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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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Dreaming of financial independence? I think these 3 growth stocks are just getting started

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Paul Summers thinks fInancial independence need not remain a dream if you can find high-growth businesses like these.

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3 investment rules I live by

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Paul Summers highlights three rules that long-term investors should never forget.

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Forget the FTSE 100. If only I’d bought these 3 growth stocks a few months ago

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at three stocks that have performed brilliantly for investors in a very short period…

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These 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks beat Shell’s 5.7%, but only 2 get my vote

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Big oiler Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) has reliability and size on its side, but are these three FTSE 100…

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3 reasons NOT to sell any stocks in May

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Paul Summers outlines why he won't be avoiding the stock market over the summer.

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Why following Terry Smith’s 3 rules could help make you a million

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Star fund manager Terry Smith continues to beat the market. Here's how he does it.

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Is it time to pile into top growth stock Boohoo after today’s news?

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Shares in Boohoo Group plc (LON:BOO) rose on impressive full-year results. But is all the good news priced in?

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next 5 years

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Paul Summers picks out three temptingly-priced FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd consider buying for the income they offer.

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2 cheap turnaround stocks I’d snap up for my 2019 SIPP

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They may be down, but Paul Summers thinks these two companies could turn out to be great recovery plays for…

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Found a share you love? Don’t buy until you’ve answered this vital question

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If your new favourite stock doesn't do this, is it really worth owning?

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Why I’d snap up this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock after today’s big fall

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Shares in Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) dive on news of slowing revenue. Time to pile in?

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Why I’m still avoiding FTSE 100 dividend stocks Vodafone, Centrica and SSE like the plague

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They may offer huge cash returns but Paul Summers remains bearish on Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD), SSE plc (LON:SSE) and…

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3 things the Debenhams debacle reminds Foolish investors

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With shares in Debenhams plc (LON:DEB) currently suspended, Paul Summers lists some red flags investors should always be looking out…

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Why I think these small-cap dividend stocks could set you on your way to making a million

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Building a portfolio worth seven figures will take time, but this Fool believes these market minnows can help you get…

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Is it better to buy the FTSE 250 or the FTSE 100 right now?

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A resolution to Brexit could see the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (LON: INDEXFTSE:MCX) bounce. But which will give…

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This top growth share is really performing. But is all the good news priced in?

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Keywords Studios plc (LON:KWS) continues to impress, but this Fool thinks the recent interest from short sellers is worth noting.

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Don’t buy a single small-cap stock until you can answer these 4 questions

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Small-cap stocks can generate fantastic returns for investors over the long term. Here's what to look for.

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Want to begin investing but broke? Here’s how to get started

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Make a few sacrifices and it's amazing what investing a small amount regularly can do for your wealth over the…

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I think these 2 quality dividend and growth stocks could be perfect ISA additions

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Paul Summers takes a look at two great 'buy and hold' candidates for your ISA portfolio.

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2 unknown but brilliant stocks I think could help you achieve financial independence

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Paul Summers looks at two reliable performers that rarely make the headlines.

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This stunning growth stock is up almost 80% in one year. Is there more to come?

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The share price of this hot small-cap stock has been motoring ahead in recent months. This Fool asks: is it…

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This FTSE 250 stock looks fully valued for now. Here’s where I’ve put my ISA cash instead

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Another good set of numbers from this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock, but this Fool thinks there's another quality stock…

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IQE isn’t the only ‘jam tomorrow’ growth stock I’ve just sold

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Paul Summers explains why he's decided to finally ditch two of his biggest losing positions.

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

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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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3 things the Brexit crisis reminds us about investing

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No one knows what will happen next. So just keep calm and carry on, says this Fool.

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Tempted by the Provident Financial share price? I think these small-cap stocks are far better buys

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Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) announced a return to profit last week, but ongoing uncertainty over the takeover bid is keeping…

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Is the Sirius Minerals share price about to fall off a cliff?

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Short sellers are swarming around story stock Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX). Should those holding it be worried?

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This FTSE 100 turnaround stock may be showering cash on its owners but I’m still not tempted

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WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) announces another special dividend after posting encouraging results. So, what's this Fool's problem?

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Can this battered growth stock rise from the dead?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest numbers from this former market star.

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Are you still making this classic retirement savings mistake?

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Looking to secure a comfortable retirement? You're very unlikely to get there if you do this.

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Fear another market meltdown? I think these 3 FTSE 100 stocks offer great protection

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Sceptical that the market will maintain its positive start to the year? Read this now.

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Is this out-of-favour FTSE 100 growth stock now a great contrarian buy?

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Down 30% since last May, Paul Summers asks whether this a golden opportunity to pick up shares in a company…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock has made a storming comeback but I’m steering clear

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Tasty full-year numbers aside, are shares in takeaway marketplace Just Eat plc (LON:JE) just too expensive?

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This FTSE 250 stock is on an awful losing streak and today’s news won’t help

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This company just reported a massive loss for the last year. Are huge growth opportunities abroad reason enough hold on?

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Is this FTSE 100 turnaround stock now superb value?

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

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Is the Marks and Spencer share price a FTSE 100 falling knife worth catching after today’s news?

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Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) finally enters the home delivery space. But is it paying too high a price?

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2 high-quality dividend-hikers I’d buy and hold for the long term

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Sometimes it's just best to pay a little more for a slice of a great company. Paul Summers picks out…

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ISA deadline alert! Time is running out to make the most of your allowance

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Want to give as little back to the taxman as possible? Read this now.

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Is the Persimmon share price the biggest value trap in the FTSE 100?

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As shares in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) housebuilder Persimmon plc (LSE: PSN) begin to recover, this Fool isn't tempted.

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Is the recovery on for this former FTSE 100 growth star after today’s news?

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm has grown sales in all but one of its businesses. Is the share price…

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