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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

BAE Systems shares rise on stunning trading news. Here’s why I’d buy the FTSE share today!

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BAE Systems' share price is flying again after the firm upgraded its full-year forecasts. Here's why I'm looking to buy…

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These 2 top dividend stocks are on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them in August

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I think these UK shares could be too good to ignore at current prices. Here I'll explain why I'll buy…

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Investing Articles

2 bargain FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy this August!

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These top FTSE 100 stocks are effectively on sale following share price weakness in 2023. Here's why I'll buy them…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend-paying penny stocks for investors to consider in August!

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Here are two top penny stocks I'm seeking to buy as soon as I have spare cash to invest in…

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I’m thinking of buying more Diageo shares following strong full-year results!

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The Diageo share price continues to pick up steam. But I believe the FTSE 100 drinks giant remains a top…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I’d buy Standard Chartered shares for passive income!

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Standard Chartered shares trade on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 7.5 times. I think the bank is a…

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Should investors now buy RC365 shares on the dip?

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The RC365 share price has remained volatile following the stunning gains of recent weeks. Can it bounce higher again?

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Dividend Shares

3 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which should I buy in August?

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares offer yields above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I would (or wouldn't) buy them…

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Why now could be the time to buy dirt cheap GSK shares!

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The GSK share price provides excellent all-round value at current levels. I'm looking to add it to my own portfolio…

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10.2% yield! Here’s the British American Tobacco dividend forecast to 2025

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British American Tobacco shares offer gigantic dividend yields based on current forecasts. But do they make the FTSE 100 share…

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6% dividend yield! Should I buy high-yield Rio Tinto shares for a second income?

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I'm searching the FTSE 100 for the best high-yield stocks to buy for my portfolio. Could Rio Tinto shares be…

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Investing Articles

An unloved penny stock I’m considering buying with £2,000 in August!

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Spending some cash on penny stocks can be a great way for share pickers to bolster long-term returns. Here's one…

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Is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce’s dirt cheap shares?

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The Rolls-Royce share price seems to offer exceptional value at current levels. So should I consider opening a position in…

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Is Croda International one of the FTSE 100’s best bargain stocks?

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I'm looking for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy following recent volatility. Could Croda shares be the brilliant…

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Investing Articles

CRH’s share price sits at record highs! Here’s why the FTSE stock is a top buy

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The CRH share price has taken off in 2023. Yet on paper the FTSE 100 firm still offers great value.…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy to hold to 2030!

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These UK dividend shares offer yields above the 3.7% average for FTSE companies. Here's why I'm aiming to buy them…

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Is the FTSE 100 at the start of a new bull market?

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The FTSE 100's flying following the release of forecast-busting inflation data this week. Can it continue to soar? And should…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks for investors to buy and hold to 2030!

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I think these FTSE 100 shares are exceptional buys for long-term investors. Here's why they're on my radar right now.

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Investing Articles

How Persimmon shares could make me a passive income of £560!

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Persimmon's share price is recovering. But current dividend yields still suggest the FTSE 100 share could be a great stock…

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How Aviva shares could make me a second income of £910!

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Aviva's shares could really help me to boost the second income I make from UK shares. Here's why I'm aiming…

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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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Investing Articles

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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