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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

Are BT shares the FTSE 100’s best bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

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The BT share price has sunk lately. Should I consider opening a stake in the FTSE 100 firm? Or is…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is still rocketing! Time to buy in?

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Rolls-Royce's share price has taken off thanks to internal improvement and the airline industry recovery. Should I snap up the…

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Redrow’s share price rises 4% following full-year update. Time to buy in?

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The Redrow share price is gaining fresh momentum after a positive reaction to full-year results. Should I snap up the…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Which should I buy for a second income?

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These UK blue-chip shares are both popular dividend stocks with investors seeking a market-beating second income. Which should I buy…

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7.3%+ dividend yields! 4 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for a second income

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I'm looking to make a big second income from UK shares. And I'm expecting these top stocks to deliver big…

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6.6% dividend yield! Should I buy high-yield Lloyds shares to boost my passive income?

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I'm searching for the best high-yield UK shares to buy. Could this FTSE 100 bank be what I've been looking…

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5.8% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income?

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Housebuilder Persimmon offers one of the biggest forward dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. So is it a stock…

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6.4% and 5.7% yields! 2 top dividend shares I’d buy before the end of 2023

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I think these dividend shares are top buys for long-term passive income. Here's why I'll be looking to buy them…

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Which of these 6% FTSE 100 yields should I buy? Here’s what the charts say!

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These FTSE-listed shares are on sale this September! Here's why I think they could be too cheap for lovers of…

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8.1% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 value stock in Q4?

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This income share is loved by fans of value stocks. Its dividend yield for 2024 is twice as large as…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for easyJet shares!

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City brokers are expecting easyJet shares to pay above-average dividends during the next few years. Should I buy the FTSE…

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8.8% dividend yield! Should I buy cheap Direct Line shares for passive income?

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Direct Line's dividend yields are approaching double-digit territory. But would I be better off buying other cheap shares for passive…

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4 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for long-term passive income!

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These Footsie and FTSE 250 stocks could be a great way for UK share investors like me to target a…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague this September!

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These cheap FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to pay dividends that could supercharge my passive income. But I'd still rather…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks I’d love to buy this September!

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I'm building a list of dividend stocks to buy when I next have spare cash to invest. I expect these…

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Yields of up to 5%! Should I buy FTSE 100 dividend stock BP today?

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The BP share price has gained further momentum in recent sessions. Is now the time to buy the FTSE 100…

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5 reasons why Aviva is the high-yield FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today!

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This high-yield share has an exceptional track record of returning cash to investors. Here's why I'm looking to add it…

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Why Glencore is one of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks to buy right now!

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I'm building a list of top stocks to buy when I have spare cash to invest. Here's why I think…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

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The Rolls-Royce share price still looks like a brilliant bargain despite further strength. So should I be adding it to…

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2 value stocks I’d love to buy in September to try and get rich!

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I'm aiming to snap up these UK value stocks when I next have cash to invest. Here's why I think…

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Are these dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares brilliant buys for September?

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The FTSE is packed with excellent bargains following heavy volatility in 2023. Should value investors snap up these blue-chip shares…

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Are Lloyds shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

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The price of Lloyds shares has fallen 9% since the beginning of the year. Does this mean a bargain buying…

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10.4% yield! Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Vodafone shares

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The Vodafone share price has toppled by more than a third and driven dividend forecasts higher. Is this a dip-buying…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to hold until 2033!

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I'm building a list of top FTSE 100 shares to buy when I next have cash to invest. Here are…

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Here’s what the charts say about these top FTSE 250 value stocks

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These top FTSE 250 shares are on sale! Here's why I'd snap them up in my Stocks and Shares ISA…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’m considering buying in September!

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These UK blue-chip stocks offer large dividend yields and rock-bottom P/E ratios. Here's why I think they're great buys for…

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9.3% and 8.2% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

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These UK blue-chip shares remain popular with investors seeking market-beating passive income. However, are the risks of buying them too…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I might buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

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These UK blue-chip shares trade on mega-low P/E ratios following recent price falls. Here's why I'm considering adding them to…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for a second income? Here’s what the charts say!

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National Grid shares offer some of the biggest yields on London's stock market. So should I buy them to boost…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in September? Here’s what the charts say

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These FTSE 100 stocks are brilliant buys for any income portfolio. Here's why I'll be buying more of them when…

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8%+ yields! 4 high-yield dividend stocks I’m looking at for September

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These high-yield shares offer market-beating dividend forecasts. Here's why I'm aiming to buy one or more of them when I…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks (including a 7.1% yield!) I’d love to buy in September!

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The FTSE 250 is home to some of London's best value stocks to buy. Here are two I'll be looking…

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Should I buy Nvidia shares in September? Here’s what the charts say!

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Nvidia's share price has continued to rise following Q2 results. But has all the good news been baked into the…

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Should I buy these 2 value stocks in September?

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These value stocks trade on rock-bottom P/E and PEG ratios. But are they brilliant buys or potential investor traps?

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

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These UK dividend stocks offer yields north of 8%. But I'd still rather invest my cash in less risky companies…

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Here’s the FirstGroup dividend forecast for the next THREE years!

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The dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares looks pretty exciting for the next few years. Should I buy this FTSE 250…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is on a roll! Time to buy in?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is the FTSE 100's greatest gainer in the year to date. But the engineer's shares still…

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Is Lloyds’ share price NOW the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

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The Lloyds share price looks dirt cheap considering its P/E ratio and dividend yield. So should I add the FTSE…

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Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares in September?

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August's mini stock market crash provides an excellent buying opportunity for investors to pick up cheap, quality UK shares.

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Is the GSK share price a FTSE 100 bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

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I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 value stocks to buy in September. Right now, the GSK share price looks…

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