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Royston Wild

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 Shell one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income?

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Shell's share price has ripped higher again in start-of-week trading. Could it be one of the best dividend stocks to…

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Investing Articles

Are these slumping FTSE 100 shares now too cheap to miss?

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I'm on the lookout for the best FTSE 100 bargains to add to my shares portfolio. Could these fallers be…

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4 superb FTSE 100 dividend stocks on my shopping list for 2024!

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These FTSE 100 income shares are true dividend heroes. Here's what I think makes them excellent wishlist stocks as we…

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9%+ dividend yields! Are these cheap-as-chips FTSE 100 stocks terrible value traps?

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These FTSE 100 stocks carry rock-bottom valuations right now. Could they prove brilliant buys to boost my dividend income?

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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares about to become a horror show for investors?

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Rolls-Royce has been one of the UK's best-performing shares of the past year. But could it be about to become…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy easyJet shares to make a second income?

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Budget airline easyJet has just announced plans to reinstate dividends. Could the FTSE 250 stock help me to make a…

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8.7% yield! Is this dividend stock a brilliant bargain or an investor trap?

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Imperial Brands shares offer one of the biggest forward dividend yields on the FTSE 100. Is now the time to…

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Are these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares NOW too cheap to miss?

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The Footsie and FTSE 250 indices are packed with fallen angels following recent market volatility. Are these UK shares trading…

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6.6%+ yields! UK dividend shares I’d buy to aim for a passive income of £1,433

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I think UK shares could make me a market-beating passive income in 2024. Here's why I'm aiming to buy them…

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Investing Articles

Investment trusts: why The PRS REIT shares are a great buy for passive income!

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Demand for The PRS REIT shares has leapt following more strong trading numbers. Here's why I'd buy the investment trust…

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Investing Articles

Is now the time to buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

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Recent share price weakness leaves these UK blue-chip shares with gigantic dividend yields. Could they be a great way to…

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Investing Articles

2 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy right now?

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These FTSE 100 shares offer exceptional all-round value for money. Here's why I'll buy them for my portfolio when I…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks! Which should I buy in 2024?

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Which of these blue-chip value stocks would look better in my portfolio next year? Or should I consider snapping up…

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Investing Articles

A dirt cheap UK banking stock I’d buy today, and it’s not Lloyds!

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I'm looking to buy Banco Santander shares when I next have cash to invest. It could be one of the…

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2 UK shares I’d buy for a spectacular second income!

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I'm hoping to have spare cash to invest in UK shares soon. And I'm thinking about buying the following stocks…

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Investing Articles

I’ve just bought high-yield Aviva shares! Here are 4 reasons why

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A low P/E ratio and high dividend yield make Aviva shares a brilliant bargain. But these aren't the only reasons…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy today?

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The FTSE index is packed with brilliant bargains following heavy volatility in 2023. Are these two popular UK stocks currently…

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Are Lloyds shares a deadly FTSE 100 value trap?

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Lloyds shares seem a terrific bargain for many investors. But do the risks of owning the UK banking giant overshadow…

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Investing Articles

This cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock is plunging! Should I buy it for my ISA?

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British American Tobacco remains a popular buy for investors chasing passive income. Should I buy the dividend stock following fresh…

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Why I’m searching for stocks to buy as share markets sink!

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Market turbulence might be picking up, but I'm not nervous. I actually think now is a great time to build…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which should I buy for passive income?

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These UK blue-chip shares have proven to be brilliant buys for passive income. But which of them would be the…

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6%+ dividend yields! 3 high-yield UK shares I’d buy for a second income

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I think these UK shares could be a great way to make better-than-average dividend income. Here's why they're on my…

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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

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Rolls-Royce shares look like one of the best value stocks available to UK investors today. But could the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

2 top value stocks I’d buy in October to hold for 10 years!

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I'm hoping to have some extra cash to invest in UK value stocks this month. And the following top shares…

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Dividends set to return at IAG? Here’s the dividend forecast through to 2025!

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City analysts expect IAG shares to provide increasingly delicious dividends from next year onwards. But how strong are current dividend…

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Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy in October?

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UK shares can be a great way for investors to make a second income. So I'm searching the FTSE 100…

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Is Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?

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The Direct Line share price has sunk in 2023, meaning dividend yields have shot through the roof. Should I buy…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend share for a second income?

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Housebuilders have long been popular buys for investors seeking to make a second income with UK shares. Should I buy…

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2 rock-solid FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in 2024!

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I’m hoping to have some spare cash to invest in the coming weeks. Here are two shares (including a falling…

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Investing Articles

Could these UK dividend stocks make me a HUGE passive income?

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Severe market volatility in 2023 leaves many top dividend stocks with gigantic yields. Here are two that City analysts expect…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d avoid in October!

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Fair warning! I believe these high-yield UK shares could deliver underwhelming dividends in the short term.

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Investing Articles

2 top value UK shares I’d buy in October!

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I'm hoping to buy these UK shares for my portfolio if I have cash to invest in October. Both are…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for £1,310 of passive income in 2024!

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UK shares have proved to be a great way for investors to generate a healthy passive income. Here are two…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy in October!

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These top UK shares offer excellent value following recent share price volatility. Here's why I'd add them to my value…

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Investing Articles

Is Imperial Brands the best FTSE 100 bargain for this October?

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This popular FTSE stock offers exceptional all-round value for money, at least on paper. Should I buy it to boost…

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A cheap FTSE 100 stock I’ll be avoiding in October!

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The Tesco share price has picked up some solid momentum since August. Should I consider buying this cut-price FTSE 100…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares through to 2025!

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Oil giant BP offers dividend yields well above the FTSE 100 average, based on current forecasts. So should I buy…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

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Using one popular valuation metric, it seems Rolls-Royce shares might still be too cheap to miss. So should I buy…

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Are cheap Lloyds shares now a no-brainer buy?

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The Lloyds share price looks like excellent value at a current 44.4p. But is it really a brilliant stock to…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks on my shopping list for October!

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I've been scanning the FTSE 100 and other UK indexes for top value stocks to buy. Here are two I'm…

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