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Royston Wild

I am a freelance financial writer with years of experience covering global financial markets. I work with international media outlets to provide clear, actionable insights for investors and savers alike. My work spans multiple markets, including shares, commodities, forex, funds and private equity. I produce a variety of content -- from breaking news and market analysis, through to in-depth investing guides -- helping readers understand complex financial topics and make informed decisions. I previously reported on equities, currencies and commodities at Shares Magazine, and covered industrial and precious metals at BaseMetals.com and TheBullionDesk.com. That background gives me a deep understanding of the investing arena which I bring to every article I write.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for HUGE dividends now!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 income shares smash the index average. I'll look to buy them when I…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the FTSE 100’s ultimate bargain?

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The Rolls-Royce share price looks dirt cheap when one considers its near-term earnings forecasts. But is the FTSE 100 stock…

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No savings at 40? How dividend stocks could help me retire comfortably

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Thanks to compounding, reinvesting dividends from UK stocks can go a long way to supercharging an investor's long-term wealth.

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks offer forward yields far above the index average. But which should I add to my…

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Yields up to 9.4%! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends today

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These FTSE-quoted shares offer dividend yields that sail above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I'd buy them for a…

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2 top penny stocks for savvy investors!

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I’ve been searching the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for the best penny stocks to buy. Here are two I think…

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Aston Martin’s share price soars 10% on EV deal! Time to buy?

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News of a potentially-gamechanging accord with electric car maker Lucid has propelled Aston Martin's share price through the roof.

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for a long-term second income?

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These popular dividend shares offer yields comfortably above the UK blue-chip average. Are they too cheap to miss following recent…

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Could cheap Lloyds shares REALLY give me £720 in annual dividend income?

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Forward dividend yields on Lloyds shares have soared above the 3.7% average for FTSE 100 stocks. Does this make buying…

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6.8% dividend yield! A sinking FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for a second income

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock could be one of the best-value blue chips out there. Here's why I'm considering increasing…

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Here’s BAE Systems’ dividend forecast for the next THREE years

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The BAE Systems share price has rocketed, pushing the dividend yield lower. But I'd still buy the FTSE 100 firm…

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2 dividend growth stocks from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 I’d buy today!

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These dividend stocks have been growing shareholder payouts by double-digit percentages. I think they're too good to ignore.

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 shares should I buy for a second income?

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I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy when I next have cash to invest. Here are two…

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Could Persimmon shares REALLY give me £620 in annual dividend income?

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Falling Persimmon shares have given dividend yields at the housebuilder a boost. So should I add more of the FTSE…

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Could Santander shares REALLY give me £640 in annual dividend income?

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Santander's share price trades at a large discount to the 2023 highs it reached in March. So should I buy…

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How much should I invest in UK shares right now?

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Deciding how much to invest and how much cash to hoard is more difficult than usual right now. Here are…

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5.4% dividend yield! A FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy to hold to 2030!

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The FTSE 100 is a great place to go shopping for dividend stocks. Here's one UK blue-chip I'm looking to…

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2 UK shares I’d buy to try and make money in tough times!

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These defensive and counter-cyclical UK shares could be the ideal way to make market-beating returns over the next 12 months.

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9.7% dividend yield! Here’s the Legal & General dividend forecast for the next THREE years

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Legal & General's shares offer colossal potential payouts at current prices. But how far can I trust the FTSE 100…

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7% yield! Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best-value dividend shares?

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NatWest's share price looks staggeringly cheap when we look at City forecasts. So what's the catch with this banking dividend…

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Which of these FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy today?

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Income investors need to be especially careful today as the UK economy splutters. Here's a dividend stock I'd buy and…

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Why Lloyds could be the best value stock on the FTSE 100!

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The Lloyds share price offers exceptional all-round value at current levels. But is this FTSE share a brilliant bargain or…

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Here’s how investing in UK stocks could help me retire rich as inflation soars

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Buying UK stocks can be a top investing tactic during times of high inflation like these. And this research carried…

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Should I buy this dirt-cheap UK share following its 15% dividend hike?

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Shell's shares have jumped following the company's decision to increase dividends. But is this cheap income share still one I…

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Why should I buy FTSE 100 stocks when savings rates are so high?

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The rates on savings accounts continue to rise. Yet I believe that using my money to buy FTSE 100 stocks…

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2 unloved penny stocks I’m considering buying today!

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These penny stocks may have fallen out of favour with UK investors, but I think they could be too cheap…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for investors to buy in uncertain times!

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I think these FTSE 100 shares are perfect safe-haven picks for this period of macroeconomic and geopolitical instability.

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Is Lloyds’ share price the best bargain on the FTSE 100 today?

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The Lloyds share price looks cheap from both an earnings and income perspective. So should I load up on the…

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Yields up to 7.2%! Should I buy these UK dividend shares?

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These UK-listed dividend shares offer yields far above the average for blue-chip stocks. So which should I buy for my…

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9.2% dividend yield! A FTSE 100 share I’d buy for passive income

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I think this UK dividend share's vast exposure to emerging markets will help it deliver healthy passive income for years…

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9.1% dividend yield! Here’s the Aviva dividend forecast for the next THREE years

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Aviva shares offer spectacular dividend yields at current prices. But what are the chances of the FTSE firm meeting current…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying this FTSE 100 dividend stock! Should I join in?

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Lloyds Banking Group shares are in high demand with Hargreaves Lansdown clients. But would I be better off buying other…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the best bargain on the FTSE 100?

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The Rolls-Royce share price trades on a PEG ratio well below the value benchmark of one. Should I buy it…

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2 red-hot penny shares for wise investors!

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Buying penny shares can be a great way to generate long-term wealth. I think these UK-listed small caps are especially…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

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Recent stock market volatility leaves many hot shares trading at bargain prices. I'm looking to buy these cheap shares when…

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Are these FTSE 100 high-yield shares top buys or terrible traps?

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These FTSE-listed shares are tipped to pay market-beating dividends in the short term. But do the risks make them stocks…

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AJ Bell investors are buying these UK shares! Here’s why I’d join the rush

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These FTSE 100 shares have slumped in price in recent sessions. Here's why I think they're top buys for those…

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2 UK shares I’d buy for a prolonged economic downturn!

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Many UK shares could struggle as Britain's economy flails. But I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can…

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9.4% and 7% dividend yields! Which of these FTSE 100 shares should I buy today?

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I'm searching for the greatest FTSE 100 value stocks to add to my ISA this June. Here are two falling…

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This is how investing in FTSE 100 stocks could help me retire comfortably!

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Investing in FTSE 100 stocks can be a great strategy to build long-term wealth. Here are the sort of returns…

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