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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

A FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and AIM share I’d buy for 2024!

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I think these top dividend shares (including a top-quality one from the FTSE 250) could help me generate excellent returns…

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Investing Articles

2 red-hot AI investment trusts I’m considering buying!

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These AI investment trusts are trading at big discounts to their net asset values (or NAVs). Here's why I'm thinking…

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Investing Articles

4 UK shares I’ve bought to try and help me retire comfortably!

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Concerns over the State Pension are steadily rising as Britain's national debt soars. Here's why investing in UK shares is…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy cheap Vodafone shares after strong results?

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Vodafone shares trade on a rock-bottom P/E ratio around 10 times. It also carries a near-10% dividend yield. Is now…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy this high-yield FTSE 250 share for a passive income?

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I'm seeking some top-quality shares to buy to boost my passive income. Is this former FTSE 100 stock what I've…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt cheap, high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy right now

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These high-yield FTSE 100 shares have slumped in value this year. Here’s why I’d buy them in my Stocks and…

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Why I’d ignore Lloyds shares and buy this dirt cheap FTSE 250 bank instead!

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I'm looking past Lloyds shares and seeking to buy this low-cost bank when I next have spare cash to invest.…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for Airtel Africa shares through to 2026!

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Airtel Africa shares offer above average dividend yields for the next three years. But just how robust are the FTSE…

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Investing Articles

I’m hunting for top dividend shares. Should I buy high-yield Taylor Wimpey?

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Taylor Wimpey offers dividend yields way above the 3.8% FTSE 100 average. So is it one of the index's best…

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Investing Articles

8.3% and 7.6% dividend yields! These magnificent FTSE 100 shares are on sale

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The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with brilliant bargains following heavy volatility in 2023. Here are two on my shopping list…

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Investing Articles

Here are 2 of my favourite FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks for 2024!

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I think these top UK shares (including a FTSE 250 property giant) could be brilliant buys even if the global…

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Investing Articles

Is Marks & Spencer one of the FTSE 100’s best growth stocks?

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The Marks and Spencer share price is flying after another excellent trading update. Should I consider buying the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares I’m considering buying for a second income in 2024!

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I think UK shares will still be a great way for me to make a second income in the new…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 REITS are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them for passive income

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There are many top REITs trading well below value today. Here are two from the FTSE 250 whose giant dividend…

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Investing Articles

2 passive income stocks I’d buy for 2024 as the UK economy sinks!

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I think these passive income stocks could be great ways to earn in this difficult environment. Here's why I'd buy…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Lloyds shares for 2024? 3 reasons why my answer is NO!

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The Lloyds share price has just plummeted to its cheapest since spring 2021. Is this a brilliant buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

10.4% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Vodafone shares for the next TWO years

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Dividend forecasts for Vodafone continue to see double-digit yields. Is the FTSE 100 company too good to miss for income…

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2 reasons why Aviva shares may look like a brilliant bargain!

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I plan to buy more ultra-cheap Aviva shares when I next have cash to invest. Here is why I think…

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Investing Articles

2 high-risk FTSE 100 shares I WON’T be buying in 2024!

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The FTSE index is packed with brilliant bargains. But I believe these low-cost stocks could end up costing investors a…

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I’m STILL bullishly buying FTSE 100 shares to help me retire comfortably!

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Building a portfolio of top FTSE 100 stocks could help me build a brilliant nestegg for when I hang up…

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Investing Articles

More carnage in 2024? A dividend growth share I’d buy for passive income next year

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The outlook for many income-paying stocks is pretty uncertain right now. But I expect this dividend growth share to keep…

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Investing Articles

Can Rolls-Royce’s share price continue to rocket in 2024?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has more than doubled this year, making it one of the FTSE 100's star performers. Can it…

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J Sainsbury’s share price jumps on profits upgrade! Time to buy?

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The Sainsbury's share price has jumped following solid first-half trading numbers. Could this be the start of a glorious recovery?

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Value Shares

Which of these FTSE 100 shares is the better bargain this November?

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These FTSE 100 shares are moving in very different directions right now. So which is the best stock to buy…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield investment trusts I’m hoping to buy in November!

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I'm aiming to buy these investment trusts for passive income when I next have cash available to invest. Here's why…

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Investing Articles

8.6% dividend yield! Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares for a second income?

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I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy for a market-beating second income. Is this popular income…

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Investing Articles

A cheap FTSE 250 share I’m planning to hold for the next 10 years!

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I think this FTSE 250 share is too cheap to miss following recent price weakness. Here's why I expect it…

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Investing Articles

5%+ dividend yields! 3 of the greatest REITs UK investors can consider buying today

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REITs are rock-solid stocks that can generate mountains of passive income. Here are a few high-yield ones on my shopping…

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Investing Articles

3 dirt cheap, high-yield FTSE 100 stocks on my wishlist today!

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I'm hoping to buy these brilliant UK blue-chip shares when I next have cash to invest. I think each could…

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6.9% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2025!

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Current dividend forecasts mean BT shares offer yields that smash the FTSE 100 forward average. So should I buy the…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole in November!

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These FTSE 100 stocks carry rock-bottom valuations today. But I think they could pose significant danger to my long-term wealth.

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Investing Articles

2 top dividend stocks I’ve bought to hold for AT LEAST 10 years!

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Investing using a long-term approach can be the difference between retiring rich and, well, not! Here are two dividend stocks…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I plan to hold for 10 years!

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I'm banking on these UK dividend shares to deliver exceptional long-term returns. And I think they could be bargains following…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 shares look too cheap to miss! Here’s why I’m planning to invest today

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Stocks listed on the FTSE 100 continue to look cheap and I've two in particular on my wishlist when I…

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Investing Articles

Forget the FTSE 100! Why NOW could be the time to buy other UK shares!  

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UK shares have long traded far too cheaply, in this writer's opinion. Here's the evidence that many British stocks are…

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Investing Articles

7.5% dividend yield! Is Lloyds one of the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend shares?

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Lloyds currently offers some of the biggest dividend yields among UK shares. So should I buy it for my Stocks…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons I think Vodafone is one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying!

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Vodafone's share price slump this year makes it a top value stock to think about buying, I feel. I hope…

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Investing Articles

9.8% and 8.7% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 value stocks on my wishlist

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I'm hoping to have a fresh wad of cash to buy some UK value stocks soon. Here are two I'm…

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Investing Articles

2 sinking FTSE 100 dividend shares! Are they brilliant bargains or terrible traps?

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I'm following Warren Buffett's advice to "be greedy when others are fearful." So should I increase my stakes in these…

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2 cheap high-yield stocks I’d buy to target a market-beating second income!

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These UK stocks are trading at bargain-basement prices following recent share price weakness. I think they're brilliant ways to make…

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