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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

8% yield! Here are the dividend forecasts for Barclays shares for 2024 and 2025

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This FTSE 100 bank offers one of the biggest yield on the UK's blue-chip share index. But is it too…

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3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could surge through £1 in 2024!

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Optimistic UK investors are buying Lloyds in the hope of a sharp share price rebound. Could the company be a…

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Dividend Shares

2 discounted high-dividend stocks on my Christmas list!

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These top dividend stocks are already in the Christmas sales! I'm hoping to buy them to make a solid second…

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Investing Articles

Aviva vs Imperial Brands: which of these FTSE 100 shares is the best dividend stock for 2024?

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The FTSE 100 is packed with high-yield dividend shares following recent volatility. Which of these should I buy at the…

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Down 11%, a brilliant FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy on the dip!

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I think Games Workshop shares are a brilliant dip buy following last week's slump. Here's why it's one of my…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these FTSE 100 value stocks! Should I?

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These UK value stocks are selling like hotcakes! Yet, on paper, they still look dirt cheap. Should I follow the…

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7.1%+ yields! 3 high-dividend FTSE 250 stock ideas for passive income in 2024

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The yields on these FTSE 250 income heroes rise close to 9% for next year. I think they could be…

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2 cheap UK shares that could soar in 2024! Time to buy the dip?

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The London stock market is packed with brilliant cheap shares and here are two that I think could bounce back…

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Which of these is the best dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy for 2024?

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I'm building a list of the greatest FTSE 100 stocks to buy for the long term. But are these UK…

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Is the British American Tobacco (BAT) share price NOW too cheap to miss?

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The BAT share price has sunk again after another chilly market update. But is the company now a brilliant bargain…

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Investing Articles

9.4% and 7.1% yields! Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy for 2024?

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These FTSE 100 stocks have excellent records when it comes to delivering passive income. But which would be the best…

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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY about to pay a dividend?

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Rolls-Royce shares are expected to start paying dividends in the near future. But how realistic are the company's current forecasts?

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Investing Articles

4 penny stocks I’d love to buy for my Xmas stocking!

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I'm hoping to buy these top penny stocks when I next have the opportunity. I think they could be some…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 and small cap stocks in 2024 to target a second income!

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This FTSE share offers a 6% dividend yield and trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio. Here's why I'll buy it,…

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2 UK gold stocks I’d buy as bullion prices hit new record highs!

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These gold stocks are soaring as prices of the precious metal take off again. Here's why I'd add them to…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for their 7.5% dividend yield in 2024?

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Lloyds shares offer a tantalising blend of low earnings multiples and big dividend yields. They’re a no-brainer buy for investors,…

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Dividend Shares

I’d buy Vodafone and HSBC shares in December for their spectacular dividend forecasts!

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These FTSE 100 stocks could supercharge my passive income, based on current dividend forecasts. Here's why I'll buy them at…

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A top dividend stock I’m hoping to buy for my ISA in 2024!

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This FTSE 250 stock continues to perform brilliantly! Here's why I'm targeting it for my dividend stocks portfolio when I…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d love to buy in December!

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These top UK growth stocks are on sale right now! Here's why I'm hoping to buy them when I next…

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If I could only buy 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares in December, it would be these!

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I think these FTSE 100 income shares are brilliant stocks to buy for these uncertain times. Here's why I'll buy…

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These 3 FTSE 250 shares are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them today

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Extreme market turbulence earlier in 2023 leaves many FTSE 250 shares looking dirt cheap. Here are three on my shopping…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d rather buy instead of Lloyds shares!

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Lloyds shares are ultra-cheap, but I still wouldn't touch them with a bargepole. I'd much rather buy these FTSE 100…

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Down 18%+ this year! 2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’m hoping to buy in 2024

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These FTSE 250 stocks trade on historically low P/E ratios and offer up fat dividend yields. Here's why I'm looking…

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Investing Articles

How to invest like Charlie Munger! 5 top tips for beginners

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Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett changed the investing landscape for the better. Here are some top tools that investors of…

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Investing Articles

2 top income shares I think could be brilliant buys in December!

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Things are looking up for these high-quality UK income shares! I think they could be top stocks to buy next…

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Investing Articles

A ‘secret’ UK share I’d buy in 2024 and look to hold for a decade!

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I've found a top real estate investment trust (REIT) that could help me build wealth next year. Here's why it's…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks that could help fund my retirement!

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I'm looking to buy these top-quality penny stocks when I next have spare cash to invest. I think they could…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Lloyds shares could be a terrible value trap!

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The Lloyds share price offers excellent all-round value, at least on paper. But is this FTSE 100 share still too…

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4 dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares I’m considering buying!

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These top-quality dividend shares are all on sale! I think they could be a great way for me to supercharge…

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5.4% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares for the next THREE years

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The yield on BP shares beats that of most other FTSE 100 players. But how robust are current dividend forecasts?…

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3 growth stocks I’d buy to try and build wealth in a tough 2024!

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I think these growth stocks will prove excellent ways to create wealth next year. Here's why I'd buy them if…

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2 dirt-cheap shares I’d buy for a winning stocks portfolio!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are on sale right now! Here's why I think these cheap shares could…

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Investors love these FTSE 100 value shares! Here’s why I’d buy them today

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Demand for these FTSE 100 shares is taking off again. I'm looking to buy them for my Stocks and Shares…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I think are destined for the FTSE 100!

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These FTSE 250 companies have watched their share prices take off in recent years. And I think they could be…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in 2024 to hold for 10 years!

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I'm scouring the FTSE 100 for the best companies to buy for the long term. And I think I've found…

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Which of these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks should I buy for 2024?

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These popular UK value stocks have risen sharply in price in recent weeks. But which one might be the better…

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These FTSE 100 shares look dirt cheap! Time to buy in?

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These FTSE-listed shares both offer exceptional all-round value. But which should I but for my portfolio when I next have…

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3 reasons why Nvidia shares could crash down to earth!

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Could Nvidia's upcoming trading update send its share price still higher? Or will the NASDAQ-listed chipbuilder flounder?

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8.4% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares to 2025

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The sinking Lloyds share price has turbocharged dividend yields for the next few years. Does this make the FTSE 100…

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8.1% yields! Is Barclays of the FTSE 100’s best valued dividend shares?

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The FTSE 100 is packed with tonnes of cheap shares like this one. But is the banking giant a brilliant…

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