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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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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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3 former penny stocks now trading for over a pound!

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at three one-time penny stocks that now trade for over a pound. Can this…

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Here’s why the Marks & Spencer (MKS) share price is flying today

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The Marks & Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) share price is rocketing today. Paul Summers takes a look at what's got…

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Is the Darktrace share price a ticking time-bomb?

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The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price has been in great form since its IPO, but does a frothy valuation spell…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is crashing

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) tumbled 2% as markets opened this morning. Paul Summers looks at the reasons for the sell-off.

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3 reasons I think the Cineworld share price could rally in September

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The Cineworld plc (LON:CINE) share price has been rising recently but remains down in the year to date. So can…

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FTSE 100: 3 quality dividend stocks to buy in August

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Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he thinks offer a compelling mix of quality and dividend income.

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These FTSE 250 growth stocks are crushing the index

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is up a very decent 33% over the last 12 months but these UK growth stocks…

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2 ‘unstoppable’ UK shares to buy now

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Some companies have registered triple-digit gains over the last year. Paul Summers picks out two he thinks are still great…

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Time to buy this FTSE 250-bound investment trust?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a top-performing investment trust that could soon move into the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX).

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2 of the best small-cap shares to buy now

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Paul Summers has been keeping his eye on the small-cap space. Here are two of what he considers to be…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock was last week’s most popular buy

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock was top of the pops last week. Paul Summers looks at what may be…

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How I plan to double my Stocks and Shares ISA in 5 years

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It's an ambitious target but Paul Summers hopes to double the money in his Stocks and Shares ISA by 2026.…

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‘Underperforming’ Smithson Investment Trust is now my biggest holding

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Paul Summers explains why he continues to build his holding in Smithson Investment Trust (LON:SSON), despite its poor form in…

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1 Vanguard fund I’m going to hold for decades

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Paul Summers is a big believer in index funds. Here, he looks at one from passive powerhouse Vanguard he intends…

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The AVON share price just tanked 25%! Here’s what I’m doing about it

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The Avon Protection plc (LON:AVON) share price is down heavily today. Paul Summers wonders whether this might be an opportunity.

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The Best of the Best (BOTB) share price has crashed 45%! Here’s why

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The Best of the Best plc (LON:BOTB) share price has tanked again. Paul Summers questions whether this is an opportunity…

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A cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at the great income stream being offered by FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Aviva plc…

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I’d listen to billionaire Bill Ackman and buy these FTSE 100 shares for my ISA

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Billionaire Bill Ackman buys quality stocks trading on bargain valuations. Paul Summers thinks he might like these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Here’s why the Admiral share price is climbing again

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The Admiral Group plc share price (LON:ADM) continues to rise after a great set of half-year numbers and another special…

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This FTSE 100 stock just hit an all-time high. Should I buy?

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FTSE 100 firm Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (LON:SPX) is riding high, but Paul Summers questions whether the valuation is now too…

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3 of the best real estate investment trusts to buy now

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Offering protection and income, Paul Summers picks out what he considers to be the best real estate investment trusts available…

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Here’s why the JAY share price is rocketing 25% today!

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The Bluejay Mining plc (LON:JAY) share price has soared on news that it's working with a firm backed by some…

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3 boring but brilliant UK stocks to buy

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These three UK stocks are proof that buying stakes in 'boring' businesses with predictable earnings can be very profitable.

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Here’s why this penny stock jumped almost 30% last week

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Paul Summers reflects on a great week for a penny stock he's backed for years. This Fool reckons the share…

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3 high-risk, high-reward penny stocks

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Penny stocks have the potential to deliver life-changing returns if picked well. Here are three high-risk plays that Paul Summers…

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Would I buy Deliveroo shares now?

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Deliveroo plc (LON:ROO) shares are recovering from the IPO shambles. Paul Summers wonders whether he was right to dismiss the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares now a bargain?

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The Rolls Royce Holdings (LON:RR) share price might be rising, but this Fool thinks there could be a better value…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in renewable energy stocks today

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Renewable energy stocks are white-hot right now. Paul Summers looks at how he might invest a tidy sum in this…

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2 UK growth stocks to buy now

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Paul Summers picks out two UK growth stocks that he thinks have the potential to generate great returns for years…

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How I’d invest using 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett hasn't become a billionaire by chance. Paul Summers picks out his favourite lessons from the Sage of Omaha.

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The S&P 500 has more than doubled, but I’d buy the best UK stocks

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The US market has been on fire over the last five years, but Paul Summers explains why he'd rather put…

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I’d forget the FTSE 250 and buy this growth stock instead

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This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) growth stock has recently underperformed its index. Paul Summers thinks this could be about to change.

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Here’s why the Meggitt share price is rocketing today!

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The Meggitt plc (LON:MGGT) share price has jumped 55% on news of a takeover bid. Paul Summers takes a closer…

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Investors are buying this FTSE 100 stock. Should I?

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock was popular among Hargreaves Lansdown clients last week. Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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Carnival shares: can this news tempt me back on board this FTSE 100 stock?

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Cruises from England are set to resume next month. Is this enough to attract Paul Summers back to Carnival (LON:CCL)…

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BP isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’ll be watching in August

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock BP plc (LON:BP) will likely be getting a lot of attention from investors in August. It's…

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The IAG share price falls: opportunity or warning?

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The International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price falls again. Paul Summers wonders whether it's time to pile in,…

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What’s going on with the Smith & Nephew share price?

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The Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN) share price has fallen heavily today. Paul Summers takes a closer look at why…

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1 bargain FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy now

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Finding a reliable source of dividends at a great price isn't always easy. However, this Fool thinks this FTSE 100…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold forever

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On a busy day for companies in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), Paul Summers picks out one particular stock he'd buy…

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