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Royston Wild

I am a freelance financial writer with years of experience covering global financial markets. I work with international media outlets to provide clear, actionable insights for investors and savers alike. My work spans multiple markets, including shares, commodities, forex, funds and private equity. I produce a variety of content -- from breaking news and market analysis, through to in-depth investing guides -- helping readers understand complex financial topics and make informed decisions. I previously reported on equities, currencies and commodities at Shares Magazine, and covered industrial and precious metals at BaseMetals.com and TheBullionDesk.com. That background gives me a deep understanding of the investing arena which I bring to every article I write.

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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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2 of the best US growth and dividend stocks to consider!

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These heavyweight US stocks have been delivering tasty investor returns for decades. Here's why they could remain great picks for…

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Is Barclays one of the FTSE 100’s best bargain stocks?

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Right now, Barclays' shares are cheaper than those of FTSE 100 rival stocks Lloyds and NatWest. So should I buy…

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3 of the best penny stocks for growth, dividends, and value!

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Looking for top penny stocks to buy? Royston Wild believes these UK small-cap shares could prove lucrative investments in the…

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3 of the FTSE 250’s best growth, dividend and value shares!

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These FTSE 250 shares could help investors build a bulletproof portfolio for the long term, says our writer Royston Wild.

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Looking for dividend stocks? These 3 investment trusts might be great buys

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Investment trusts can be great ways for investors to achieve financial independence. These dividend growth stocks could be three of…

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This explosive value share could keep rising for the rest of 2024!

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This soaring value share has already enjoyed stunning price gains this year. And it looks set to continue soaring as…

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Nvidia shares are soaring! Could this AI stock be a better buy?

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Demand for Nvidia shares continues to grow and grow. But might this cheaper AI stock be a superior way for…

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3 of the FTSE 100’s best value, growth and dividend shares!

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Looking to build a well-rounded portfolio of top FTSE 100 shares? Here are three our writer Royston Wild thinks deserves…

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Very big dividends are expected from these 2 UK shares!

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With yields of 9.7% and 5.3%, these UK dividend shares could be a great way for investors to substantially improve…

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3 top FTSE 100 value shares I’d buy before August!

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These FTSE 100 heavyweight shares have considerable long-term potential. And at current prices, I think they are too cheap to…

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Lloyds’ share price is dirt cheap! But I’d still avoid it like the plague

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Lloyds' share price looks a brilliant bargain at 59p. But closer inspection suggests this could be a FTSE 100 share…

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How to invest £500 a month in an ISA to target a passive income of £42,148!

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Building a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA is a realistic possibility with the right investing strategy. Here are the steps…

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Rio Tinto’s share price slumps following production update! Time to buy in?

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Poor production news has pulled Rio Tinto's share price sharply lower again. Is the FTSE 100 mining stock now too…

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2 dividend growth stocks to consider buying before the King’s Speech!

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These dividend growth shares are tipped to deliver market-beating payouts over the next few years. Here's why they're worth a…

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Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best-value growth shares?

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Looking for great-value recovery shares to buy today? Based on City forecasts, this could be one of the best that…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £4,894 annual passive income with Aviva shares

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Aviva might be one of the FTSE 100's hottest dividend shares right now. I'm banking on it to provide me…

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2 cheap passive income stocks with dividend yields around 9%!

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These passive income stocks offer dividend yields approaching 10%. But what else makes them excellent UK shares to invest in…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields above 9%!

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These FTSE 100 stocks look cheap, based on predicted earnings and dividends. Here's why I think they could be great…

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2 top growth shares I’d buy for the second half of 2024!

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Looking for the best growth shares to buy? These FTSE 250 and small-cap shares have significant share price potential, according…

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3 reasons why Aviva’s share price still looks like a brilliant bargain to me!

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Is Aviva's share price among the best bargains on the FTSE 100 today? Here, our writer Royston Wild explains why…

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2 high-yield UK shares that could generate a £1,480 second income this year!

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If broker projections are correct, these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could provide investors with a four-figure second income…

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3 high-yield shares that could generate dividends of £1,750 this year!

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These high-yield FTSE 250 stocks might be brilliant buys for investors seeking to make a large lifelong passive income. Here's…

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These FTSE 100 shares are undervalued by as much as 44%!

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These FTSE 100 shares have significant share price potential, according to City analysts. Here's why they could be great investments…

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3 FTSE 250 shares brokers think could soar as much as 29%!

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The number-crunchers think these FTSE 250 shares will gain between 17% and 29% in value over the next 12 months.…

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With £25k, here’s how I’d target a £15,919 passive income every year

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Have a chunk of cash burning a hole in your pocket? Here's how I'd put this to work to try…

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Capita’s share price soars 20% on asset sale! Time to buy?

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Capita's battered share price has rebounded as investors cheer news of a huge, £200m+ asset sale. Is now the time…

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3 excellent FTSE 100 blue-chip shares that could supercharge investment portfolios!

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These FTSE 100 shares are tipped to surge in price over the next 12 months. Here's why they could be…

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A FTSE 100 dividend share that could soar after Labour’s general election win

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A large dividend yield and predictions of growing payouts could make this FTSE 100 share a brilliant buy for long-term…

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2 mega-cheap growth stocks I think could surge in value!

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These growth stocks have rocketed in value in recent weeks. Yet they remain dirt cheap and could be poised for…

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£15k in savings? 2 passive income stocks to consider for £1,298 of dividends

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Fancy making more than a grand in dividends this year? These two high-yield passive income stocks could be worth a…

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2 dirt cheap growth shares I’d buy to hold for AT LEAST 5 years!

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These great growth shares are on sale today. Our writer Royston Wild explains why the could deliver big earnings increases…

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