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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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Investing Articles

Dare I buy these FTSE 100 value stocks before November?

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Next month brings another flood of updates from FTSE 100 firms. Paul Summers wonders whether three top-tier value stocks are…

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These FTSE 250 dividend stocks both yield over 8%! But I’d only consider buying one

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Paul Summers names one mid-cap dividend stock he'd be willing to buy and one he wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

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Will Persimmon shares rally in November?

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Persimmon shares have been walloped out of the FTSE 100. Is all the pain now priced in? Our writer takes…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that look set to deliver market-beating passive income

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Risks aside, our writer likes the look of these three top-tier companies for making plenty of passive income now and…

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Tesla stock is almost 50% off its all-time high. Can I resist buying?

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It's been a rollercoaster couple of years for holders of Tesla stock. Does Paul Summers see a struggling share price…

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These FTSE 100 shares have crashed to 52-week lows. Can I resist buying them?

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The share prices of some of our biggest companies are really struggling. But should these FTSE 100 stocks now be…

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2 exceptional FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to ride the next stock market boom

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Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks he thinks could deliver serious gains as and when market sentiment…

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3 value stocks I’d consider buying before markets jump in 2024

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An abundance of bearishness means now could be a great time to go hunting for value stocks. Here are three…

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The Whitbread share price is on a roll. I think there’s more to come

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Outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2023, the Whitbread share price is recovering. Paul Summers takes a look at its half-year…

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Will dividends be cut at these battered FTSE 100 shares?

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Some FTSE 100 shares have struggled through these tricky economic times. Paul Summers picks out two companies he's particularly concerned…

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2 magnificent growth stocks to consider buying before the next stock market boom

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Growth stocks are unloved at present. And that's why our writer is searching for the UK's best of the best…

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3 ‘super safe’ dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

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Our writer thinks that some dividend stocks have been so reliable that they're great candidates for the majority of passive…

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BAE shares just hit a record high! Buy, sell, or hold?

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BAE Systems shares can't stop rising in value due to ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. But…

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The AI revolution has helped push this FTSE 100 share to a record high!

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Investors have flocked to this FTSE 100 share, thanks to its application of AI tech. Paul Summers wonders whether there's…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in October?

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Historically, next month has seen its fair share of stock market meltdowns. Are we days from seeing the FTSE 100…

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I’d buy 6,000 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

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A FTSE 100 stock offering a 9% yield is often a warning sign. But this company has been an excellent…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA today for passive income

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Dividend investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA works best when income is consistent and rising. Our writer thinks these…

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3 reasons the boohoo share price could soar from here

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The boohoo share price is near its 52-week low. But holders could be set for an exciting October if guidance…

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1 dividend stock I’d avoid like the plague right now

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FTSE 100 giant Vodafone's monster yield suggests its a perfect dividend stock. Our writer couldn't disagree more.

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Psst… these FTSE 100 shares have quietly jumped to 52-week highs!

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While some top-tier companies hog the headlines, other FTSE 100 shares are busy setting new highs. Is there more to…

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Investing Articles

Forget RC365 shares! I’d rather buy this rocketing penny stock

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As our writer feared, RC365 shares have plunged in value in a matter of weeks. And he thinks there are…

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If I’d bought £1k of Centrica shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

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Centrica shares have continued to absolutely thrash the market and prove our writer wrong. Is he finally ready to buy?

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Near 52-week lows, these FTSE 100 shares could be brilliant long-term market-beaters

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A sluggish UK market has thrown up many opportunities for long-term investors. Our writer picks out two favourites from the…

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This FTSE 100 stock could be a long-term market-beater

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High interest rates have hit demand for new homes. But Paul Summers thinks FTSE 100 builder Barratt Developments shares could…

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7%+ yields! 3 big-dividend penny stocks to consider in September

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Paul Summers picks out three penny stocks that could prove excellent medium-to-long-term picks for risk-tolerant Fools.

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3 absurdly cheap dividend shares yielding 7%+ I’d buy in September

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Paul Summers highlights three bargain dividend stocks that could all generate huge amounts of passive income for risk-tolerant investors.

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Are Imperial Brands shares the greatest bargain in the FTSE 100?

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Should the dreadful performance of Imperial Brands shares be overlooked due to the exceptionally low valuation? Paul Summers runs the…

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3 reasons why I’m rushing to buy more Scottish Mortgage shares for my ISA

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Scottish Mortgage shares have continued to fall in 2023. So why on earth is our writer keen to buy more…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are still buying this FTSE 100 value stock. Should I?

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The Legal & General share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2023. But this isn't stopping investors from piling…

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The 3 biggest holdings in my SIPP are…

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Taking a risk-on approach, Paul Summers has a large proportion of his SIPP invested in only a few funds. Here's…

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These UK stocks jumped in August. Is there more to come?

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Not every stock in the market had a bad time last month. Paul Summers picks out three winners from August…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in dividend stocks for £500 in monthly passive income

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Investing in the stock market is one of very few ways of generating truly passive income, according to our writer.…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks whose dividends can’t stop growing

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Looking for passive income? Paul Summers picks three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that can't stop throwing cash back…

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Are Tesco shares a horrible value trap?

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It's been a tough few years for holders of Tesco shares. Is it time to ignore the dividend stream and…

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The Barclays share price is close to its 52-week low. Time to buy?

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The Barclays share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2023. Paul Summers considers whether this is a wonderful opportunity…

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Up over 100% in 2023, can Rolls-Royce shares keep motoring higher?

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Rolls-Royce shares have walloped the market return so far this year. But is now the time to think about taking…

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Is it too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock, up 76% in 2023 so far?

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This FTSE 100 stock has massively outperformed the blue-chip index without fanfare. Will this momentum continue?

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Are London Stock Exchange shares a better AI buy than Nvidia?

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Returns from London Stock Exchange shares may be dwarfed by those of Nvidia. But is the FTSE 100 company actually…

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BP shares are tempting, but I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks instead

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BP shares scream value and offer a tidy income stream. So why is our writer reluctant to buy? And which…

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Will these FTSE 100 shares crash in September?

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With market activity likely to pick up as traders return to their desks, Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 100…

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