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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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With P/E’s below 9, are these 3 cheap penny stocks no brainers?

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Searching for the best penny stocks to buy heading into 2026? Royston Wild reckons these small-cap UK shares may be…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy now for 2026, according to experts

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City analysts rate these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 as great Buys for the New Year. Royston Wild isn't convinced…

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Here are my 4 outrageous stock market predictions for 2026!

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Wondering what the global stock market might do over the next 12 months? Royston Wild shares some of his bold…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Buying dividend shares can be a powerful way to target an ISA income in retirement. Consider this strategy for a…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 5 best growth stocks to buy. It said…

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Looking for the greatest growth stocks to buy for 2026 and beyond? Royston Wild asked ChatGPT -- and found some…

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Could prioritising FTSE 100 income stocks be costing you big money?

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Looking for the best UK income stocks to buy? You could be making a mistake if you confine your search…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2026?

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The Lloyds share price has been one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories this year. Royston Wild asks if…

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Could these 2 epic FTSE 250 shares make investors richer in December?

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These FTSE 250 shares have already delivered stunning returns in 2025. And Royston Wild thinks they could end the calendar…

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7 epic income shares to target a £1,720 passive income in 2026!

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Discover the five-star portfolio of income shares Royston Wild believes could deliver large and reliable dividends next year and beyond.

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4 reasons why the HSBC share price could surge 14% to £12.44

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The HSBC share price rocketed by more than a third this year. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100 bank…

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2 incredible FTSE 100 dividend shares I can’t stop buying!

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Discover two of the FTSE index's greatest dividend shares -- and why Royston Wild has plans to hold on to…

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Can investors afford to miss these 3 dirt-cheap UK shares?

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Looking for the best cheap shares to buy? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and investment trusts offer stunning…

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3 epic investment trusts for December to target a 16% annual return!

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One of these top investment trusts has made an average return of 21.2% over five years. Royston Wild explains why…

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3 stunning ETFs to target a near-20% annual return!

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Discover three quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with records of blowout growth -- including one with a 27.9% yearly return!

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3 FTSE 100 best-selling shares I’ll buy at the next opportunity

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Discover the FTSE 100 shares our writer Royston Wild is considering -- and why he expects them to deliver stunning…

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How much would you need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

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The specific sum you'd need for a £1k passive income may depend on whether you use a Cash ISA or…

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With a P/E of 9.1, can this cheap FTSE 250 stock keep surging?

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Discover the FTSE 250 stock that leapt 12% last week -- and why our writer Royston Wild believes it's a…

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2 FTSE shares I’m considering buying using my SIPP’s tax relief

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Discover the two FTSE 100 growth shares that have shot to the top of my watchlist. I’m thinking of buying…

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State Pension fears? 7 shares to consider for passive income in retirement

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Discover how Royston Wild intends to fund his retirement -- and hopefully become financially independent from the State Pension.

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Meet the dividend stocks tipped to outshine Lloyds shares for passive income!

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Demand for Lloyds shares remains red hot. But Royston Wild thinks these high-dividend-yield stocks could be better for passive income.

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Want to turn £20k into a £33,286 second income? Here are 3 steps to get started

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Discover some of the best strategies when choosing which stocks to buy -- and how to target a long-term second…

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Fancy building a £318,000 Stocks and Shares ISA with just £5 a day? Read this…

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Forget about that coffee and TV subscription. Just a small regular investment could turn into a life-changing Stocks and Shares…

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Meet the growth stocks tipped to outshine Rolls-Royce’s share price!

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The Rolls-Royce share price has rocketed, sure. But these growth stocks are expected to smash the FTSE 100 share looking…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider after the Autumn Budget!

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Looking for stocks to consider buying after the Budget? Here are three from the FTSE 350 I think could benefit…

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3 reasons why Aviva’s share price could surge 18% to 760p

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Aviva's share price is tipped for a strong rebound by City analysts. But how robust are current forecasts? Royston Wild…

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Skipping this after the Autumn Budget could cost you dearly…

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How could the Autumn Budget leave investors like you paying more tax? And what simple step could help protect your…

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3 reasons why the BAE share price could soar 20% to £20.55

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The BAE Systems' share price has paused for breath. But it's still up 49% in the year to date, and…

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Will the FTSE 100 index smash 10k by Xmas? Here’s why it might…

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The FTSE 100 index has found a second wind heading into the Christmas period. Could it blast to new highs…

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Fancy up to £1,740 passive income in 2026? These income stocks could deliver it

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Looking to build a passive income portfolio for the New Year? Here are five top income stocks to consider for…

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3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could sink without trace in 2026!

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Lloyds' share price has significantly outperformed the broader FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is it time for a sharp pullback?

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Could these FTSE 100 bargain shares bounce back in December?

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Discover which three FTSE 100 stocks our writer Royston Wild believes could bounce higher during a potential Santa Rally.

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easyJet’s released forecast-beating financials, so why has its share price sunk?

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easyJet's share price has dropped again despite it beating full-year forecasts. What's going wrong at the FTSE 100 airline?

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Here’s what I’ll do to stay ahead if ISA rules change in this Autumn Budget!

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Discover the wealth building strategy of our writer Royston Wild -- and why he's not worried about possible changes to…

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Could these dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares enjoy a December rebound?

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Discover three FTSE 250 shares that are trading on rock-bottom price-to-earnings ratios -- and why they could be about to…

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How large must my ISA be for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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Discover how to target a reliable long-term passive income with shares, bonds and investment trusts in a diversified ISA.

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2 epic ETFs to target an average 16.2% annual return

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Meet the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have delivered double-digit yearly returns since 2020 -- including a great gold fund.

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3 penny stocks to target a 19% annual return

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Looking for the best penny stocks to buy this November? Here are three small-cap heroes with long records of double-digit…

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2 dirt-cheap growth stocks to consider for a possible Santa Rally!

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Discover why the stock market could be set to explode in December -- and two top growth stocks that could…

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4 reasons why the Diageo share price could surge 31% to £22.25

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The Diageo share price has more than halved in three years. Royston Wild argues that this could represent a great…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is tipped to soar 18% to new highs! Can it?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has helped propel the FTSE 100 to record peaks this year. But can the aerospace giant keep…

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