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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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Terry Smith finally buys Amazon stock for Fundsmith Equity! Here’s why

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Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith has long avoided this online giant. So why has he added Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock to…

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These classy FTSE 250 growth stocks could be FTSE 100-bound

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Making the jump to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is no mean feat but Paul Summers thinks these two growth stocks…

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BT share price: here’s what might happen next

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The BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) share price has lost some of its spark. Paul Summers wonders whether this might reverse…

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Earnings season is coming! 3 great growth stocks I’ll be watching in November

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With a flood of updates due next month, Paul Summers picks out three quality growth stocks he'll be paying particular…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy and hold for years

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Dividend stocks aren't created equal, but Paul Summers reckons these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) income stalwarts are worth holding for years.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy before November

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Next month brings updates from many FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) constituents. Paul Summers has picked out three stocks he's bullish on.

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price is flying! Time to buy?

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As the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) sets a new high, Paul Summers asks whether he should continue buying.

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Gold is on the move. Time to buy this cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock?

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) offers cheap protection from inflation, thinks Paul Summers.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend hikers to buy as inflation bites

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Paul Summers reveals FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd buy for his portfolio as way of minimising the impact of inflation.

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2 bargain small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy for a passive income

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In a search for passive income, Paul Summers highlights two dirt-cheap dividend stocks flying under the radar of most investors.

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Where might the IAG share price go in November?

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The International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price has been rapidly losing height. Will this continue in November?

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is flying today

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The Unilever (LON:ULVR) share price jumps in early trading, despite inflationary concerns. Paul Summers thinks the stock is a bargain.

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Is the Burberry share price set to soar after its new boss is revealed?

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The Burberry plc (LON:BRBY) share price has been in the doldrums. Will news of a new CEO help turn the…

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I think this FTSE 250 stock is a beaten-down bargain!

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Paul Summers has been snapping up this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock while others have been selling. Is the recovery now…

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As Playtech is gobbled up, is this FTSE 250 stock next?

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Paul Summers wonders whether this top-performing FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock might now find itself subject to a takeover approach.

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2 FTSE 250 renewable energy funds offering BIG dividends

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Paul Summers highlights two renewable energy funds from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that could be great sources of passive income…

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As the FTSE 100 recovers, this stock still looks like an incredible bargain to me

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The FTSE 100 may be setting post-pandemic highs, but Paul Summers thinks this high-yielding heavyweight offers compelling value.

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Is the Deliveroo share price a bargain ahead of next week’s update?

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The Deliveroo share price is down 15% over the last month. Will next week's statement help the stock get back…

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The GGP share price: is this penny stock now a beaten-down bargain?

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The Greatland Gold (LON:GGP) share price is down more than 50% in 2021, despite great progress at its Havieron project.…

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Forget the THG share price! I’d buy this growth stock instead

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The THG (LON:THG) share price is in freefall following a disasterous presentation. Paul Summers thinks this online retailer is a…

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These growth shares have tumbled over 40%! Time to buy?

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After a tricky few weeks for investors, Paul Summers revisits two quality growth stocks from his watchlist. Has the time…

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2 dirt-cheap passive income stocks to buy in October

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With some stocks looking incredibly cheap, Paul Summers picks out two shares he'd snap up for a passive income-focused portfolio.

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This penny stock just signed a deal with Royal Dutch Shell!

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It's not often that an AIM-listed penny stock pens a deal with a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giant, but it's happened…

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2 top UK growth stocks I’m watching

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Paul Summers highlights two quality growth stocks that continue to hold a place on his watchlist following news of great…

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The ASOS share price crashes again. Here’s what I’m doing now

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The ASOS plc (LON:ASC) share price has more than halved in the last year. Paul Summers thinks this could be…

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5 steps to passive income for £25 a week

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The stock market is one of the few sources of truly passive income, reckons Paul Summers. Here's how he'd go…

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The Oxford Nanopore share price soared at its IPO. Should I buy now or wait?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at the post-IPO performance of Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (LON:ONT).

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Top growth stocks to buy now for the recovery

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Assuming markets don't get thrown off course, Paul Summers thinks these growth stocks could do very well in the months…

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Here’s how I find the best FTSE growth stocks

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Paul Summers reveals some of the things he looks for when screening for what thinks are the best FTSE growth…

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Top FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that have consistently shown themselves to be superior dividend payers.

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Here’s why the Tesco share price is flying today

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The Tesco share price has climbed strongly on a great set of half-year numbers. Paul Summers thinks this is still…

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Do these 3 FTSE 100 stocks deserve to be hated?

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Paul Summers takes a look at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies that feature on the list of most-shorted stocks. Is…

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3 growth stocks I’m avoiding like the plague

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With market sentiment looking fragile, Paul Summers highlights three UK growth stocks he'll be steering clear of for the foreseeable…

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The Boohoo share price has crashed! What’s going on?

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The Boohoo Group plc (LON:BOO) share price has been savaged despite huge sales growth. Paul Summers suspects this is a…

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3 UK growth stocks I’m watching in October

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As the market prepares to enter a very news-rich period, Paul Summers highlights three UK growth stocks he's keeping an…

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3 costly investing mistakes to avoid

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To become better investors, we first need to recognise where we're going wrong. Paul Summers offers up three investing mistakes…

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1 UK growth stock to buy now

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Announcing record profits and a special dividend this morning, Paul Summers thinks there's a lot to like about this UK…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy before October

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Next month sees a raft of updates from companies in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX). Paul Summers picks out three he's…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to watch in October

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Paul Summers highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that, in addition to looking inexpensive, all report to the market in…

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The Cineworld (CINE) share price has exploded. Next stop 100p?

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The Cineworld (LON:CINE) share price has jumped on the excitement surrounding the 25th James Bond film. Is 100p now in…

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