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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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3 passive income ideas to consider with FTSE 100 shares

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A steady or lump sum investment in FTSE 100 shares and funds can create a formidable second income for investors.…

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£20,000 to invest? Here’s how the FTSE 100 could deliver a £2,040 passive income

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Here are two ways that investors with a lump sum to spend could target a large passive income with FTSE…

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Thinking about buy-to-let? Consider these UK stocks instead

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Owning UK property stocks could be a better way to invest in buy-to-let, though there are drawbacks. Royston Wild explains.

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2 ways to target big riches with FTSE 250 stocks!

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Searching for ways to boost your UK shares portfolio in 2025? Consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks and funds, suggests…

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Looking to get ‘ISA rich’? Here’s one top strategy to target huge wealth

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Buying a blend of shares, trusts, and funds could be the best way to consider targeting long-term wealth with an…

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2 flying penny stocks to consider that could turbocharge an investor’s ISA!

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These top penny stocks have lift-off at the start of 2025! Here's why Royston Wild believes they could continue to…

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A top FTSE 100 share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA starter portfolio!

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While not without risk, a lump sum in this FTSE 100 trust could prove a great way for Stocks and…

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The FTSE 100 index hits new highs! But will Legal & General shares outperform it in 2025?

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Legal & General's share price has rocketed almost 8% so far in 2025. Can it continue to outstrip the surging…

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This Bank of England news makes me fear for Lloyds and its share price!

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Warnings of weak economic growth, resurgent inflation, and falling interest rates pose a toxic cocktail for Lloyds' share price.

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2 UK shares that could soar if interest rates sprint lower!

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The Bank of England's latest meeting has fed speculation of swingeing interest rate cuts. I think these UK shares could…

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Up 10% today, I think this FTSE 250 growth share could continue to surge!

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Babcock International's flying after upgrading its full-year forecasts. I think the FTSE 250 defence share might just be getting started.

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2 flying small-cap stocks to consider for a winning shares portfolio!

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These small-cap stocks have enjoyed strong price gains since New Year's Day. Royston Wild reckons they could keep on climbing…

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Here are the latest growth forecasts for Greggs shares to 2026!

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Greggs shares have tanked at the beginning of 2025! Does this represent an attractive dip buying opportunity for growth investors?

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GSK shares leap 5% as results top forecasts and guidance is upgraded! Can they keep rising?

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Strong full-year trading and an improving outlook have propelled GSK's share price higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider for a possible £1,350 passive income this year!

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Considering a lump sum in these UK dividend stocks could unlock an enormous second income in 2025 and beyond, reckons…

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2 flying FTSE 250 shares to consider buying in February!

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These FTSE 100 shares are rising sharply at the beginning of 2025. And Royston Wild believes they could have much…

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How much would I need in an ISA for a £2k monthly passive income?

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Cash ISA, Lifetime ISA, or Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains the potential impact of these products on one's…

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Down 24% or more, I think these FTSE 250 shares could surge again in 2025!

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Looking for the best recovery stocks to consider buying in February? Here are two FTSE 250 stars I think savvy…

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2 flying FTSE 100 shares to consider buying in February!

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These FTSE 100 shares have the wind in their sails at the start of 2025. Royston Wild believes they could…

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Fancy a £1,600 passive income in 2025? Consider these 2 top dividend shares with a £20k lump sum

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be great dividend shares for investors seeking a large and growing passive income over…

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Is this the last chance to grab these cheap UK shares at a discount?

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Looking for dirt-cheap UK shares to buy as the hunt for value stocks picks up? Here's one from the FTSE…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I think could keep rising in February!

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Searching for the best low-cost FTSE 100 momentum stocks to buy this month? Royston Wild talks through two of his…

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Here’s the growth forecasts for BT shares through to 2027!

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BT shares fell again last week after a gloomy third-quarter trading update. Are the FTSE firm's growth forecasts looking increasingly…

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Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Glencore shares to 2026

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Dividend yields on Glencore shares match the FTSE 100 average in 2025 before soaring past it next year. Is it…

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With an average 10.2% dividend yield, here are 2 dividend shares to consider for an ISA passive income of £1,530!

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors may be able to generate a four-figure annual income by considering these UK dividend shares.…

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Here’s the FTSE 100’s top performer in 2025! Can it keep flying?

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Airtel Africa has put other FTSE stocks in the shade since 1 January, rising by almost a quarter. Can it…

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Should cheap Lloyds shares be on investors’ shopping lists in February?

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Lloyds' shares look cheap across a variety of metrics. So what's the catch? Royston Wild takes a look at the…

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Could worries about DeepSeek crash the S&P 500 and AI stocks?

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At 6,054 points, the S&P 500 is looking steady after a poor start to the week. Might this be the…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA!

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors have a wealth of shares, funds and trusts to consider. Here are two I think…

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A dirt-cheap FTSE 250 growth AND dividend share to consider in February!

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Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 250 share could be one of the index's best 'all rounders' for investors to consider.…

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Looking for dividend growth? 3 top passive income shares to consider today

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These three passive income shares could deliver market-beating dividends in 2025 and beyond so may be worth considering. Here's why.

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A top investment trust to consider for a possible £17k+ second income EVERY YEAR!

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Building a well diversified portfolio can, over time, deliver a monumental second income in retirement. Here's how.

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 bargain shares for February!

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The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant value shares even after last year's solid gains. Here are three that have…

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Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 2 that I think could surge in 2025!

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With an eye on value, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourite UK stocks for investors to consider buying…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and an ETF to consider for a supercharged passive income!

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Dividend investors can find a wide range of top stocks both inside and outside the FTSE 100. Here are three…

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With £10,000 in FTSE 100 shares, how much passive income can an investor expect?

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How much could a lump sum in a FTSE 100 tracker fund generate in passive income after 30 years? Royston…

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3 dividend shares with FTSE 100-beating yields to consider today!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares have proved brilliant sources of passive income down the years. Here's why.

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8% dividend yield! Here’s the up-to-date dividend forecast for Aviva shares to 2026

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Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income? Here's why Aviva shares could be worth serious…

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10%+ dividend yields! 3 top dividend stocks to consider in 2025

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Considering these high-yield UK dividend stocks could be the key to unlocking a huge long-term passive income, Royston Wild explains…

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2 high-yield passive income shares to consider for 2025 and beyond!

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These dividend shares have great track records of delivering passive income. Here's why they're worth a close look today.

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