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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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Why I’d buy this top growth and income stock over Capita plc

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Paul Summers is far more bullish on this mid-cap stock compared to battered Capita plc (LON: CPI)

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy in December

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Recent news makes Paul Summers bullish on these top growth plays.

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Here’s why Hurricane Energy plc is flying today

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Paul Summers remains bullish on Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR), especially after today's news.

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Which is the better dividend stock: National Grid plc or Vodafone Group plc?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the size and sustainability of dividends on offer from giants National Grid plc (LON:NG)…

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2 high-growth stocks you might regret not buying before Christmas

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Paul Summers looks at two shares he'd tuck away for his Christmas stocking.

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Why I’d dump this expensive mid-cap stock for this FTSE 100 giant

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Paul Summers thinks this luxury brand is a great buy on recent price weakness.

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Making a million could be easier if you invest like Peter Lynch

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Looking to get rich from the stock market? This is one man you need to listen to.

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Why I’d ditch Fevertree Drinks plc to buy this dividend stock

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Paul Summers remains cautious on Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR).

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3 reasons I’m backing hot stock Versarien plc

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Has stock-of-the-moment Versarien plc (LON:VRS) been overhyped? Paul Summers doesn't think so.

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Why I’d trade in Purplebricks Group plc for this FTSE 250 growth stock

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Is the recent loss of momentum in Purplebricks plc (LON:PURP) a sign for investors to take profits and move on?

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Why I’d buy more of this small-cap stock over Provident Financial plc

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Paul Summers thinks this market minnow is a far better buy than beaten-up Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG).

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Should you buy this beaten-up sin stock over Neil Woodford-favourite Imperial Brands plc?

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Paul Summers questions whether this mid-cap makes a better investment than Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB)

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Is Centrica plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 15% today?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading statement from British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA)

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Time to take profit on this top growth stock?

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Does a sky-high valuation mean it's now time to sell this top-performing stock?

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One growth dud I’d sell to buy Tesco plc

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Supermarket giant Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) looks a far better bet than this online retailer.

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One growth stock I’m holding for the next decade

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Paul Summers is clinging tightly to his shares in this mutlibagging AIM stock.

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Should you be tempted by these high-yield small-cap stocks?

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These two market minnows offer monster dividends. But are they worth the risk?

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One FTSE 100 growth stock I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

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A recovery could take longer than expected at this battered stock.

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Time to get greedy with Premier Oil plc and Empyrean Energy plc?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at oil and gas stocks Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) and Empyrean Energy plc (LON:EME).

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Why I’d consider buying this top small-cap stock instead of this FTSE 100 giant

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Paul Summers prefers this quality small-cap over its FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) peer.

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This small-cap growth stock may be a millionaire maker

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Looking for growth? Paul Summers thinks this small-cap could be a great long-term hold.

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Unilever plc isn’t the only ‘expensive’ stock I’d consider buying today

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Concerned that markets might fall from recent highs? Paul Summers thinks Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) and this equally defensive mid-cap could…

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This common investing mistake could destroy your wealth

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Here's why you need to consider alternative views when it comes to managing your portfolio.

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These ‘secret’ growth stocks could still make you stunningly rich

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They may be expensive but Paul Summers thinks there could be more upside ahead for investors in these small-cap growth…

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Is FTSE 100 dividend giant Marks and Spencer Group plc a strong buy after H1 results?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest numbers from battered retailer Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS)

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Is now the time to buy beaten-up mega-yielder BT Group plc?

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With the dust having settled following recent results, Paul Summers takes another look at beaten-up giant BT Group plc (LON:BT-A).

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Should investors race to buy new growth stock Footasylum plc?

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Paul Summers questions whether new-stock-on-the-block Footasylum plc (LON:FOOT) should be a top pick for growth hunters.

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Is BP plc now a buy after beating analyst expectations?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest update from oil behemoth BP plc (LON:BP).

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Sirius Minerals plc isn’t the only stock with a promising future

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Paul Summers takes a look at another young mining stock with big ambitions.

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Carillion plc isn’t the only value trap I’d avoid right now

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Paul Summers is as bearish on this troubled mid-cap as he is on construction firm Carillion plc (LON: CLLN)

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2 dirt-cheap high flyers

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Not every stock in the top tier is expensive. Paul Summers looks at two potential bargains.

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Why things could get even worse for this dividend dud

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Shares in this household name remain cheap for a reason, thinks Paul Summers.

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This growth stock could be a better buy than Barclays plc

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Paul Summers thinks growth-focused investors should check out this alternative to Barclays plc (LON: BARC)

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Time to get greedy with these battered small-cap stocks?

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Could these shares now be tempting contrarian picks? Paul Summers thinks so.

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Neil Woodford’s just bought more of this dividend stock

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This big dividend payer has been dumped by many investors in recent weeks but Neil Woodford isn't one of them.

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Time to check out of this FTSE 100 multibagger?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update from this top tier giant.

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These stellar small-cap stocks could be good for your wealth

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Despite the risks involved, Paul Summers thinks these two small-cap stocks still offer a lot of upside.

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One screamingly cheap small-cap stock I’d avoid and one I’d buy

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Be warned - some small-cap stocks aren't quite the deal they appear to be.

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Could these small-cap stocks help future-proof your portfolio?

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Paul Summers looks at two market minnows whose assets could be in huge demand in the coming years.

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Neil Woodford loves these two market newbies. Should you?

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Paul Summers takes a look at two recent additions by the star fund manager.

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