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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

Is the party over for the S&P 500 as Trump’s tariffs loom?

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Donald Trump's planned tariffs have cast doubts on the future performance of the S&P 500. What should investors do now?

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3 top tips to consider for building a second income in retirement!

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Looking to boost your chances of a comfortable retirement? These investing strategies could help build a large second income.

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Here’s the dividend forecast on Vodafone shares through to 2027!

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Despite the dividend cut, yields on Vodafone shares still beat the FTSE 100 average. Could they be a great buy…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to consider to target dazzling returns to 2040!

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Looking for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy to target long-term returns? Here are two of my favourites at…

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£20k across these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would have almost doubled an investor’s money in just 5 years!

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a powerful weapon in managing risk AND boosting returns. Here are two of my favourites.

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Here’s the growth forecast for JD Sports Fashion shares to 2027!

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JD Sports Fashion shares continue to struggle after last month's price collapse. Should I (and other FTSE 100 investors) consider…

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Looking for last-minute ISA buys? Here are 2 cheap UK shares to consider

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors need to pay these brilliant bargain shares some closer attention, reckons Royston Wild.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for GSK shares through to 2026!

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City brokers expect dividends on GSK shares will keep marching higher. Is the FTSE 100 share a top passive income…

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Here’s how long-term loyalty to UK shares can lead to dazzling returns!

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The most successful UK and US share investors buy shares to hold for the long term, as this report shows.

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2 ETFs I think could explode in value in 2025!

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These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged since New Year's Day! And Royston Wild thinks they could have much further to…

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Up 8% today, is this one of the FTSE 100 best growth shares to buy?

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 growth shares for a winning portfolio? This soaring blue chip is worth serious consideration,…

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4 good reasons why I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares like the plague!

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Lloyds shares look dirt cheap based on earnings, dividends, AND asset values. But is the FTSE 100 bank a risk…

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Barratt Redrow shares spike 6% as profits forecasts hiked! Time to consider buying in?

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Barratt shares are leading the FTSE 100 higher in midweek business. Is now the time to consider the housebuilder as…

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£20k to invest? How does a £1,730 passive income this year sound?

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Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could be worth considering for passive income as soon as…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 growth shares for ISA investors to consider!

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Looking for the best bargain shares to buy before April's investing deadline? Here are two hot FTSE 250 shares offering…

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3 passive income ideas to consider with FTSE 100 shares

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A steady or lump sum investment in FTSE 100 shares and funds can create a formidable second income for investors.…

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£20,000 to invest? Here’s how the FTSE 100 could deliver a £2,040 passive income

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Here are two ways that investors with a lump sum to spend could target a large passive income with FTSE…

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Thinking about buy-to-let? Consider these UK stocks instead

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Owning UK property stocks could be a better way to invest in buy-to-let, though there are drawbacks. Royston Wild explains.

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2 ways to target big riches with FTSE 250 stocks!

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Searching for ways to boost your UK shares portfolio in 2025? Consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks and funds, suggests…

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Looking to get ‘ISA rich’? Here’s one top strategy to target huge wealth

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Buying a blend of shares, trusts, and funds could be the best way to consider targeting long-term wealth with an…

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2 flying penny stocks to consider that could turbocharge an investor’s ISA!

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These top penny stocks have lift-off at the start of 2025! Here's why Royston Wild believes they could continue to…

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A top FTSE 100 share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA starter portfolio!

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While not without risk, a lump sum in this FTSE 100 trust could prove a great way for Stocks and…

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The FTSE 100 index hits new highs! But will Legal & General shares outperform it in 2025?

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Legal & General's share price has rocketed almost 8% so far in 2025. Can it continue to outstrip the surging…

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This Bank of England news makes me fear for Lloyds and its share price!

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Warnings of weak economic growth, resurgent inflation, and falling interest rates pose a toxic cocktail for Lloyds' share price.

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2 UK shares that could soar if interest rates sprint lower!

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The Bank of England's latest meeting has fed speculation of swingeing interest rate cuts. I think these UK shares could…

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Up 10% today, I think this FTSE 250 growth share could continue to surge!

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Babcock International's flying after upgrading its full-year forecasts. I think the FTSE 250 defence share might just be getting started.

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2 flying small-cap stocks to consider for a winning shares portfolio!

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These small-cap stocks have enjoyed strong price gains since New Year's Day. Royston Wild reckons they could keep on climbing…

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Here are the latest growth forecasts for Greggs shares to 2026!

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Greggs shares have tanked at the beginning of 2025! Does this represent an attractive dip buying opportunity for growth investors?

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GSK shares leap 5% as results top forecasts and guidance is upgraded! Can they keep rising?

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Strong full-year trading and an improving outlook have propelled GSK's share price higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider for a possible £1,350 passive income this year!

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Considering a lump sum in these UK dividend stocks could unlock an enormous second income in 2025 and beyond, reckons…

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2 flying FTSE 250 shares to consider buying in February!

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These FTSE 100 shares are rising sharply at the beginning of 2025. And Royston Wild believes they could have much…

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How much would I need in an ISA for a £2k monthly passive income?

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Cash ISA, Lifetime ISA, or Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains the potential impact of these products on one's…

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Down 24% or more, I think these FTSE 250 shares could surge again in 2025!

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Looking for the best recovery stocks to consider buying in February? Here are two FTSE 250 stars I think savvy…

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2 flying FTSE 100 shares to consider buying in February!

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These FTSE 100 shares have the wind in their sails at the start of 2025. Royston Wild believes they could…

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Fancy a £1,600 passive income in 2025? Consider these 2 top dividend shares with a £20k lump sum

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be great dividend shares for investors seeking a large and growing passive income over…

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Is this the last chance to grab these cheap UK shares at a discount?

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Looking for dirt-cheap UK shares to buy as the hunt for value stocks picks up? Here's one from the FTSE…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I think could keep rising in February!

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Searching for the best low-cost FTSE 100 momentum stocks to buy this month? Royston Wild talks through two of his…

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Here’s the growth forecasts for BT shares through to 2027!

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BT shares fell again last week after a gloomy third-quarter trading update. Are the FTSE firm's growth forecasts looking increasingly…

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Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Glencore shares to 2026

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Dividend yields on Glencore shares match the FTSE 100 average in 2025 before soaring past it next year. Is it…

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With an average 10.2% dividend yield, here are 2 dividend shares to consider for an ISA passive income of £1,530!

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors may be able to generate a four-figure annual income by considering these UK dividend shares.…

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