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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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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if the stock market is about to crash! Here’s what it said

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Global stocks are trading near record peaks despite the uncertain outlook. Royston Wild considers if the stock market is waiting…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: analysts say this growth stock will surge 19% in a year!

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This top growth stock has risen more than 160% in value over the last year. Royston Wild explains why it…

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Investing Articles

How much money do you need in a SIPP for a £38k passive income at 65?

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With generous levels of tax relief, a SIPP can be a powerful weapon to target a long-term passive income, as…

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Investing Articles

15% annual returns! Here’s a FTSE 250 growth hero to consider

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Looking for the best growth stocks worthy of further research? Discover a FTSE 250 share that Royston Wild's tipping for…

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Investing Articles

Down 8%, is Whitbread’s share price now a brilliant bargain to consider?

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Whitbread's share price plunges after a poor reaction to latest trading numbers. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE…

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Market Movers

Up 74%, can this soaring growth share keep rising after CMA news?

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CVS shares are bouncing again after positive news from the competition watchdog. Is buying this growth share now a no-brainer?

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Investing Articles

Worried about the State Pension? Meet 7 FTSE 100 shares to consider for retirement income

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A monthly £500 investment in FTSE 100 shares could build a large nest egg to top up a State Pension.…

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Investing Articles

Fancy a £35,000 second income in retirement? Consider buying shares in an ISA

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Tax breaks, combined with the wealth-building power of the stock market, can make ISA investors a large second income in…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £2,500 monthly passive income?

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Discover how a Stocks and Shares ISA could unlock retirement wealth -- and a top US shares fund for long-term…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 shares pay £1.5bn a week in dividends! Meet 3 top income stocks to consider

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Discover three FTSE 100 dividend shares that Royston Wild believes could deliver robust passive income even in tough times.

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares to 2027!

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Dividends on Rolls-Royce shares are expected to soar over the near term. Does this make it an unmissable FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a £3,658 monthly passive income?

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Looking to make a large passive income in retirement? Buying UK shares could be a good option to consider, explains…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2028!

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Dividends on BT shares are tipped to keep growing over the next three years. Royston Wild examines the robustness of…

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Investing Articles

A 9.5% dividend yield! 2 dividend stocks to consider for long-term passive income

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A lump sum or regular investment in these UK dividend stocks could yield substantial passive income over time, predicts Royston…

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Investing Articles

At £32.87, I couldn’t resist this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 growth stock!

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Looking for top FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Here's a UK blue-chip share Royston Wild recently bought more of in…

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Investing Articles

2 stocks I’ll look to buy in the event of a stock market crash

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I'll be on the lookout for cheap stocks to buy in the event of a stock market crash. Here are…

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Investing Articles

3 great growth, dividend, and value shares from the FTSE 100 index!

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The FTSE 100 index boasts a huge range of quality stocks that demand close attention. Royston Wild picks out three…

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Investing Articles

BT’s share price is tipped to rise 11% over the next year! Can it?

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Can BT's recent recovery continue, or will sales problems hold back its share price? Royston Wild takes a look at…

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Investing Articles

How much money do you need in an ISA to earn a £30,000 passive income at 55?

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The tax benefits and versatility of the Stocks and Shares ISA can make it a powerful wealth builder over time.…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to consider in late 2025!

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Soaring gold and copper prices have pushed these FTSE growth stocks sharply higher. Royston Wild believes they can keep rising.

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why gold prices could keep soaring!

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Gold prices have surged in 2025. Here Royston Wild explains why they could keep climbing, and discusses an ETF investors…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares drop on car loan news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

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Lloyds shares have dropped after it warned of higher provisions for the mis-selling of car loans. Is the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

HSBC shares sink 6% on Hong Kong news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

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HSBC shares have tumbled after plans to acquire Hang Seng Bank were poorly received. Royston Wild analyses the news.

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Investing Articles

As gold prices hit $4,000, here are 3 hot ETFs to consider

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Gold ETFs are going gangbusters as prices of the yellow metal reach new heights. Royston Wild reveals three to consider…

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Investing Articles

As gold stocks surge, here’s a FTSE 100 share I’m considering buying

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Royston Wild explains why gold stocks remain an attractive asset class, and reveals a FTSE 100 mining stock on his…

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Investing Articles

10 reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 10,000 by Christmas!

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The FTSE leading index of UK shares has just reached record peaks above 9,500 points. Can it keep going? Royston…

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Investing Articles

Lift off! 2 soaring FTSE 100 stocks to consider in 2025

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These FTSE 100 stocks have enjoyed stunning price gains of 109% and 262% so far this year. Royston Wild thinks…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how you could target a £4,000 monthly passive income with ISAs and SIPPs!

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Royston Wild explains how a £500 monthly investment in stocks, trusts and funds could create a substantial passive income in…

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Investing Articles

3 dirt-cheap penny stocks that demand attention right now

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Looking for the best penny stocks to buy? Royston Wild thinks these UK small caps demand consideration at today's prices.

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Investing Articles

2 out-of-favour FTSE 250 stocks to consider this October

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City analysts expect these FTSE 250 stocks to rebound strongly over the next year. Royston Wild explains why he thinks…

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Investing Articles

2 unloved FTSE 100 shares to consider this October

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider buying? Here are two heavyweight UK shares to examine following…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027!

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Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to keep rising. But how realistic are the City's current forecasts? Royston Wild investigates.

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Investing Articles

A 9.6% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares through to 2027

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Dividends on Legal & General shares have risen in nine of the last 10 years. Can they continue growing? Royston…

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Saving £226 a month? Here’s how you could build long-term ISA wealth

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Large tax benefits mean the Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a great way to create a retirement fund. Here's one…

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Don’t have much cash to invest? Consider using a SIPP to build long-term wealth

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With generous tax relief, a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can be a powerful weapon to grow your retirement fund.

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Investing Articles

Dividend yields above 9%! Here are 3 top UK shares to consider

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I'm expecting these high-yield UK dividend shares to deliver a market-beating passive income for years to come. Here's why.

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Is a stock market crash imminent? Here’s how you could prepare

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Stock market crashes provide a rare opportunity for long-term investors to boost their wealth. Royston Wild explains how.

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Consider targeting FTSE 250 shares to eventually turn £100 a month into £240k

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Looking to make enough money for retirement? Drip feeding cash into FTSE 250 shares could help even latecomers hit their…

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Investing Articles

What’s the best way to capitalise on surging gold prices?

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Gold prices are hitting new record highs on a daily basis. But what are the best ways to capitalise on…

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2 top growth shares to consider right now!

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Looking for the best UK growth shares? Here are two top-class stocks (including a FTSE 250 heavyweight) I think demand…

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