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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

How big does an ISA pot need to be to aim for £2,000 in monthly passive income?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers crunches the numbers on how much an investor would need in an ISA to target a great amount…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT where Nvidia stock will be in 1 year. Its answer alarmed me

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers was taken aback by what the AI bot has to say about where Nvidia stock is going next.…

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Investing Articles

A stock market crash isn’t what I want (but it’s what I need)

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Paul Summers thinks the long-term outlook for stock markets is rosy. That's why all long-term investors should be craving a…

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Investing Articles

A dividend yield of 8.3%, but I’m avoiding this FTSE 250 stock

| Paul Summers

Our writer has concerns that a massive dividend yield at one UK company looks too good to be true if…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares: is the worst over?

| Paul Summers

Once a darling of the UK stock market, Greggs shares have been in terrible form recently. Does today's latest update…

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Investing Articles

If markets crash, this is a UK stock I want to buy!

| Paul Summers

With economic storm clouds gathering, our writer is doubtful that UK shares will continue to charge upwards. Here's what he…

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1 FTSE 250 value stock I’ve just dumped from my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Despite its cheap-as-chips price tag and brilliant dividend yield, our writer has made the difficult decision to sell this FTSE…

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Investing Articles

3 crash-resistant FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 is flying high. But our writer thinks now is a good time to consider buying stocks that…

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Investing Articles

Will this FTSE 100 stock crash in September?

| Paul Summers

As traders return to their desks after the long summer break and results fly in, some FTSE 100 stocks could…

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Investing Articles

Burberry isn’t the only ‘unpopular’ UK stock to nearly double in just 12 months!

| Paul Summers

Burberry shares have delivered a magnificent return for those buying one year ago. But another fallen star has also been…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock only 4 months ago is now worth…

| Paul Summers

Tesla stock's recovered well after an awful start to 2025. Paul Summers looks at how brave new holders have been…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT which UK stocks will be next to crash. Here’s what it said

| Paul Summers

Can an AI bot say which UK stocks are likely to crash? Paul Summers is sceptical yet found himself slightly…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term passive income

| Paul Summers

Passive income hunters might wish to consider dividend growth stocks over those offering monster yields. Our writer picks three from…

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Investing Articles

Up 70% since April, is it too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Paul Summers

Some FTSE 100 shares have staged remarkable recoveries since Donald Trump's tariff-related shocker. Paul Summers takes a close look at…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE investment trust is stinking out my Stocks and Shares ISA. Time to sell?

| Paul Summers

A FTSE laggard is holding back the value of this Fool's ISA portfolio. With other stocks doing so well in…

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Worried about inflation? Here are 3 dividend shares to consider buying

| Paul Summers

Dividend shares are one way of taking the battle to rising inflation. Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 stocks…

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Investing Articles

Beware! Traders are betting these UK shares will fall

| Paul Summers

It's always worth keeping an eye on which UK shares are popular with short sellers. Paul Summers highlights the top…

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Investing Articles

These ‘boring’ FTSE 100 dividend stocks just hit 52-week highs!

| Paul Summers

Who needs to be part of the AI-frenzy when certain dividend stocks are making an absolute packet for more conservative…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Aviva shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Paul Summers

We've been told that 'elephants don't gallop'. But someone forgot to tell Aviva shares! Paul Summers looks at just how…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 stocks with MASSIVE dividend yields

| Paul Summers

High-dividend-yield stocks are far from risk-free. But our writer thinks passive income chasers might consider these two top-tier titans for…

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Investing Articles

Which FTSE 100 stock will be the next comeback king?

| Paul Summers

Buying when the chips are down can lead to fantastic returns in time. Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term second income

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Dividend shares are worth considering by those looking for a second income stream, thinks Paul Summers. And he's found two…

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Investing Articles

How I’m positioning my Stocks and Shares ISA for the next market crash

| Paul Summers

Despite a few wobbles, stock markets have gained even more ground in 2025. But our writer isn't convinced this will…

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Investing Articles

Fresnillo shares jump as profit surges. Is this still one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy?

| Paul Summers

Fresnillo shares just can't stop climbing in value. Paul Summers covers the key points in today's half-year results and speculates…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 250 value stocks to consider buying while they’re hated

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The UK market may be enjoying its time in the sun but Paul Summers thinks he's found two interesting value…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Next shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Paul Summers

Next shares have been a big winner for investors so far this year. But what should they make of the…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying for passive income

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Paul Summers highlights two big yielders from the FTSE 100 to ponder buying if generating passive income's the primary goal.

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Investing Articles

Could BAE shares be about to crash?

| Paul Summers

BAE shares have delivered huge gains for investors over the last few years. But does a drop in the price…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares fall again as profit drops 14%. But are they now a bargain?

| Paul Summers

Holders of Greggs' shares continue to feel the pain as the market reacts to the latest set of half-year results.…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 value stock offers a dividend yield of 9%! But should investors be wary?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a mid-cap stock with a dividend yield that's far above the average among…

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Investing Articles

These UK stocks sit at 52-week highs. But I’m avoiding them!

| Paul Summers

Our writer makes a point of looking at any UK stock that's at a yearly high. But there are a…

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Investing Articles

Meet the FTSE stock quietly thrashing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 giant Rolls-Royce has been a market darling for a while. But even it hasn't matched the year-to-date return…

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Investing Articles

2 brilliant FTSE 250 stocks hitting record highs

| Paul Summers

Up around 7% in 2025, the FTSE 250 index is in decent form. But some of its members are faring…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Paul Summers

Tesco shares have been seriously outperforming the FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is there more to come or is all…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how to target £1,221 a month in passive income

| Paul Summers

Back the right blue-chip stocks and any investor can turn a savings pot into a big passive income stream. Our…

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Investing Articles

Another stock market crash could be coming. Here’s what I’m doing about it

| Paul Summers

Share prices have been rising despite geopolitical and economic concerns. Is the market getting complacent? Our writer isn't waiting to…

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2 growth stocks absolutely smashing the FTSE 100

| Paul Summers

If you think the wider FTSE 100 is having a good year (and it is), check out the gains holders…

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Investing Articles

Down over 20%, should I dump this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Paul Summers

Our writer has been loving the passive income this dividend stock has been throwing off. But does the big share…

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The FTSE 100 sits at a record high. But some stocks still look dirt cheap!

| Paul Summers

The usually sluggish FTSE 100 is having a surprisingly good year. But our writer feels there are still potential bargains…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price fast becoming a joke?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 engineering titan has done brilliantly in recent years. But our writer wonders whether the Rolls-Royce share price…

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