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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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2 dividend growth stocks that could help you make a million

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Paul Summers highlights two defensive stocks that look set to keep hiking their bi-annual payouts.

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Here’s why this small-cap’s share price rise has stalled today

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This small-cap's shares have raced ahead since the end of last year. So what's behind today's big fall?

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Is this small-cap high flyer still a better buy than this cheap 7% dividend stock?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at the latest set of figures from IG Design plc (LON IDG). Can the…

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The Versarien share price continues to soar. Time to buy?

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Two announcements in one day from hot graphene stock Versarien plc (LON: VRS). Paul Summers thinks the shares will continue…

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These small-cap growth stocks still feel like the market’s best kept secrets. But for how long?

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Paul Summers takes a look at two minnows that still appear under-appreciated by the market.

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Why I’d still consider buying these top growth stocks

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Paul Summers thinks these market minnows could still be great additions to growth-focused portfolios, despite their fairly high valuations.

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Here’s why this battered small-cap’s share price keeps falling

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at why investors in this small-cap continue to suffer.

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This FTSE 100 giant has thrashed the index over the last decade

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) miner shows how careful stock-picking can dramatically improve your wealth.

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Why I’d consider buying this FTSE 250 growth stock alongside this battered mid-cap

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Shares in this mid-cap are flying after revealing it was likely to beat analyst expectations on profit.

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Profit exceeds expectations at this FTSE 250 growth stock. Time to buy?

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This UK retailer continues to buck the trend and Paul Summers thinks there could be more upside ahead.

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Is the Dixons Carphone share price a falling knife to catch after plummeting 20%?

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Shares in electrical goods retailer Dixons Carphone plc (LON:DC) dive as it warns on profits for next year. Time to…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock isn’t the only retailer I’m avoiding right now

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As shoppers continue to abandon the high street, Paul Summers remains bearish on these two retailers.

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Should investors keep the faith with FTSE 100 dividend giant SSE?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of numbers from power giant SSE plc (LON:SSE)

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These growth stocks have been smashing the FTSE 250

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Paul Summers looks at two top growth stocks that are trouncing the market's second tier.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stars I’d buy and hold forever

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Regulatory hurdles aside, Paul Summers thinks these market leaders still warrant attention from income investors.

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Here’s why Mothercare’s share price is flying today

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Shares in Mothercare plc (LON: MTC) jump on news of a rescue plan but this Fool remains sceptical.

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These top income and growth stocks still look too cheap

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On a busy day for trading updates, Paul Summers takes a look at the latest numbers from two dividend and…

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These small-cap growth stocks deserve to trade at a premium

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Value investors wouldn't go anywhere near them, but Paul Summers thinks these relatively expensive high-growth stocks still offer lots of…

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Why I’d consider dumping high-flying Morrisons for this FTSE 100 faller

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WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MSW) has had a decent run, but Paul Summers thinks the share price might be…

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Is the Greggs share price a falling knife to catch after plummeting 15%?

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High street baker Greggs plc (LON: GRG) sinks after a lackluster trading update. Time to buy?

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Why I’d consider buying this high-flying FTSE 250 growth stock alongside Aviva

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Insurance giant Aviva plc (LON:AV) still looks a great investment based on earnings growth forecasts, but this industry peer also…

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This FTSE 100 giant isn’t the only heavy faller I’d consider buying today

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Does a near-25% fall in its share price since the start of 2018 make this Footsie stock a bargain? This…

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Could the Just Eat share price actually be one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100?

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As Just Eat plc (LON:JE) continues to deliver, Paul Summers takes a closer look at today's trading update.

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One FTSE 100 income stock I’d consider buying in May and one I’d sell

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Despite returning less cash to shareholders, Paul Summers would back this Footsie financial giant over one of its high-paying top…

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Pay off debt or invest? A Motley Fool perspective

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Should those wanting to start investing have paid off their debts first? 'Not necessarily,' says Paul Summers.

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One big reason I’d consider buying these two small-cap growth stocks

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These two growth stocks have caught this Fool's attention for one specific reason.

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These promising growth stocks have crushed the FTSE 100 in April

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Paul Summers looks at two small-cap stocks that have soared in value since the start of the month.

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FTSE 100 oil giant Royal Dutch Shell’s share price keeps rising. Time to buy?

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Shares in big oiler Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) have had a great run. Is there more to come?

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FTSE 100 giant Whitbread reveals plans to spin off Costa. Time to buy?

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Having now announced its intention to spin off Costa, Paul Summers takes a closer look at Whitbread plc's (LON:WTB) latest…

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Why I believe the Boohoo share price is too cheap to ignore

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of full-year numbers from AIM fast fashion beast Boohoo.com plc (LON:BOO)

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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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