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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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The BT share price soars 6%+ as Bharti becomes its largest shareholder! Time for me to invest?

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BT's share price has risen by a third in the past six months. While I love a good recovery stock,…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a £1,220 passive income even during a recession!

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A lump sum investment in these dividend stocks could provide a large and growing passive income even as the global…

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A FTSE 100 bargain stock I’d buy without hesitating!

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Looking for the best FTSE value stocks to buy following the recent sell-off? Here's a beaten-down bargain I'm keen to…

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£10,000 to invest? 2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

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I'm searching for FTSE 100 stocks that could generate big -- and growing -- dividends over the long term. Here…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for passive income during a recession

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Dividends are never, ever guaranteed. But history suggests these FTSE 100 shares could remain excellent sources of passive income in…

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A cheap dividend stock that could be a perfect Stocks & Shares ISA buy as markets wobble!

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Gold is thriving as worries over the macroeconomic landscape worsen. So is this low-cost income stock a shrewd buy for…

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I’m considering buying 2,273 shares in this FTSE 100 gem to target £2,490 a month in passive income!

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A recent share price dip has turbocharged the dividend yield on this FTSE 100 share to 9.7%. Here's why I…

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A FTSE 250 share I’d buy for passive income during a recession

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I'm looking for solid dividend stocks to buy amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. And I think this FTSE 250 share is…

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2 high-yield dividend shares I’d buy to aim for a £1,780 passive income!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are outstanding. I think they could provide a strong…

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I’m considering buying 200 shares in this FTSE 250 star to target £4,500 a month in passive income!

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I'm looking for ways to make an enormous passive income. A couple of hundred shares in this FTSE 250 star…

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3 reasons why Lloyds could be one of the worst shares to buy in August!

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Lloyds shares look ultra cheap as summer draws to a close. But Royston Wild thinks it has the hallmarks of…

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3 mega-cheap stocks I’d buy for an instant £1,520 dividend income!

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide huge dividend income this year. Here's why they could…

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2 dirt cheap UK shares and a bargain ETF I’d buy after the sell-off!

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Looking for brilliant bargains to buy as stock markets plummet? Here are two top UK shares and an ETF I'm…

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As stock markets plummet, should I sell shares now or hold on?

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Stock markets are falling right now. So I'm asking myself if I should I buy or sell shares at the…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy after last week’s washout!

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Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy at knock-down prices? I think these FTSE 100 passive income favourites merit…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 stocks to consider in August for a £1,700 second income

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The dividend yields on these passive income stocks smash the FTSE 100 average of 3.6%. Here's why they could be…

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Two 6.3%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA this August

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Royston Wild believes these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could provide ISA investors with a large passive income for years…

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My 2 favourite, cheap FTSE 250 stocks this August!

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Many FTSE 250 stocks remain 'on sale' despite broader gains across the index. Here are two Royston Wild thinks could…

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3 of my favourite, cheap, high-yield dividend stocks this August!

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Looking for high-yield shares for passive income? Here are three Royston Wild thinks are cheap and worthy of further research.

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2 high-dividend ETFs to consider for passive income in August!

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Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can provide healthy returns while at the same time reducing risk. Here are two…

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Down 27% in 6 months! Is this battered FTSE stock one of the best shares to buy today?

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This FTSE share has plummeted in the space of several months. Could it be the best bargain-hunting opportunity of the…

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Down 10%+ in 6 months, I expect these FTSE 100 shares to rebound sharply!

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These FTSE 100 stocks have slumped in value for different reasons. But the one thing that connects them is the…

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I love this FTSE 250 growth share! Here are just 3 reasons why

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This FTSE 250 company has delivered supreme shareholder returns during the past 10 years. Our writer Royston Wild thinks it…

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Will FTSE 100 stocks rise or fall over the next 6 months? Here’s what investors think!

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FTSE stocks are back in fashion as investors respond to better economic data and July's general election result. Can they…

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Down 44% in 6 months! Is the FTSE 100’s worst performer the best share to buy today?

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Burberry's share price has dropped through the floor as tough trading conditions persist. Could it now be one of the…

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Down 21% in 6 months, I expect this FTSE 250 growth share to bounce back!

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The FTSE 250's packed with brilliant bargains right now. Here, Royston Wild picks out one of his favourites after its…

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Melrose’s share price sinks again! Is this a top dip-buying opportunity?

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Melrose's share price looks exceptionally cheap compared to that of another major FTSE 100 aerospace stock. Is now the time…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m thinking of buying in August!

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These FTSE 100 shares could deliver exceptional shareholder returns for years to come. I’m doing some intensive research to see…

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Should I buy dirt cheap easyJet shares in August?

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At 463.6p, easyJet shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 today. Does this make it a brilliant bargain…

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3 reasons why I love National Grid shares!

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National Grid shares have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent months. Here, Royston Wild argues that its long-term outlook's…

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How buying cheap UK shares in August could turn an empty ISA into £535,823!

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Buying cheap shares like this FTSE 100 superstar could help me make half a million pounds by 2044. Here's why…

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My 2 favourite FTSE 100 bargain stocks this August!

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Looking for the best, cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying? Here are two that brokers expect to soar in…

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£10,000 in savings stashed away? 3 steps I’d take to target a £720 dividend income

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If I had a five-figure lump sum in the bank, here are the steps I’d take to generate a heathy…

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3 reasons why I love Legal & General shares!

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I believe Legal & General could be one of the best FTSE 100 bargain stocks to buy. Here are just…

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5.5% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock a great buy for dividend growth?

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A falling share price has supercharged the dividend yield on this FTSE 100 share. Here's why it could be a…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares to consider!

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Looking for great growth and value shares right now? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could offer the best…

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Buy Nvidia shares? I think these AI-related stocks might be better investments

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Nvidia's share price leaves little room for error following its stratospheric rise. Might these British AI-related shares be superior stocks…

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£17,365 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £6,700-a-month passive income

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Here's how a lump sum investment could pave the way for me to make a four-figure monthly passive income in…

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Worried about retirement? I’d buy high-yield dividend shares to build wealth

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The number of pensioners enduring poverty in the UK looks set to rise. Investing in dividend shares could help Britons…

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£15k to invest? A high-yield stock that could deliver a £1,575 passive income!

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This UK income stock now carries a high dividend yield north of 10%. And I think it could prove a…

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