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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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Investing Articles

Nick Train just bought this struggling FTSE 100 growth stock. Should I buy it too?

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Star UK fund manager Nick Train rarely buys anything new and invests for the long term. This makes his latest…

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Investing Articles

These penny stocks are flying, but I’d only buy one of them now

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Paul Summers highlights two penny stocks that have been rising strongly. One he rates as a potential buy. The other…

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Cash savings beat inflation but I’d still load up on cheap shares to retire early

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Having an emergency fund still makes great sense, but our writer is investing anything beyond this into the stock market…

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This FTSE 100 stock still looks like a horrible value trap to me

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Shares in FTSE 100 DIY giant Kingfisher tumble as the company warns on profit for a second time in three…

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If I’d bought £1k of Microsoft stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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It's been one of the best blue-chips to hold in recent years and recently set an all-time high. Does Microsoft…

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Up 32% in 2023, is the easyJet share price just getting started?

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Our writer thinks the easyJet share price could end 2023 on a high note. But will this push him to…

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3 FTSE shares I’d consider buying for a massive market bounce-back in 2024

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A brand new bull market might just be on the horizon. In preparation, Paul Summers is looking for some FTSE…

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Better index fund buy: the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250?

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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have both climbed in the last trading week. Paul Summers considers which index might…

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The Aviva share price is finally rising. Time to buy?

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The Aviva share price is finally seeing some positive momentum. Paul Summers takes a look at the FTSE 100 giant's…

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The Burberry share price has tanked. And I’m loving it!

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The Burberry share price has tumbled on news of lower sales. Our writer regards this as a rare opportunity to…

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Dividend Shares

2 terrific dividend stocks in this uncertain world

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The economic headlines may be improving but Paul Summers still thinks there's a place for defensive dividend stocks in his…

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Rocketing 200%+ in one year, I wish I’d bought these UK shares for my ISA

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Some market minnows have delivered outstanding gains despite the gloomy economic headlines. Is there more upside ahead for these UK…

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Growth Shares

The Diageo share price has crashed. And I’m loving it!

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On Friday, the Diageo share price suffered its steepest fall in 25 years. Paul Summers regards this as an opportunity…

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These FTSE growth stocks look like hidden gems to me

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These growth stocks have been doing well for investors, but our writer thinks the best is yet to come and…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I wouldn’t buy with free money

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Many FTSE 250 stocks look like great buys right now. But Paul Summers wouldn't touch these three with a bargepole.

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If I’d bought £1k of Rolls-Royce shares at their 52-week low, here’s what I’d have now

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Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best contrarian investments in recent times. Paul Summers looks at how much money…

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Is the Shell share price just getting started?

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As the Shell share price rises on a positive update, Paul Summers considers whether the stock can continue is stellar…

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Investing Articles

3 ‘nightmare’ FTSE 100 value traps I wouldn’t buy with free money

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Some FTSE 100 firms look great buys in this tricky period for markets. Others look like basket cases. Paul Summers…

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I’d buy these dividend shares for lifelong second income

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Our writer thinks the stock market offers the most convenient way of generating a second income for the rest of…

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Investing Articles

Stock markets are struggling but I’m buying beaten-down shares to retire early

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Dreams of early retirement look dashed as stock markets head lower. But this is just the time to go shopping,…

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Dare I buy these FTSE 100 value stocks before November?

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Next month brings another flood of updates from FTSE 100 firms. Paul Summers wonders whether three top-tier value stocks are…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 dividend stocks both yield over 8%! But I’d only consider buying one

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Paul Summers names one mid-cap dividend stock he'd be willing to buy and one he wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

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Investing Articles

Will Persimmon shares rally in November?

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Persimmon shares have been walloped out of the FTSE 100. Is all the pain now priced in? Our writer takes…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks that look set to deliver market-beating passive income

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Risks aside, our writer likes the look of these three top-tier companies for making plenty of passive income now and…

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Tesla stock is almost 50% off its all-time high. Can I resist buying?

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It's been a rollercoaster couple of years for holders of Tesla stock. Does Paul Summers see a struggling share price…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 shares have crashed to 52-week lows. Can I resist buying them?

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The share prices of some of our biggest companies are really struggling. But should these FTSE 100 stocks now be…

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2 exceptional FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to ride the next stock market boom

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Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks he thinks could deliver serious gains as and when market sentiment…

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3 value stocks I’d consider buying before markets jump in 2024

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An abundance of bearishness means now could be a great time to go hunting for value stocks. Here are three…

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Investing Articles

The Whitbread share price is on a roll. I think there’s more to come

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Outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2023, the Whitbread share price is recovering. Paul Summers takes a look at its half-year…

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Investing Articles

Will dividends be cut at these battered FTSE 100 shares?

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Some FTSE 100 shares have struggled through these tricky economic times. Paul Summers picks out two companies he's particularly concerned…

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Investing Articles

2 magnificent growth stocks to consider buying before the next stock market boom

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Growth stocks are unloved at present. And that's why our writer is searching for the UK's best of the best…

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Investing Articles

3 ‘super safe’ dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

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Our writer thinks that some dividend stocks have been so reliable that they're great candidates for the majority of passive…

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BAE shares just hit a record high! Buy, sell, or hold?

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BAE Systems shares can't stop rising in value due to ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. But…

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The AI revolution has helped push this FTSE 100 share to a record high!

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Investors have flocked to this FTSE 100 share, thanks to its application of AI tech. Paul Summers wonders whether there's…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in October?

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Historically, next month has seen its fair share of stock market meltdowns. Are we days from seeing the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 6,000 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

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A FTSE 100 stock offering a 9% yield is often a warning sign. But this company has been an excellent…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA today for passive income

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Dividend investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA works best when income is consistent and rising. Our writer thinks these…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons the boohoo share price could soar from here

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The boohoo share price is near its 52-week low. But holders could be set for an exciting October if guidance…

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1 dividend stock I’d avoid like the plague right now

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FTSE 100 giant Vodafone's monster yield suggests its a perfect dividend stock. Our writer couldn't disagree more.

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Psst… these FTSE 100 shares have quietly jumped to 52-week highs!

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While some top-tier companies hog the headlines, other FTSE 100 shares are busy setting new highs. Is there more to…

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