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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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ITV plc looks ridiculously cheap

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Shares in ITV plc (LON:ITV) have been falling of late. Is this a great opportunity for investors?

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Dialight plc and SThree plc: 2 growth stars you probably haven’t considered

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Paul Summers looks at two top growth candidates - Dialight plc (LON:DIA) and Sthree plc (LON:STHR).

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Why I’d buy and hold Reckitt Benckiser Group plc forever

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The shares may be down but brand behemoth Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RB) is still a great long-term bet.

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Why it’s so hard to run winners

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Introducing the biggest foe in your investing career... yourself.

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This FTSE 100 titan still looks great value

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Shares in this mining giant could still have further to rise.

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Two smoking small-cap stocks I’ve added to my watchlist

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The share prices of these two small-cap stocks are flying. Time to take a closer look.

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Better contrarian buy: Carillion plc vs NCC Group plc

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Which of Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) or NCC Group plc (LON:NCC) offers the best opportunity for brave investors? Paul Summers…

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

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Shares in Safestyle plc (LON: SFE) tank but Paul Summers thinks this may be an opportunity for long-term investors.

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Why I’d dump a 10-bagger for this small-cap growth stock

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Looking for growth at a reasonable price? This small-cap might be just the ticket.

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How to find the best dividend stocks

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Looking to generate income from your shares? Here's how to make sure you pick the right companies.

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Time to dump these high-flying stocks?

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Paul Summers asks whether recent share price weakness is a sign to take profits on these two mid-cap stocks.

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These high-flying growth stocks could soar even higher

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The shares might be down but Paul Summers remains fairly bullish on the prospects for both of these travel stocks.

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5 reasons why I’ve added this promising small-cap stock to my portfolio

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Paul Summers explains why he's bought shares in this market minnow.

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This small-cap growth stock looks a far better buy than JD Wetherspoon plc

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Paul Summers outline his reasons for favouring this pizzeria operator over pub giant JD Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW).

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Could this promising growth stock help you achieve financial independence?

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Paul Summers thinks this price comparison company could help you quit the rat race.

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J Sainsbury plc: time to buy in or bail out?

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Paul Summers checks out the latest numbers from grocery giant, J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY).

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One turnaround stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

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A painfully slow recovery could mean it's time to swap this outsourcer for its industry peer.

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Why John Wood Group plc could be a better buy than Petrofac Limited right now

| Paul Summers

Its trading update may make for bleak reading but Paul Summers still thinks John Wood Group plc (LON:WG) has better…

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These top-performing growth stocks could have further to run

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Paul Summers picks out two growth champions that could still be worth buying.

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With the price of oil gushing lower, are Tullow Oil plc and Hurricane Energy plc destined for oblivion?

| Paul Summers

The share prices of Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) and Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR) continue to sink. Is either company investable…

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3 reasons I’d hang up on this FTSE 250 stalwart

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Profits at this electrical retailer may be up but Paul Summers isn't sure that this kind of performance can be…

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Why I’m avoiding this Neil Woodford-backed growth stock

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Paul Summers runs the rule over the latest set of numbers from this mid-cap retailer.

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A deal between Apple Inc. and this promising small-cap stock could help you retire early

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Rumours abound that this tech minnow could be on the verge of a big contract win with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:…

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These quality shares now trade on appealing valuations. Time to buy?

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Don't bet against these two quality stocks, says Paul Summers.

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Why I’d dump these dangerous retailers

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Things look set to get even tougher for these big-name retailers.

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Can these top performing small-cap stocks continue to soar?

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These two stocks have performed strongly over the last year. Can this continue over the rest of 2017?

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2 super growth stocks that could fast-track your financial independence

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These two stocks are performing well. Could they help you retire early?

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Will Tesco plc ever trade above 300p again?

| Paul Summers

Inflation and ongoing competition could put an end to Tesco plc's (LON:TSCO) share price recovery.

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2 dangerous value traps I’d sell immediately

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Stay away - these market minnows are cheap for a reason.

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Time to take profits on this quality mid-cap?

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Dragged down by its high street estate, Paul Summers thinks it might be time to bail on the world's oldest…

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2 hot stocks hitting all-time highs: buy, sell or hold?

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Time to re-evaluate these top performers?

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Investors beware: these 2 online operators could sink even further

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Paul Summers remains unconvinced by these two growth stories.

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One underdog stock I’m watching

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Positive sentiment could be about to return to this spread-betting business.

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Is Auto Trader Group plc about to stall?

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Paul Summers runs the rule over the latest set of figures from market leader Is Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO).

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Dirt cheap and offering big dividends. So why am I shunning this small-cap?

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Paul Summers isn't convinced that this market minnow is the bargain it appears to be.

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A market correction is coming. Who cares?

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Stocks markets continue to hit record highs. Should investors now prepare for the worst?

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With the turnaround under way, is Restaurant Group plc now too cheap to ignore?

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The turnaround plan at Restaurant Group plc (LON:RTN) seems to be working. Should investors tuck in?

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Should income hunters follow Neil Woodford into these high yielding stocks?

| Paul Summers

Neil Woodford is a big fan of these two companies. Should you be too?

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2 defensive demons to consider buying before June’s updates

| Paul Summers

These two companies have fared well recently. Is it worth snapping up their shares before June?

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2 cracking mid-cap momentum stocks

| Paul Summers

Today's results suggest there's no stopping these stocks just yet.

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