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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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Are National Grid and Marks and Spencer Group the FTSE 100 bargains of the year?

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Battered Footsie giants National Grid plc (LON:NG) and Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) look like tempting buys, but are…

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Why becoming a contrarian investor could be your ticket to financial independence

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These stocks are great examples of why learning to do what others won't can have a huge impact on your…

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These small-cap growth stocks are crushing the FTSE 100

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Looking for better returns? These minnows have seriously outperformed the market's top tier.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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Looking for resilient companies that regularly increase their payouts to shareholders? Paul Summers focuses on two of the best from…

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Why I’d continue to shun this Neil Woodford backed turnaround stock

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of full-year numbers from this battered Neil Woodford favourite.

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Will the WPP share price ever make a successful comeback?

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What does the departure of long-standing CEO Martin Sorrell mean for FTSE 100 advertising giant WPP plc (LON:WPP)?

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Will these heavily-shorted stocks sink further in 2018?

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Paul Summers takes a look at two of the most hated companies on the market.

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Why shares in Micro Focus and this FTSE 100 giant plunged in March

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Not had time to check in with the markets? Here's what you need to know about recent falls at Micro…

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Can you afford to ignore this small-cap growth stock after today’s news?

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Trading at this small-cap continues to be decent. Should growth investors take advantage of recent share price weakness?

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Is Tesco’s share price about to return to 300p?

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The recovery at Tesco plc (LSE: TSCO) continues to gather momentum. Is it finally time to buy the stock?

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The secret to beating almost everyone in the markets

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Paul Summers explains how Foolish investors can gain an edge over other market participants.

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Ready to begin investing? Don’t do anything before you’ve read this

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Paul Summers draws up a 'to do' list for budding investors before they dive into the stock market.

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This FTSE 250 growth stock could be a great buy after today’s news

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update from this under-the-radar company.

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Why April could be a great month for investors

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History may not repeat itself but it often rhymes. Here's what investors need to know about where shares could be…

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This FTSE 100 giant will hike its dividend by 499% this year

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Love dividends? You need to take a look at this Footsie giant.

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2 FTSE 250 value stocks I’d consider buying for my ISA

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Hunting for value in a rather expensive market? Paul Summers has a couple of suggestions.

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Could these ‘secret’ small-cap stocks help you achieve financial independence?

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Paul Summers take a closer look at two under-the-radar small-cap shares and their potential to help you quit the rat…

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2 top small-cap growth stocks that could help you become an ISA millionaire

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Looking to create a million-pound portfolio over the long term? Check out these two hot growth stocks.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend hero over United Utilities Group plc

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Following today's news, Paul Summers prefers this Footsie giant over water company United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU).

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One bargain dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA today (and one I’d avoid)

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Paul Summers thinks small-caps could be a great addition to most dividend-focused portfolios, but choose carefully.

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3 top dividend stocks to consider before the ISA deadline

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As we approach the ISA deadline, Paul Summers picks out three great options for dividend investors.

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2 bargain growth stocks that could you help you become an ISA millionaire

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Dream of having a portfolio worth seven figures? Paul Summers picks out two stocks that might help get you there.

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Why I’d buy this top quality growth stock over this turnaround contender

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Paul Summers thinks this global lifestyle brand with surging online sales still warrants attention from investors, despite today's share price…

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2 promising small-cap growth stocks to stash in your ISA

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at two last-minute small-cap options for your ISA.

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Is growth stock IQE plc the tech buy of the decade?

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IQE's (LON:IQE) full-year numbers are in. Paul Summers takes a look.

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The dividend allowance cut (and how you can beat it)

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Don't be caught out by changes to the dividend allowance. Paul Summers runs through what investors can do to protect…

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One bargain stock I’d pick over Capita plc

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Paul Summers is still avoiding battered outsourcer Capita plc (LON:CPI) and thinks one of its peers could be a safer…

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2 high-flying growth stocks I’d consider buying for the long term

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Expensive they may be but these growth stocks could be great buys for the long term, thinks Paul Summers.

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks I’d consider buying before the ISA deadline

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Paul Summers thinks these two 'secret' stocks have the potential to be great additions to most growth-focused ISA portfolios.

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2 bargain dividend stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline

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Paul Summers picks out two stocks offering big dividends that could be excellent additions to ISA portfolios.

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Is it time to buy Rolls-Royce Holding plc after today’s news?

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Paul Summers take a look at the latest set of number from engineering giant Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR).

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How to build a second income stream on the cheap

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Want a fuss-free, low-cost way of generating more cash? Paul Summers has the solution.

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Time to ditch this high-flying FTSE 250 growth stock?

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This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock had a superb 2017. Should investors take profits and move on?

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ITV plc isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying on recent weakness

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Paul Summers remains bullish on ITV plc (LON:ITV) following today's full-year results.

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2 small-cap growth stocks I’m watching closely

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Paul Summers explains why he's added these market minnows to his watchlist.

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Is this cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock a better buy than BT Group plc?

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Paul Summers thinks this company could be a great alternative for dividend hunters concerned by BT's (LON:BT-A) ongoing difficulties.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now

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Recent weakness in the share prices of these top quality stocks could be a great opportunity for new investors.

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Should investors in Footsie income stalwart Centrica prepare for a dividend cut?

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Paul Summers thinks it might only be a matter of time before payouts are cut at Centrica plc (LON:CNA).

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc is a great dividend stock for 2018

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Paul Summers looks at investor favourite Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY). Does a cheap valuation and monster yield make it…

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Why Versarien plc shares could be the buy of the decade

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So long as you've time on your hands, Paul Summers thinks investor patience will be more than rewarded by Versarien…

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