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2 UK shares to buy for the great ‘reopening’

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift, Paul Summers highlights two UK shares he thinks could recover strongly in time.

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Is cheap pub stock Marston’s now a screaming buy?

With pubs getting ready to reopen, Paul Summers looks at the arguments for and against taking a stake in battered…

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Royal Mail shares crash AGAIN, but are they now a bargain buy?

As the Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) share price plunges again, Paul Summers asks whether the shares are now a canny…

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Can you double your money with Lloyds Bank and Royal Dutch Shell?

Are FTSE 100 stalwarts Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) now canny contrarian buys?

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This FTSE 250 stock isn’t the only company bouncing back to form

Retailer Pets At Home (LON:PETS) is a great example of when it pays to take a contrarian view.

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Is this cheap small-cap stock a perfect contrarian buy?

This fashion retailer has been battered in recent times, but Paul Summers thinks its stock is now temptingly cheap.

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The Burford Capital share price isn’t the only Neil Woodford disaster stock I’m avoiding

It may be showing signs of recovery but Paul Summers thinks this battered small-cap, like shares in Burford Capital Ltd…

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A once-hated FTSE 250 stock has almost doubled in value in 2019. Would I buy?

This FTSE 250 (LON:FTSEINDEX:MCX) stock showcases the power of contrarian investing.

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These under-the-radar stocks popped in July. I think there could be more to come

Looking for stocks showing positive momentum? These two had a great last month, reveals Paul Summers.

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Is this battered small-cap stock now a canny contrarian buy?

Spread-betting firm CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) rises on news that client activity has stabilised. Is the recovery on?

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Why I still think this battered small-cap stock will bounce back

This stock has more than halved in value in one year but Paul Summers remains optimistic on a recovery.

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The market still hates this FTSE 100 dividend stock but I think it’s an absolute bargain

This FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock continues to fall... and this Fool continues to buy.

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Why I think this scandal-hit FTSE 250 growth stock is now a tempting contrarian buy

Paul Summers casts his eye over the latest set of numbers from this battered mid-cap stock. Is all the bad…

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Is this FTSE 100 turnaround stock now superb value?

Advertising giant WPP plc (LON: WPP) jumps as results hit the upper end of guidance. Time to pile in?

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3 cheap contrarian stocks that pay great dividends

Paul Summers picks out three dividend-paying stocks that could deliver great returns for patient investors.

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Royal Mail isn’t the only battered FTSE 250 stock I’d still avoid like the plague

Holders of shares in Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) continue to suffer and there could be worse to come.

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Why I think these former market darlings now offer amazing value

These two once-hot stocks have fallen heavily, but Paul Summers thinks they're now very much in the 'buy' zone.

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Is the WPP share price a falling knife I’d like to catch after tanking 15%?

Advertising behemoth WPP plc (LON:WPP) falls heavily on the back of a disappointing update. Is now the time to be…

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This high-flyer showcases the power of contrarian investing

Up 13% today, this once-battered mid-cap highlights how rewarding it can be to buy stocks no one else wants.

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This contrarian play could have millionaire-making potential

Could an 11-year bear market for this commodity be close to ending? Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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Down almost 30% in 2018, is this FTSE 250 stock a screaming contrarian buy?

Times are tough at bingo firm Rank Group plc (LON: RNK). Paul Summers thinks there's a far better option out…

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This FTSE 100 contrarian stock could help you make a million

Its share price continues to sink, but Paul Summers thinks this top-tier stock could perform brilliantly for patient investors.

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Has the BT share price finally turned a corner?

Can the BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) share price continue to recover, or is there further downside in sight?

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Is the Centrica share price too cheap to ignore?

Contrarian investors: Is now the right time to buy shares in Centrica plc (LON:CNA)?

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

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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Are these discounted investment trusts really a bargain?

These investment trusts are currently trading at more than a 20% discount to their net asset values, but is that…

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Is this 8% yielder a top hidden value stock or red-hot falling knife to avoid?

Why this fast-falling retail stock could be a bargain pick for contrarian investors.

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Is plummeting Countrywide plc a fantastic bargain or falling knife to avoid?

Should investors be greedy after a disastrous set of annual results sent Countrywide plc (LON: CWD) shares down 20% in…

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Why I’d buy Dignity plc over this other contrarian stock

Rumours of Dignity plc's (LON:DTY) demise are greatly exaggerated, according to this Fool.

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This FTSE 250 dog might be a stonking contrarian pick

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

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Should investors be buying these battered spread betting stocks?

Is the worst over for shares in the UK’s two leading spread-betting firms?

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Better contrarian buy: Carillion plc vs NCC Group plc

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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One underdog stock I’m watching

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

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Is Wizz Air plc now a contrarian buy after Q3 profit warning sends shares plummeting?

Wizz Air (LON:WIZZ) cuts its full-year view but Paul Summers thinks this might be a perfect time to buy shares…

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My top 2 turnaround picks for 2017

Why these stocks look set to reverse 15%-plus 2016 losses in the New Year.

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Two contrarian bets for 2017

High margins, high growth prospects and great dividends could make these shares great holdings for 2017.

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Are Lloyds Banking Group plc, Carillion plc and Tullett Prebon plc 3 comeback kings?

The share prices of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) and Tullett Prebon plc (LON: TLPR)…

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Burberry Group plc announces a 10% fall in profits — but is it now a contrarian buy?

Sentiment around Burberry plc (LON: BRBY) is currently negative - that means this is the time to buy.

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What’s the market missing at Next plc, easyJet plc and ITV plc?

Dave Sullivan thinks that Mr Market is missing a trick with out-of-favour Next plc (LON: NXT), easyJet plc (LON: EZJ)…

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Are HSBC Holdings plc, Rolls-Royce Holding plc and Standard Chartered plc 3 comeback kings?

Are HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR.) and Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) contrarian buys?

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