividend stock I might buy before May

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This FTSE 100 passive income stock offers yields more than double the index average. Here's why I'm considering adding to…

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Is Lloyds the best FTSE 100 dividend stock for me to buy?

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The cheap Lloyds share price means its dividend yields currently soar above the FTSE 100 average. Should I buy the…

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7%+ yields! 3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy as profit warnings soar

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These dividend shares offer yields that tower above the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 averages. Here's why I'd buy them…

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9.5% and 7.9% yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares I want to buy for passive income

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I think these cheap FTSE dividend stocks could help me make a market-beating second income. Here's why I think they're…

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2 UK stocks to watch this week!

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Investing experts Russ Mould and Danni Hewson of AJ Bell expect these UK stocks to dominate market chatter in the…

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10.9% dividend yield! Here’s the Direct Line dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

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Direct Line shares offer spectacular dividend yields at current prices. But is the company really in a position to meet…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’ve bought to target retirement riches!

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I'm not despairing over the prospect of a weakened State Pension. I think buying top dividend stocks could help me…

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Is now the time to buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares?

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At first glance Rolls-Royce's share price looks too cheap to ignore. But is the FTSE 100 firm a brilliant value…

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