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Paul Summers

Paul has been teaching in higher education since 2007 and also holds the CFA Society's Investment Management Certificate (IMC). A Terry Smith-influenced quality investor, Paul is a fan of companies boasting seriously high returns on capital. He always reinvests his dividends.

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5 dividend-paying FTSE stocks to consider buying for a retirement portfolio

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Paul Summers looks at a selection of FTSE stocks that he thinks could help bring in passive income in preparation…

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My only penny stock is up over 80% in 6 months!

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Paul Summers is very picky when it comes to allowing penny stocks into his ISA portfolio. But the one he…

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ChatGPT thinks this is the perfect passive income portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks…

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Paul Summers wonders if the AI bot can guide him on creating a great passive income portfolio. The outcome definitely…

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I asked ChatGPT which 5 FTSE 100 shares are most vulnerable to a stock market crash

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Can the AI bot help identify which FTSE 100 stocks could suffer the most if the economic outlook worsens? Paul…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have walloped Rolls-Royce shares in 2025

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Paul Summers zooms in on two high-flying FTSE 100 stocks that are making the engineer's gains look almost average. Is…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ticking time bomb?

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Paul Summers continues to be astounded by the performance of Rolls-Royce shares. But is the tide about to turn for…

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Aston Martin isn’t the only UK stock I’m avoiding like the plague in November

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Beautiful cars can't hide the fact that Aston Martin has been an awful investment for most people. Paul Summers also…

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Up 60% in 2025, this FTSE 250 stock still yields 5.7%!

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a stock from the FTSE 250 that's been giving owners a compelling mix…

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1 under-the-radar dividend growth stock to consider buying for passive income

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Paul Summers looks beyond the usual suspects and zooms in on a FTSE 250 stock providing a great passive income…

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Already down 40%, holders of Greggs shares won’t want to see this news

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Once-loved Greggs shares have been hammered by the market. And Paul Summers has found something to suggest this might just…

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What on earth’s going on with the BAE share price?

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The BAE Systems share price has had an uncharacteristically poor month. Paul Summers takes a closer look at what might…

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I asked ChatGPT for the top 3 dividend stocks to buy for retirement

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Can the AI bot highlight great dividend stocks for a retirement portfolio? After taking a closer look, Paul Summers thinks…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target £1,500 in monthly second income?

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Paul Summers explores how much cash it takes to earn a tax-free second income of £1,500 in 2025. He also…

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Is the Apple share price about to rocket (or crash)?

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The Apple share price looks set to rise again as US markets open up. But will this momentum last? Paul…

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Down almost 50% but could this FTSE household name stage an explosive recovery?

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It's been a rotten year for this FTSE retailer. But Paul Summers wonders if this stock could now be a…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have never been higher. But are they now too expensive?

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Some FTSE 100 members are smashing the index this year. Paul Summers looks at one of his favourites and asks…

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Thank goodness I didn’t buy £5,000 of Diageo shares 4 years ago!

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Paul Summers has long been an admirer the FTSE 100 giant. Could he now be tempted to get involved given…

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Up over 50% in 2025, am I stupid not to buy this FTSE 250 value stock?

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Paul Summers casts his eye over one FTSE 250 stock that's delivered a stonking gain in 2025. Will what he…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ dividend growth stocks to buy with £3,000?

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Paul Summers loves to see evidence that a company has frequently upped its shareholder dividends. But is it enough to…

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Will UK shares be a safe haven if the AI bubble bursts?

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Paul Summers considers whether owning UK shares might provide some protection if the AI hype machine breaks down. He also…

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With a yield of 9%, is this FTSE 100 dividend stock simply too good to ignore?

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This cheap stock boasts the highest yield in the FTSE 100. But is there a chance it may be cut…

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How big does an ISA pot need to be to aim for £2,000 in monthly passive income?

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Paul Summers crunches the numbers on how much an investor would need in an ISA to target a great amount…

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I asked ChatGPT where Nvidia stock will be in 1 year. Its answer alarmed me

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Paul Summers was taken aback by what the AI bot has to say about where Nvidia stock is going next.…

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A stock market crash isn’t what I want (but it’s what I need)

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Paul Summers thinks the long-term outlook for stock markets is rosy. That's why all long-term investors should be craving a…

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A dividend yield of 8.3%, but I’m avoiding this FTSE 250 stock

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Our writer has concerns that a massive dividend yield at one UK company looks too good to be true if…

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Greggs shares: is the worst over?

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Once a darling of the UK stock market, Greggs shares have been in terrible form recently. Does today's latest update…

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If markets crash, this is a UK stock I want to buy!

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With economic storm clouds gathering, our writer is doubtful that UK shares will continue to charge upwards. Here's what he…

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1 FTSE 250 value stock I’ve just dumped from my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Despite its cheap-as-chips price tag and brilliant dividend yield, our writer has made the difficult decision to sell this FTSE…

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3 crash-resistant FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now

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The FTSE 100 is flying high. But our writer thinks now is a good time to consider buying stocks that…

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Will this FTSE 100 stock crash in September?

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As traders return to their desks after the long summer break and results fly in, some FTSE 100 stocks could…

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Burberry isn’t the only ‘unpopular’ UK stock to nearly double in just 12 months!

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Burberry shares have delivered a magnificent return for those buying one year ago. But another fallen star has also been…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock only 4 months ago is now worth…

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Tesla stock's recovered well after an awful start to 2025. Paul Summers looks at how brave new holders have been…

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I asked ChatGPT which UK stocks will be next to crash. Here’s what it said

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Can an AI bot say which UK stocks are likely to crash? Paul Summers is sceptical yet found himself slightly…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term passive income

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Passive income hunters might wish to consider dividend growth stocks over those offering monster yields. Our writer picks three from…

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Up 70% since April, is it too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

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Some FTSE 100 shares have staged remarkable recoveries since Donald Trump's tariff-related shocker. Paul Summers takes a close look at…

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This FTSE investment trust is stinking out my Stocks and Shares ISA. Time to sell?

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A FTSE laggard is holding back the value of this Fool's ISA portfolio. With other stocks doing so well in…

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Worried about inflation? Here are 3 dividend shares to consider buying

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Dividend shares are one way of taking the battle to rising inflation. Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 stocks…

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Beware! Traders are betting these UK shares will fall

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It's always worth keeping an eye on which UK shares are popular with short sellers. Paul Summers highlights the top…

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These ‘boring’ FTSE 100 dividend stocks just hit 52-week highs!

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Who needs to be part of the AI-frenzy when certain dividend stocks are making an absolute packet for more conservative…

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£10,000 invested in Aviva shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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We've been told that 'elephants don't gallop'. But someone forgot to tell Aviva shares! Paul Summers looks at just how…

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