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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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Time to get greedy with IQE plc and Hurricane Energy plc?

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Paul Summers remains optimistic on IQE plc (LON:IQE) and Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR).

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2 ‘under the radar’ growth stocks I’d consider buying

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Paul Summers picks out two top growth stocks that the market appears to have neglected.

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One growth stock I’d buy ahead of Astrazeneca plc

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If dividends aren't a priority, Paul Summers think this top growth stock might be a better bet than Astrazeneca plc…

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Is Purplebricks Group plc a millionaire-maker stock?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update from hybrid estate agent Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP).

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Market darling Boohoo.Com plc could still make you brilliantly rich

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As it delivers another stonking set of numbers, Paul Summers thinks Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO) could be worth holding on to.

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4 words that could decide your financial fate

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Paul Summers reflects on the dangers of getting too comfortable when it comes to investing.

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2 dividend-growth stocks I’d buy today

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These high-flying shares also tick the box when it comes to rewarding their investors.

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This top growth stock turned £1k into £64k in just 10 years (and there should be more to come)

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest interim numbers from this top tech stock.

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2 fast-rising growth stocks that could make you a millionaire

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These small-cap stocks could be seriously good for your wealth.

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Nearing retirement? 2 stocks you might want to buy

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Paul Summers picks out two stocks for those who want to retain some exposure to equities as they approach retirement.

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2 ‘secret’ small-cap stocks offering value, growth and income

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These under-the-radar stocks appear to offer something for everyone.

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Was I wrong about this Neil Woodford-backed small-cap stock?

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Is this lossmaking small-cap stock about to surprise on the upside?

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Why I’d dump Centrica plc to buy this top growth stock

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Paul Summers thinks those with sufficiently long investing horizons should consider this fast-growing company over FTSE 100 giant Centrica plc…

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How to have money rolling in without doing anything

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Paul Summers highlights the benefits of adopting a lazy investment strategy.

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Is this smoking-hot small-cap about to crash after six-bagging in one year?

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Paul Summers is optimistic on this high-flying games publisher's future, but cautious when it comes to the valuation.

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Why I’d still buy and hold this stock after its 40% decline

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A victim of economic and political uncertainty, this niche housebuilder still looks a decent investment.

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National Grid plc isn’t the only defensive dividend stock I’d buy today

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This small-cap deserves a place alongside FTSE 100 giant National Grid plc (LON:NG) in any income-focused portfolio.

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Why Provident Financial plc’s woes could help you retire early

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Things may be bleak for Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) but Paul Summers thinks this could be an excellent opportunity for…

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2 ‘under the radar’ growth and income stocks

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Paul Summers looks at two 'secret' small-caps promising earnings growth and decent dividends.

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Why BT Group plc and Persimmon plc have the qualities Warren Buffett looks for

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BT Group plc (LON:BT-A) and Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) appear to offer an excellent combination of value and quality.

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Is this small-cap stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 15% today?

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Paul Summers considers whether today's share price fall of this market minnow is an opportunity for brave investors.

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3 stocks with terrifying pension deficits

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With the size of pension deficits back in the news, Paul Summers highlights three companies he'll be avoiding for the…

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Why I’d still buy “expensive” growth star stocks Just Eat plc and B&M European Value Retail SA

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Just Eat plc (LON:JE) and B&M European Value Retail SA (LON:BME) still look solid buys, despite their lofty valuations.

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This five-bagger value stock still looks like a bargain

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Even after today's superb share price rise, this IT specialist still looks cheap relative to industry peers.

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Could this miner help you secure financial independence faster than Sirius Minerals plc?

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With production expected in 2018, this is one small-cap miner worth keeping an eye on.

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How to find the best value stocks

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Paul Summers identifies the characteristics that separate a genuine bargain from a value trap.

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GlaxoSmithKline plc or Imperial Brands plc: which FTSE 100 favourite will be first to slash its dividend?

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Reliant on GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) or Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB) for income? You need to read this.

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Monster dividend payers Legal & General Group plc and Plus500 Ltd still look cheap

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Paul Summers thinks Legal & General plc (LON:LGEN) and Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) are worthy inclusions in any dividend-focused portfolio.

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Is Hochschild Mining plc a falling knife to catch after crashing 15%?

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Should investors see today's huge share price fall in Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC) as an opportunity?

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2 stocks vying with Carillion plc for the title of ‘most hated’

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Introducing two of the most shorted stocks on the market. Time to bail?

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Can these real estate investment trusts help you to achieve financial independence?

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Paul Summers runs the rule on the latest set of figures from two popular real estate investment trusts.

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These high-quality growth stocks could make you rich

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Two high performers worth buying and holding for the long term.

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This FTSE 250 dog might be a stonking contrarian pick

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Today's trading update suggests investors are being far too negative on this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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Why I’d still avoid shares in this FTSE 100 basket case

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The stock may have jumped in early trading but Paul Summers is still steering clear of this publishing giant.

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Investors beware: Next plc isn’t out of the woods yet

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Shares in Next plc (LON:NXT) soar in early trading but Paul Summers isn't convinced this recovery will last.

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2 cheap dividend stocks for patient investors

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If time is on your side and income is your goal, these mid-caps could be just the ticket.

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Why I’d still buy ‘overvalued’ multi-baggers Gear4music Holdings plc and Keywords Studios plc

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Paul Summers thinks there could be more to come from small-cap stars Gear4music Holdings plc (LON:G4M) and Keywords Studios plc…

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Time to dump AIM super-stock Burford Capital Limited?

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Shares of star performer Burford Capital Limited (LON: BUR) continue to soar. Time to bail out?

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Shareholders of Sky plc are in a win-win situation

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A solid set of results from Sky plc (LON:SKY) suggests that investors can't lose, regardless of whether the takeover happens…

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Is Quartix Holdings plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 10% today?

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Despite today's huge fall, vehicle tracking specialist Quartix Holdings plc (LON:QTX) still looks a great bet for growth hunters.

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