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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

2 tried-and-true FTSE 250 dividend shares hiding in plain sight

| Paul Summers

The UK stock market is chock full of solid dividend shares. Our writer picks out two 'secret' examples hiding in…

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Wow! If only I’d bought Carnival shares at the start of 2023

| Paul Summers

Carnival (LON: CCL) shares have massively outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) this year. Our writer questions whether there's more…

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If I’d invested £1k in Nvidia stock at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been one of the best stocks to own in 2023. Our writer looks at how much money…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now without hesitation

| Paul Summers

With the markets struggling for direction, our writer thinks now could be a brilliant time to buy these three FTSE…

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Tesla stock is on fire! Is there still time to buy?

| Paul Summers

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has staged an almighty recovery in 2023, so far. Our writer looks at the possible reasons and…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now without hesitation

| Paul Summers

Our writer thinks that now is as good a time as any to snap up some of the best FTSE…

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Are ITV shares a screaming buy?

| Paul Summers

ITV (LON:ITV) shares have been hit by scandal and accusations of a toxic culture. As the crisis deepens, is now…

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3 dividend shares near 52-week lows

| Paul Summers

Our writer takes a closer look at three big-yielding dividend shares that are currently out of favour. Are any worthy…

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3 stocks I will “never” sell

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Paul Summers takes a look at his portfolio and picks out three stocks he'd be reluctant to ever part with,…

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Up nearly 30% in 2023, I think this FTSE 250 stock is just getting started!

| Paul Summers

Some FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have done very well indeed in 2023 so far. Our writer picks out one he…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in May

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Paul Summers picks out three shares from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that are all due to report next month. Can…

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Revealed! The 3 biggest positions in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Our writer covers the top three holdings in his 'risk-on' Stocks and Shares ISA, including one battered FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in May

| Paul Summers

As the weather heats up, so does market news. Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'll be…

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These UK shares are hated and I can see why!

| Paul Summers

Sometimes, avoiding a stock market stinker is just as good as finding a star. Our writer is feeling smug about…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to load up on for the next bull market

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It's time to hunt for high-quality growth stocks, says Paul Summers. He's picked out two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares to…

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7.2% yield! I’d buy this dirt cheap dividend share

| Paul Summers

Dividend shares look very appealing right now. Our writer picks out one high-yielding stock he'd buy, despite current headwinds.

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap right now

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Dividend stocks can be a good way of boosting returns when the market is out of sorts. Paul Summers picks…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 value stocks

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There's no shortage of attractive value stocks among the UK's biggest companies, according to our writer. Paul Summers picks out…

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Rolls Royce shares have soared! Was I a fool not to buy them?

| Paul Summers

Rolls-Royce plc (LON:RR) shares have exploded in value over the last few months. Is Paul Summers kicking himself for not…

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2 simple stocks to buy soon with £2,000

| Paul Summers

Complexity doesn't always pay. Our writer highlights two very different but easy-to-understand stocks to buy that he thinks will perform…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in March

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out a trio of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that look likely to hit the headlines next month.…

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2 cheap dividend shares hiding in plain sight

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Paul Summers picks out two under-the-radar dividend shares he'd load up on before the stock market really starts to rally…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy before the next stock market boom

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is still in the doldrums. So, what better time to pick up some bargains? Our writer…

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2 hated FTSE 100 shares I’ve been buying in February

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Encouraged by the market's positive start to 2023, Paul Summers has been buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares in out-of-favour sectors.

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3 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Paul Summers

History has shown that we can never depend on shares for income. That said, our writer thinks these dividend stocks…

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5 cheap shares I’d buy for the stock market recovery

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We may just be at the beginning of a new bull market. Our writer has already started buying cheap shares…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for massive passive income

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The stock market can be a great source of passive income. Our writer picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks…

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My top UK stock for 2023 is already sprinting ahead!

| Paul Summers

Our writer's chosen UK stock for 2023 has massively outperformed the index already. He thinks there could be even more…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

| Paul Summers

Scouring the market for cheap dividend stocks, out writer thinks he's found two great opportunities that he'd buy as part…

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If I’d invested £1k in Pearson shares one year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Paul Summers

Pearson (LON:PSON) shares performed brilliantly in 2022. Having lost out on those gains, our writer asks if he's too late…

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ASOS shares have rocketed 65% in January. Should I buy more?

| Paul Summers

ASOS plc (LON:ASC) shares have delivered a staggering gain in just one month. Will our writer be adding to his…

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Here’s how I’m trying to double my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Our writer thinks share prices might have fallen too far and now could represent a once-in-a-decade-opportunity to double his wealth.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching like a hawk in February

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTE:UKX) shares he's interested in that are likely to hit the headlines next…

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesla stock at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been one of 2022's biggest losers. Our writer considers whether things could go from…

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2 hated UK shares I’d back to bounce hard in 2023

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As bad as things seem, our writer thinks these UK stocks could outperform the market in 2023. He owns one…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching like a hawk in January

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Will 2023 be better than 2022 for investors? Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could provide…

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I’d buy these rock-solid dividend shares for income in 2023

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Paul Summers picks out three big-league dividend shares he'd be keen to own during what may be a very tricky…

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2 growth stocks that could beat the market over the next 5 years

| Paul Summers

Growth stocks have been heavily out of favour in 2023. But our writer thinks these two shares will outperform the…

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3 ‘expensive’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he fancies to rebound strongly when the economy recovers.

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ll never sell

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) may be in a funk, but our writer is holding tight to his stakes in two…

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