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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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9.3% and 6.1% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 stocks to buy for passive income

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These FTSE 250 dividend stocks are on sale! I think they could be great ways to make a second income,…

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7.7%+ dividend yields! Are these the best stocks to buy for passive income?

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I've been scouring the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices for great stocks to buy for a second income. Are…

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6.1% dividend yield! Are Lloyds shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy at 45.8p?

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Lloyds' share price offers terrific all-round value on paper. But should this cheap FTSE 100 share still be avoided at…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares to 2026!

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Soaring investor demand has driven FirstGroup's share price through the roof. Should I buy the FTSE 250 firm based on…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to protect myself from the climate emergency

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I'm searching for the best safe stocks to buy as global warming intensifies. Here are three stocks (including a couple…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy them for long-term dividend income?

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I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy for passive income. But could these high-yielding stocks end up costing…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

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I'm searching for the best penny stocks to own for the next decade. Here are two I'll be looking to…

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2 dividend-paying shares to buy as high inflation drags on

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I'm thinking of buying these top dividend shares to build wealth during this era of high inflation. Here's why I'd…

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Lloyds vs Glencore: which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy?

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One of these FTSE-listed shares offers a dividend yield twice as large as the index average. But would the smaller…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Here’s why I’d buy them for passive income

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These UK blue-chip shares are flying off the shelves right now. I think they could be brilliant buys for a…

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2 ‘nearly’ penny shares to buy in a winning portfolio!

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Penny shares and other cheap stocks can be great for supercharging investors’ long-term returns. I want to buy these ones…

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P/E ratios below 10 and HUGE dividend yields! Which of these FTSE 100 stocks is the better buy?

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FTSE 100 investors looking for bargain stocks to buy are spoilt for choice today. But which of the following UK…

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Are NatWest Group and British American Tobacco the FTSE 100’s best bargains?

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These FTSE 100 stocks offer solid all-round value based on current City forecasts. So are they too good for value…

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Dividend yields of up to 7%! 3 cheap FTSE 250 shares for a second income

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Recent stock market weakness has boosted the dividend yields on UK shares. I think these three top stocks could be…

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Which of these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares should investors buy for passive income?

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These UK shares trade on low earnings multiples and boast market-beating dividend yields. But which of them could be an…

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2 of the best dividend stocks to buy for passive income right now!

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I've bought more shares in this dividend aristocrat. And I think this other income hero will be another great stock…

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Here’s the Airtel Africa dividend forecast for the next 2 years!

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Airtel Africa shares have a P/E ratio of below eight times. They also carry large dividend yields based on current…

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4 reasons why I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares!

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The Lloyds share price has fallen sharply since the start of 2023. But I'm not readying myself to invest in…

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2 penny stocks (including a 7% dividend yield) I’d buy right now!

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I think these penny stocks could be red-hot buys following recent share price weakness. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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3 high-yield FTSE 100 shares that could be too cheap to miss!

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Stock market volatility has turbocharged the value on top UK shares. Here are three excellent high-yield stocks on my radar…

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Are BT Group and Rio Tinto the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain shares?

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These FTSE 100 shares are effectively 'on sale' following recent price weakness. But are they still too risky for investors…

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2 red-hot FTSE 100 dividend shares I think are too cheap to miss!

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I'm searching for the best bargains to buy following recent stock market volatility. Here are two dividend shares I'll buy…

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3 hot penny shares to buy following recent volatility!

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I think these penny shares could soar in value from current levels. Here's why I'd buy them for my UK…

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This could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks!

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Opportunities to buy top FTSE 100 stocks at knock-down prices don’t come around every day. Striking while the iron's hot…

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REIT investing: 2 top dividend stocks I’m looking to buy right now!

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These UK dividend stocks are tipped to pay market-beating dividends over the next financial year. This is why I'd add…

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Yields of up to 9.6%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

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These UK blue-chip shares offer dividend yields far above the market average. Could they help turbocharge my second income?

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for £1,640 of annual passive income!

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The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks that could offer spectacular passive income. Here's why I'm aiming to buy…

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Here’s the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for the next THREE years!

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Dividends are forecast to return for owners of Rolls-Royce shares next year. Does this make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m avoiding in July!

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These FTSE 100 income shares offer yields that soar above the index's 3.8% forward average. So why won't our writer…

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7.7% and 6.6% yields! 2 of the best dividend stocks to buy this July

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These UK shares offer forward dividend yields far above the FTSE 100 average. I believe they're two of the best…

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A red-hot penny stock for wise investors to consider!

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I think this penny stock could deliver outstanding long-term returns. So grab some popcorn and read all about this small-cap…

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Are high-yield Lloyds shares the bargain I’ve been searching for?

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Catching 'falling knives' can be a dangerous game for investors. But is the Lloyds share price now too cheap to…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for HUGE dividends now!

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The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 income shares smash the index average. I'll look to buy them when I…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the FTSE 100’s ultimate bargain?

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The Rolls-Royce share price looks dirt cheap when one considers its near-term earnings forecasts. But is the FTSE 100 stock…

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No savings at 40? How dividend stocks could help me retire comfortably

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Thanks to compounding, reinvesting dividends from UK stocks can go a long way to supercharging an investor's long-term wealth.

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks offer forward yields far above the index average. But which should I add to my…

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Yields up to 9.4%! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends today

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These FTSE-quoted shares offer dividend yields that sail above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I'd buy them for a…

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2 top penny stocks for savvy investors!

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I’ve been searching the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for the best penny stocks to buy. Here are two I think…

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Aston Martin’s share price soars 10% on EV deal! Time to buy?

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News of a potentially-gamechanging accord with electric car maker Lucid has propelled Aston Martin's share price through the roof.

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for a long-term second income?

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These popular dividend shares offer yields comfortably above the UK blue-chip average. Are they too cheap to miss following recent…

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