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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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9% dividend yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock today?

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock offers a bumper dividend. But is it worth buying given the risks involved?

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The Gear4music (G4M) share price just crashed. I’d buy this growth stock now

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The share price of growth stock Gear4music plc (LON:G4M) tumbled in early trading. Paul Summers thinks investors might be overreacting.

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3 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

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Some stocks deserve to be bought and stashed away in the bottom drawer. Paul Summers picks out three examples from…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow to try to retire early

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Warren Buffett has a wealth of advice for those wanting to quit the rat race early. Paul Summers picks out…

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Renewable energy: 2 ETFs to buy

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Renewable energy is the hot investing trend right now. Paul Summers reveals two ETFs he's using to ride the green…

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Here’s why the Avon Protection (AVON) share price just crashed over 40%!

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The Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON) share price tumbles again in early trading. Is the stock now a contrarian's dream?

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5% dividend yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 income stock?

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock looks cheap and comes with a great dividend yield. Will this Fool pull the trigger…

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Tesla stock has soared. But is this FTSE 100 share now a better buy?

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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has been a superb investment. However, Paul Summers thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock offers a…

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The Marks and Spencer (MKS) share price is flying! Here’s why

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The Marks and Spencer plc (LON:MKS) share price has exploded in early trading. Is the stock now a screaming buy?

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What’s going on with the Persimmon (PSN) share price?

| Paul Summers

The Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) share price continues to fall. Is this a perfect opportunity for this Fool to begin building…

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Is this the best FTSE 250 growth stock to buy now?

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This FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) growth stock just can't stop rising. Paul Summers takes a timeout to examine its latest set…

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Here’s one of my top FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now

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Its shares may have lagged the index, but Paul Summers reckons this is still one of the best FTSE 100…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’m using Terry Smith’s strategy to build wealth

| Paul Summers

Terry Smith is among the most popular and successful fund managers going. Here's how he's helped shape this Fool's investment…

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The J Sainsbury share price falls despite rising sales. Should I buy now?

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The Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) share price drops over supply chain concerns. Paul Summers considers whether this is a great opportunity…

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The Purplebricks share price just crashed 35%! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

The Purplebricks plc (LON:PURP) share price tumbles on news of challenging trading. Is this a perfect opportunity for brave, contrarian…

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Darktrace falls again! It’s not the only UK growth stock I’m avoiding

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The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price continues to lose height. Paul Summers is steering clear of this and another unprofitable…

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The Next share price falls despite strong sales. Should I buy now?

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The Next plc (LON:NXT) share price is down despite rocketing online sales. Paul Summers questions if this is an opportunity,…

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Terry Smith finally buys Amazon stock for Fundsmith Equity! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith has long avoided this online giant. So why has he added Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock to…

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These classy FTSE 250 growth stocks could be FTSE 100-bound

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Making the jump to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is no mean feat but Paul Summers thinks these two growth stocks…

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BT share price: here’s what might happen next

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The BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) share price has lost some of its spark. Paul Summers wonders whether this might reverse…

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Earnings season is coming! 3 great growth stocks I’ll be watching in November

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With a flood of updates due next month, Paul Summers picks out three quality growth stocks he'll be paying particular…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy and hold for years

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Dividend stocks aren't created equal, but Paul Summers reckons these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) income stalwarts are worth holding for years.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy before November

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Next month brings updates from many FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) constituents. Paul Summers has picked out three stocks he's bullish on.

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price is flying! Time to buy?

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As the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) sets a new high, Paul Summers asks whether he should continue buying.

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Gold is on the move. Time to buy this cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock?

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) offers cheap protection from inflation, thinks Paul Summers.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend hikers to buy as inflation bites

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Paul Summers reveals FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd buy for his portfolio as way of minimising the impact of inflation.

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2 bargain small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy for a passive income

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In a search for passive income, Paul Summers highlights two dirt-cheap dividend stocks flying under the radar of most investors.

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Where might the IAG share price go in November?

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price has been rapidly losing height. Will this continue in November?

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is flying today

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The Unilever (LON:ULVR) share price jumps in early trading, despite inflationary concerns. Paul Summers thinks the stock is a bargain.

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Is the Burberry share price set to soar after its new boss is revealed?

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The Burberry plc (LON:BRBY) share price has been in the doldrums. Will news of a new CEO help turn the…

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I think this FTSE 250 stock is a beaten-down bargain!

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Paul Summers has been snapping up this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock while others have been selling. Is the recovery now…

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As Playtech is gobbled up, is this FTSE 250 stock next?

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Paul Summers wonders whether this top-performing FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock might now find itself subject to a takeover approach.

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2 FTSE 250 renewable energy funds offering BIG dividends

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Paul Summers highlights two renewable energy funds from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that could be great sources of passive income…

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As the FTSE 100 recovers, this stock still looks like an incredible bargain to me

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The FTSE 100 may be setting post-pandemic highs, but Paul Summers thinks this high-yielding heavyweight offers compelling value.

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Is the Deliveroo share price a bargain ahead of next week’s update?

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The Deliveroo share price is down 15% over the last month. Will next week's statement help the stock get back…

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The GGP share price: is this penny stock now a beaten-down bargain?

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The Greatland Gold (LON:GGP) share price is down more than 50% in 2021, despite great progress at its Havieron project.…

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Forget the THG share price! I’d buy this growth stock instead

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The THG (LON:THG) share price is in freefall following a disasterous presentation. Paul Summers thinks this online retailer is a…

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These growth shares have tumbled over 40%! Time to buy?

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After a tricky few weeks for investors, Paul Summers revisits two quality growth stocks from his watchlist. Has the time…

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2 dirt-cheap passive income stocks to buy in October

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With some stocks looking incredibly cheap, Paul Summers picks out two shares he'd snap up for a passive income-focused portfolio.

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This penny stock just signed a deal with Royal Dutch Shell!

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It's not often that an AIM-listed penny stock pens a deal with a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant, but it's happened…

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