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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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Here’s why this FTSE 250 growth stock is motoring today

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Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) shakes off Brexit fears and rises on a great set of interim numbers.

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One cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d consider buying in November (and one I’d avoid for now)

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Shares in this quality income stock react well to a trading update but Paul Summers still isn't tempted.

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Tempted by Paddy Power Betfair? I think this hated dividend stock offers far better value

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Shares in gambling giant Paddy Power Betfair plc (LON:PPB) end the week on a high note but Paul Summers suspects…

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The BT share price soars by 10%. Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 giant can’t be ignored

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BT plc (LON:BT-A) jumps as earnings beat expectations. Despite a cut to the dividend, this Fool still thinks the shares…

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3 key questions to ask yourself after October’s market crash

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Don't despair if your portfolio is bleeding value. Here's why Paul Summers regards this month market mayhem as an important…

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Why I think it might finally be time to buy FTSE 100 dividend stock GlaxoSmithKline

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Shares in drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) responded well to an update on trading. Paul Summers likes the stock a lot…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks a better buy than Next

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Retail sales continue to fall at top-tier clothing giant Next plc (LON:NXT). Paul Summers reckons this firm could be far…

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Is HSBC a screaming buy after today’s news?

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Shares in banking giant HSBC plc (LON:HSBA) responded well to the company's latest update. Is it time to load up?

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Could the stock market stage a mighty comeback before the end of 2018? History suggests so

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October knocked the stuffing out of investors. Can things turn around before we enter 2019?

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3 small-cap growth stocks I’m considering buying after the latest market crash

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Small companies have been hit hard in the sell-off. Paul Summers picks out three on his watchlist.

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Why I think these former market darlings now offer amazing value

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These two once-hot stocks have fallen heavily, but Paul Summers thinks they're now very much in the 'buy' zone.

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Is the WPP share price a falling knife I’d like to catch after tanking 15%?

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Advertising behemoth WPP plc (LON:WPP) falls heavily on the back of a disappointing update. Is now the time to be…

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Markets have been falling but these FTSE 100 stocks have been soaring!

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Not every stock has had an awful couple of weeks. Paul Summers highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that…

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3 quality growth stocks I’d consider buying if the market crashes

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Paul Summers reveals which growth stocks he'll be looking to buy if the markets continue falling.

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Scared of stock-picking? These four steps can still allow you to retire wealthy

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Don't let the recent market meltdown stop you from investing. This simple approach could still turbocharge your wealth.

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Why I think this tasty growth stock might be better value than FTSE 100 giant Unilever

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This consumer goods juggernaut is a great defensive stock to hold, but growth investors might want to look elsewhere.

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Why I’d consider holding this FTSE 100 growth stock until retirement

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This global giant rarely makes the headlines, but that's not done its share price any harm at all.

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Forget the Cash ISA. These FTSE 100 dividend stocks will make your money work harder

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Paul Summers picks out two top income stocks from the market's top tier that put cash savings rates to shame.

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How to survive the NEXT market meltdown

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If you found last week hard, console yourself with the fact that markets tank far more often than most people…

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AIM has been clobbered. Are these former market darlings now unmissable bargains?

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These former stars have all fallen heavily in the recent market sell-off. Time to get involved?

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Forget Aston Martin. This new stock looks far more likely to help make you a millionaire

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The new-to-market luxury car maker seems stuck in reverse gear and this Fool is steering clear.

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Generate a second income stream with these dirt-cheap dividend stocks

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They may be hated by the market, but these stocks still pay great dividends.

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Why I wouldn’t sell these 2 high-flying growth stocks just yet

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These hot stocks have made serious amounts of money for those already invested. Paul Summers doesn't think it's time to…

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3 stocks that could be perfect for retirees

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Wanting to supplement the State Pension? These dull, dividend-paying stocks could be the solution.

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Have £2,000 to invest? These FTSE 100 dividend stocks look far too cheap

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Paul Summers thinks value and income hunters simply can't ignore these stocks from the market's top tier.

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How low can the easyJet share price go?

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Market sentiment towards budget airline easyJet plc (LSE:EZJ) has changed in recent months. Can its latest trading update revive the…

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Is Sirius Minerals an unmissable bargain at today’s price?

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Despite recovering from the big sell-off, Sirius Minerals plc (LSE: SXX) could still be worth buying right now, thinks Paul…

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Have £2,000 to spend? These out-of-favour growth stocks could still help you retire early

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Paul Summers takes a look at two acquisition-friendly growth stocks, both of which reported to the market this morning.

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Is AA a falling knife worth catching after today’s share price crash?

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AA plc's (LON: AA) latest results have disappointed the market but can the shares be considered a bargain? This Fool…

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3 unknown but great dividend stocks that could help you make a million

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These under-the-radar stocks could be just what dividend hunters are looking for.

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4 ways to be a less emotional investor

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From Brexit to trade wars, there always seems to be something for investors to worry about. Paul Summers offers some…

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Warren Buffett is hoarding his cash. Should you do the same?

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The Sage of Omaha knows a thing or two about investing and, right now, he's keeping his powder dry.

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Is FTSE 100 dog Kingfisher worth buying for its chunky dividend?

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Shares in B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF) dive in early trading. Is the company now a screaming buy?

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Can growth stock Ocado still help you achieve financial independence?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update from market darling Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO).

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Don’t rely on the State Pension. These dependable dividend stocks should help you retire in comfort

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Paul Summers picks out two stocks he'd buy to supplement the meagre state payout.

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Time to sell these high-flying small-cap growth stocks?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at two market minnows you might wish you'd bought last year.

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Will this promising growth stock avoid the IPO curse?

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Trainer retailer Footasylum plc's (LON:FOOT) shares are down 88% since December. Will this new stock avoid the same fate?

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Is Dixons Carphone worth buying for its massive dividend yield?

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The market likes today's figures from Dixons Carphone plc (LON:DC) but should income investors steer clear?

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These small-cap, big-dividend stocks still look great value

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Looking for income AND growth at a great price? Paul Summers thinks these two companies remain very attractive.

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Down over 40% since June, is this former market darling now a bargain?

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This growth stock once rewarded investors handsomely. Paul Summers asks whether its recent poor form will reverse.

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