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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

I’m hoping to buy B&M shares following their price drop! Here’s why

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The B&M share price looks like an attractive buy following recent weakness. Royston Wild looks at the FTSE 100 firm's…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for IAG shares for 2024 and 2025!

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Hopes of returning dividends helped lift IAG's share price last year. Our writer Royston Wild looks at the FTSE firm's…

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£12,000 in savings? Here’s why I’d aim for £31,377 a year in passive income with FTSE 100 dividend stocks

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Our writer Royston Wild explains how he plans to use FTSE 100 dividend stocks to build a magnificent passive income.

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Targeting a £18,766 passive income starting with just £1,000 of savings?

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Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to build long-term passive income. Royston Wild shows how this…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares like the plague!

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The Lloyds share price sprang higher again late last year. But Royston Wild has no intention of buying this FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2024!

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These FTSE 100 shares both offer dividend yields above the index average of 3.7%. But Royston Wild is keen to…

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2024 could be a BIG year for FTSE 100 stocks! Here are 3 cheap growth shares to look at now

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Many top UK stocks look extremely cheap at the start of 2024. Here, Royston Wild discusses some of his favourite…

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2024 could be another spectacular year for easyJet’s share price! Here’s why

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The easyJet share price looks dirt cheap on paper. Could this facilitate more impressive gains this year? And should I…

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Why 2024 could be the year to load up on FTSE 100 shares!

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Will the FTSE index sink or swim in the new year? Here, our writer Royston Wild explains why he plans…

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Why JD Sports could be the hottest FTSE 100 dip buy after its share price collapse!

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JD Sports' share price has slumped by double-digit percentages. Royston Wild explains why he plans to buy the FTSE 100…

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2 dirt cheap dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income in 2024!

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I believe these cheap blue-chip shares could be great potential buys for investors seeking a second income. They're on my…

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BP shares have 5%+ dividend yields at current prices! Time to load up?

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BP offers market-beating dividend yields at its current share price. But is the FTSE 100 oil stock a brilliant buy…

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2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Nvidia share price. Here’s why!

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The Nvidia share price was a star performer on the US stock market last year. Royston Wild looks at the…

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3 penny stocks I’ll be keeping a close eye on in 2024!

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These penny stocks could explode in value in the New Year. And our investment writer Royston Wild is waiting to…

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2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Ashtead Group share price. Here’s why!

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Ashtead's share price rose last year despite difficult trading conditions. And I expect it to soar in the new year…

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2 cheap UK passive income shares I’m hoping to buy in 2024!

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These top UK shares offer investors a blend of low earnings ratios and large dividend yields. Here's why I'd buy…

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£10,000 to invest? 2 FTSE 100 shares I think could soar again in 2024

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I'm expecting these FTSE 100 shares to deliver more strong returns in the next year. Here's why I'll add them…

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2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s why!

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Royston Wild considers whether Rolls-Royce's share price can carry on rising this year. Will he buy it for his own…

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2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Games Workshop share price. Here’s why!

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News of a winning media deal with Amazon could see Games Workshop's share price surge. But it's not the only…

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I’d buy 14 shares of this FTSE 250 stock each week to target £1,000 in passive income!

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Hargreaves Lansdown's plummeting share price has caught our writer's attention. Here's why it's one of his favourite FTSE 250 dividend…

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8.5% yield! I’d buy 30 shares of this top-value stock a week to target £1,000 in passive income

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This Dividend Aristocrat is tipped to continue raising payouts in the New Year. Here's why Royston Wild thinks it's one…

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9.9% dividend yield! Is Direct Line the best dividend stock to buy in 2024?

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Dividend yields on Direct Line shares smash the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 averages. Is it the ultimate passive income…

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7.6% yield! But can I REALLY trust dividend forecasts for Lloyds shares?

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Royston Wild is impressed by the dividend yields on Lloyds Banking Group shares. But is the UK stock really a…

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Yields up to 9.6%! 3 red-hot FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend forecasts for 2024

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I'm searching for the best income stocks to buy at the next opportunity. Here are three whose dividend forecasts merit…

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11.4% dividend yield! Is British American Tobacco the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend stock?

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Are the yields on these shares too good to be true? Royston Wild considers whether the FTSE firm is a…

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2 smart FTSE 100 growth shares I’d love to buy for my ISA in 2024!

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These top UK growth shares are currently on sale! Royston Wild explains why he thinks they could be brilliant stocks…

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8.1% dividend yield! I’d buy 19 shares of this FTSE 100 stock a week to target £1,000 in passive income

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Royston Wild explains how purchasing this cheap FTSE 100 income stock could turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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£20,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into a passive income of £1,630!

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I'm searching for dividend stocks to buy to make a stunning passive income. I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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I could earn £1,400 in passive income by investing a £20k ISA in these cheap FTSE 100 shares!

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These cheap dividend shares could take the income I make in my Stocks and Shares ISA to the next level.…

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3 reasons why Legal & General is one of the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend shares!

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Legal & General is hugely popular with investors seeking passive income shares. Here's why I bought this FTSE 100 stock…

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Yields up to 7.6%! 4 dividend stocks for investors to consider buying in 2024

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Royston Wild thinks these UK income shares could be excellent stocks to buy for investors seeking market-beating passive income.

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Will Rolls-Royce shares FINALLY deliver a dividend in 2024?

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Rolls-Royce shares are predicted to start paying dividends again next year! But the path is littered with obstacles, as Royston…

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7.9% dividend yield! I’d buy 4 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to target £1,000 in passive income

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Forget about high-yielding FTSE 100 banks like Lloyds for a second! Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 100 dividend stock could…

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10.3% dividend yield! I’d buy 20 shares of this FTSE 100 stock a week to target £2,000 in passive income

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The FTSE is loaded with exceptional dividend-paying stocks that investors can use to build a second income. Here’s one that…

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Should I buy 202 Lloyds shares a week to target £1,000 in passive income?

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The FTSE 100 is packed with top stocks to help investors build a market-beating passive income. Are Lloyds shares what…

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7%+ dividend yields! 2 top UK dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income

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I'm hoping to buy these dividend shares when I next have cash to invest. I think they could provide me…

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4 great ways to target a magnificent passive income in 2024!

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There are multiple ways for me to make passive income next year. Here are several methods I'm looking to explore…

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3 reasons why Diageo could be one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend shares for 2024!

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I recently topped up my holdings in Diageo and am looking to buy more. Here's why I think it's one…

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British American Tobacco vs Legal & General: which has the better dividend forecast for 2024?

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British American Tobacco and Legal & General shares both carry yields above 8% for next year. But which of their…

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4 reasons why I think Aviva is one of the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend shares!

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I don't think there are many dividend shares better than Aviva today. Here's why I expect it to deliver huge…

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