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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

3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider today

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Looking for high-yield dividend shares to buy for a winning portfolio? Royston Wild picks out three FTSE 350 passive income…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if the stock market will crash! Here’s what it said…

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Speculation about a potential stock market crash in November has hit fever pitch. So Royston Wild asked ChatGPT what we…

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Here are 2 growth-share-focused ETFs to consider in November…

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I'm confident these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will turbocharge the returns I can make from global growth shares. Here's why.

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy. Can I beat it?

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The FTSE 100 is packed with top dividend shares to choose from. Here are five Royston Wild thinks could beat…

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Investing Articles

Why Nvidia is a top S&P 500 stock to consider as November kicks off…

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November is historically the best-performing month on the US stock market. And I'm considering adding Nvidia stock to my ISA.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how ISA changes could give you a tasty £9,000 cash boost…

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Worried about potential changes to the Cash ISA? Royston Wild explains why allowance cuts could provide a wealth-building opportunity.

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Is Diageo’s share price now the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

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Diageo's share price has tumbled to its lowest level in around a decade. Does this make the FTSE firm a…

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I asked ChatGPT for a portfolio of FTSE 250 growth shares to buy. Can I beat it?

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In a battle of man vesus machine, can our writer Royston Wild come out on top against ChatGPT with his…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: £10,000 in Tesco shares will deliver a £1,051 passive income by 2028

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Tesco share are tipped to deliver more healthy dividend growth. Does this make the FTSE 100 retailer a no-brainer buy…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT what FTSE 100 shares I should buy. It said…

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Millions of UK investors use AI to decide what stocks to buy. What did it tell me when I asked…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: £10,000 in Lloyds shares will deliver a £1,073 dividend income in 2026 and 2027

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Lloyds shares continue to offer one of the FTSE 100’s highest dividend yields. Does this make the banking giant a…

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Investing Articles

How big must an ISA be to provide you with a £3,000 monthly second income?

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Looking to build life-changing wealth for retirement? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver a sustained second income.

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 index stocks to consider in November!

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 index stocks to buy this month? Royston Wild is confident these UK momentum shares…

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Investing Articles

Is Lloyds’ share price the FTSE 100’s worst value trap?

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At first glance, Lloyds' share price looks like one of the FTSE's best bargains. But scratch a little deeper and…

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Investing Articles

Chasing a passive income? Check out these 3 top global dividend shares

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The UK isn’t the only source of dividend shares. Here are three overseas passive income stocks to consider and I'm…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 50%, this FTSE 250 stock’s trading at record lows! Is it a buy to consider this November?

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Profit warnings and boardroom shake-ups have hit B&M European Value Retail shares hard. Is the FTSE 250 company now too…

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Investing Articles

16% annual return! Why I chose this fund over other Euro ETFs

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on European stock markets are surging. Royston Wild discusses one he's added to his portfolio.

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Worried about dividend cuts? 3 of the FTSE 100’s best dividend growers

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Discover three FTSE 100 dividend growth heroes of recent years -- including one Royston Wild owns in his own portfolio.

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Investing Articles

Up 34% and 18%! 2 top investment trusts to consider for a SIPP

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These investment trusts have delivered double-digit returns for savvy SIPP investors this year. Royston Wild thinks they're worth a look.

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Investing Articles

Here’s what I’d consider doing if ISA allowances plunge!

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Potential changes to the Cash ISA allowance could create an opportunity for Britons to make better returns from shares. Royston…

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3 investment trusts to consider to protect and build wealth

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Discover which top investment trusts Royston Wild says demand a close look -- including one that's delivered a 15% annual…

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Investing Articles

A FTSE 100 index crash could be a golden opportunity to get rich

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Discover how buying after a stock market crash can bolster an investor's eventual returns -- and a FTSE 100 index…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 in this dividend stock may deliver a £1,784 second income in 2026 and 2027

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Looking for a second income? Here's a top FTSE 100 dividend stock whose dividend yields rise from 8.6% to 9.1%…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: £10,000 in this dividend stock will deliver a £1,880 income in 2026 and 2027

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City analysts expect this FTSE 100 dividend stock to keep delivering large and growing dividends despite the tough landscape.

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Investing Articles

Worried about a crash? 3 rock-solid FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider

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UK dividends can dip during downturns -- but Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will continue to pack a…

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Seeking a passive income? 3 low-risk dividend shares to consider

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Discover three top dividend shares to consider for long term income -- including three our writer Royston Wild himself holds.

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Investing Articles

Meet the ‘secret’ UK stocks crushing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025…

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Discover the lesser-known UK shares that have smashed Rolls-Royce's performance -- and why Royston Wild expects them to keep soaring.

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Investing Articles

Up 137% and 72%, these FTSE 100 growth stocks have smashed Lloyds shares!

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Meet the FTSE growth stocks that are making mincemeat of Lloyds shares in 2025. Royston Wild thinks they have much…

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Prediction: analysts say these growth shares will surge 20% and 13% in a year!

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Discover two top growth shares brokers expect to soar in value -- and why they could prove excellent buys for…

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Investing Articles

Up 134% and 71%, 2 FTSE 250 index shares are crushing Nvidia!

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Forget Nvidia shares! Royston Wild believes these FTSE 250 index shares could provide stunning returns over the near term and…

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Investing Articles

Fancy a 10%+ dividend yield? 3 passive income heroes to consider

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Each of these UK stocks, funds, and trusts has a double-digit dividend yield and excellent long-term growth potential.

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if the stock market is about to crash! Here’s what it said

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Global stocks are trading near record peaks despite the uncertain outlook. Royston Wild considers if the stock market is waiting…

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Prediction: analysts say this growth stock will surge 19% in a year!

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This top growth stock has risen more than 160% in value over the last year. Royston Wild explains why it…

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How much money do you need in a SIPP for a £38k passive income at 65?

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With generous levels of tax relief, a SIPP can be a powerful weapon to target a long-term passive income, as…

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Investing Articles

15% annual returns! Here’s a FTSE 250 growth hero to consider

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Looking for the best growth stocks worthy of further research? Discover a FTSE 250 share that Royston Wild's tipping for…

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Down 8%, is Whitbread’s share price now a brilliant bargain to consider?

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Whitbread's share price plunges after a poor reaction to latest trading numbers. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE…

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Market Movers

Up 74%, can this soaring growth share keep rising after CMA news?

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CVS shares are bouncing again after positive news from the competition watchdog. Is buying this growth share now a no-brainer?

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Worried about the State Pension? Meet 7 FTSE 100 shares to consider for retirement income

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A monthly £500 investment in FTSE 100 shares could build a large nest egg to top up a State Pension.…

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Investing Articles

Fancy a £35,000 second income in retirement? Consider buying shares in an ISA

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Tax breaks, combined with the wealth-building power of the stock market, can make ISA investors a large second income in…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £2,500 monthly passive income?

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Discover how a Stocks and Shares ISA could unlock retirement wealth -- and a top US shares fund for long-term…

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