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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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Investing Articles

Up 6%, can this ‘gritty’ stock continue outperforming the rest of the FTSE 250?

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ITV's share price is soaring as investors react to a resilient performance in 2025. The question is, can the FTSE…

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The ISA deadline’s almost on us! Here’s a last-minute FTSE 100 share to consider

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Investors have just a month to max out their Stocks and Shares ISA allowance for the 2026 tax year. Here…

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1,001 Barclays shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

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Barclays shares have delivered excellent returns over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 bank keep outperforming? Royston Wild…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s crashed 18% today! Is it too cheap to miss?

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Vistry is one of the FTSE 250's worst-performing stocks, sinking by double-digit percentages on Wednesday (4 March). Is this a…

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Lloyds’ share price has plunged 14% from its highs! Time to buy?

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Lloyds' share price is back below 100p amid sinking market confidence. Should investors consider buying the FTSE 100 bank as…

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Prediction: in 12 months, Diageo shares and dividends could turn £20,000 into…

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Diageo shares have dropped more than a quarter over the last year. Does this make the FTSE 100 company a…

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Prediction: in 12 months, surging Rolls-Royce shares and dividends could turn £20,000 into…

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Rolls-Royce shares have soared around two-thirds in value as earnings have continued to take off. Can it keep rising? Royston…

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Get yourself ready for a violent stock market crash!

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The FTSE 100 is sinking, raising fears of a fresh stock market crash. What are you doing about it? Here's…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 11,000, these top shares are still dirt cheap!

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These FTSE shares aren't without risk. But at current prices, our writer Royston Wild thinks they're too good to ignore.…

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Looking for FTSE 100 bargains before the ISA deadline? Here are 2 to consider

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Looking for last minute additions for a high-power Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild picks out two top FTSE 100…

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Diageo’s share price is 61% off its highs! Time to consider buying?

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Diageo's share price tumbled again last week after it cut forecasts. Is the FTSE 100 company now too cheap to…

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10,000 Lloyds shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

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Lloyds' shares have delivered FTSE 100-bashing returns over the last year. The question is, can the Black Horse Bank keep…

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Greggs shares are 53% off their highs! Time to consider buying?

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Greggs shares are worth less than half what they were five years ago. Is the battered FTSE 250 share now…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price rise 5% or 36% by this time next year?

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Rolls-Royce's share price hit new heights after stunning full-year results on Thursday (26 February). Can the FTSE 100 firm keep…

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Down 34%, I think this FTSE 100 stock’s a top share to consider in March!

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This FTSE 100 share's slumped in value as software stocks across the globe have retraced. Royston Wild asks: is this…

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IAG shares have slumped 6%, so is this a dip-buying opportunity?

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IAG shares have on Monday (2 March) slumped to their lowest level for the year. Are they now too cheap…

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£20,000 invested in FTSE 100 shares a year ago would now be worth…

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A fund tracking FTSE 100 shares would have delivered double-digit returns over the last year. Is it the best way…

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How much will you need in an ISA to earn a £3,000 monthly passive income in 2051?

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Looking for ways to build a huge, passive income-producing Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains how you could boost…

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5 reasons why Greggs’ share price could surge 37% to £22!

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Greggs' share price has slumped by a quarter during the past 12 months. But one analyst thinks the FTSE 250…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks to consider in March with 7% yields!

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Looking for the best high-yield UK dividend stocks to buy? Here are two that keen income investor Royston Wild think…

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These 5 income stocks could turn a £20k ISA into a £1,680 passive income!

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Want to know how to source a large and sustained passive income from dividend stocks? Royston Wild reveals some of…

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Here’s how you could earn a £1,162 monthly SIPP income with £5 a day

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The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can put you on the fast track to creating long-term wealth, even with small contributions.…

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IAG’s share price slumps 6% despite record profits! What the heck’s going on?

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IAG's share price has fallen despite announced forecast-beating profits for 2025. Why's this happened? And could it be a dip-buying…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £500 income?

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Looking to create a money-printing Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains why you may have a better chance than…

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Here’s how you could invest £300 a month for a £38k+ second income

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Looking to make a healthy second income to supplement the State Pension? Royston Wild explains the long-term benefit of buying…

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Up 7%, is this FTSE 250 stock the UK’s best banking share?

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Forget Lloyds and the FTSE 100's other popular bank stocks. Might this surging FTSE 250 stock be the London stock…

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Here’s another great reason why Diageo’s share price might take off!

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Diageo's share price is one of the FTSE 100's best performers right now. Following positive news on US tariffs, things…

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Investing Articles

1,001 Legal & General shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

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Legal & General shares have enjoyed robust double-digit gains over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 company continue…

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This unsexy FTSE 100 stock’s surged 7% today! Is it time to buy?

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Convatec shares have taken off on Tuesday after an excellent full-year trading update. Can the FTSE 100 stock keep on…

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3 reasons why Legal & General share price could leap 26% to 340p!

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Legal & General has enjoyed stunning share price gains in recent times. Can it keep up the pace? Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £500 monthly passive income?

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Dream of making an substantial passive income every month. Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to target…

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4 reasons why the BAE Systems share price could jump 23% to £26!

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Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Royston Wild explains why BAE Systems' share price could continue to…

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5 reasons why Diageo shares could leap 51% to £27.25!

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Looking for the best FTSE 100 recovery stocks to buy? Royston Wild reckons investors should consider Diageo -- its share…

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Here’s how you could retire on £1,000,000 with dividend shares!

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Looking to build a sizeable nest egg for later life? Royston Wild explains how UK dividend shares could boost your…

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The big question: can UK passive income shares make you rich?

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Royston Wild explains how buying passive income shares can build wealth -- and reveals one of the FTSE 100's brightest…

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2 FTSE 100 shares that look dirt-cheap despite record highs!

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These FTSE 100 shares are on sale, even as the broader blue-chip index scales fresh peaks. Royston Wild explains why…

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Seeking super-high-growth stocks to buy? Here are 2 to consider

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These top growth stocks are tipped to deliver double-digit earnings increases in the next two years. Royston Wild reveals what…

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Up 291% in 5 years, can this FTSE 250 growth stock keep soaring?

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TBC Bank shares have rocketed in value since early 2021. After releasing more strong trading numbers today, can the FTSE…

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How to target a £25k second income starting from scratch in an ISA!

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With enormous tax advantages and a focus on share investing, the Stocks and Shares ISA could help you earn a…

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As the FTSE 100 hits new peaks, these top shares are still bargains!

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Searching for the UK stock market's best value heroes? Royston Wild reveals three cut-price FTSE 100 shares that demand consideration.

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