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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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4 ways to lose everything in the stock market

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Investing will always be a risky business but making these mistakes could buy you a ticket to the poorhouse.

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Unilever isn’t the only growth stock I’d buy and hold for retirement

| Paul Summers

Regardless of whether it leaves the market's top-tier or not, Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) remains a great long-term hold.

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2 winning stocks offering growth AND income

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The World Cup may be over but positive trading during the tournament means these stocks are likely to keep rising…

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This battered growth stock is up 10% today. Is the recovery on?

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Cybersecurity firm NCC Group plc (LON:NCC) returns to profit. Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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Here’s why I’d consider this high-yielding FTSE 100 giant over Royal Mail

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The market likes the latest update from Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG), but Paul Summers thinks there's a far better FTSE…

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Why I’d consider this FTSE 100 giant over Experian

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As Experian plc's (LON:EXPN) latest update is greeted with a shrug of the shoulders, Paul Summers thinks this growth stock…

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2 high-yielding contrarian stocks I’d continue to avoid

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Looking for dividend income? Steer clear of these contrarian picks, says Paul Summers.

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Why I’d consider buying this battered growth stock ahead of FTSE 100 high-flyer Burberry

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Paul Summers explains why he'd opt for an out-of-favour growth stock over Burberry plc (LON:BRBY) at the current time.

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Bearish on the UK economy? These small-cap dividend stocks should see you through

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As the government fragments over Brexit, Paul Summers picks out two stocks that could protect your portfolio in tougher times.

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Here’s why the Ocado share price scares me and why I’m steering clear

| Paul Summers

Online grocery retailer Ocado plc (LON:OCDO) has had a storming 2018 so far, but this Fool isn't tempted.

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BP isn’t the only stock market giant that’s completely trashing the FTSE 100

| Paul Summers

BP plc (LON:BP) has registered huge gains relative to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the last year. It's not…

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Can this 8%+ yielding FTSE 100 stock make you a million?

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This top-tier giant offers monster dividend payments but is it worth the risk?

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WARNING! You stand little chance of retiring early if you make these mistakes

| Paul Summers

Keen to quit the rat race as soon as possible? If you're doing this, you're doing it wrong.

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d buy and hold for the next five years

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Paul Summers picks out two mid-cap stocks from the troubled retail sector he'd buy and hold for the long term.

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What next for these top FTSE 250 takeover targets?

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These mid-caps have both become targets for opportunistic buyers. But will the deals actually happen?

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Can these white hot growth stocks still make you a fortune?

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Investors are flocking to gaming companies. Paul Summers takes a closer look at two of them.

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Looking to build a high yield portfolio? Here are 3 stocks I’d steer clear of

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Paul Summers picks out three big dividend payers from the market's top tier he'd avoid at the current time.

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3 top picks for a FTSE 100 high yield starter portfolio

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Paul Summers picks out three of the best dividend payers from the market's top tier, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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BT isn’t the only cheap stock I’d buy for its stonking 7% dividend yield

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While the possibility of cuts can't be ignored, Paul Summers thinks BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) and this other income stock…

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Sirius Minerals and this high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock could help you retire early

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Shares in Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) rise on news of a fresh supply agreement being inked.

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This small-cap stock might be a falling knife worth catching after HALVING in price

| Paul Summers

Shares in this small-cap retailer have plummeted today. Should patient investors regard this as an opportunity?

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Can these new small-cap growth stocks double your money in a year?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at two small-caps stocks with great potential.

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Forget the FTSE 100, Tesco’s share price is the real winner over the last year

| Paul Summers

Stock in Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) has soared almost 50% in one year. Paul Summers looks at whether this positive momentum…

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Is this high-flying small cap stock still worth the price?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of numbers from Majestic Wine plc (LON:WINE).

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2 dividend growth stocks that could help you make a million

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Paul Summers highlights two defensive stocks that look set to keep hiking their bi-annual payouts.

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Here’s why this small-cap’s share price rise has stalled today

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This small-cap's shares have raced ahead since the end of last year. So what's behind today's big fall?

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Is this small-cap high flyer still a better buy than this cheap 7% dividend stock?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at the latest set of figures from IG Design plc (LON IDG). Can the…

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The Versarien share price continues to soar. Time to buy?

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Two announcements in one day from hot graphene stock Versarien plc (LON: VRS). Paul Summers thinks the shares will continue…

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These small-cap growth stocks still feel like the market’s best kept secrets. But for how long?

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Paul Summers takes a look at two minnows that still appear under-appreciated by the market.

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Why I’d still consider buying these top growth stocks

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Paul Summers thinks these market minnows could still be great additions to growth-focused portfolios, despite their fairly high valuations.

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Here’s why this battered small-cap’s share price keeps falling

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at why investors in this small-cap continue to suffer.

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This FTSE 100 giant has thrashed the index over the last decade

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) miner shows how careful stock-picking can dramatically improve your wealth.

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Why I’d consider buying this FTSE 250 growth stock alongside this battered mid-cap

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Shares in this mid-cap are flying after revealing it was likely to beat analyst expectations on profit.

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Profit exceeds expectations at this FTSE 250 growth stock. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

This UK retailer continues to buck the trend and Paul Summers thinks there could be more upside ahead.

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Is the Dixons Carphone share price a falling knife to catch after plummeting 20%?

| Paul Summers

Shares in electrical goods retailer Dixons Carphone plc (LON:DC) dive as it warns on profits for next year. Time to…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock isn’t the only retailer I’m avoiding right now

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As shoppers continue to abandon the high street, Paul Summers remains bearish on these two retailers.

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Should investors keep the faith with FTSE 100 dividend giant SSE?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of numbers from power giant SSE plc (LON:SSE)

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These growth stocks have been smashing the FTSE 250

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Paul Summers looks at two top growth stocks that are trouncing the market's second tier.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stars I’d buy and hold forever

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Regulatory hurdles aside, Paul Summers thinks these market leaders still warrant attention from income investors.

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Here’s why Mothercare’s share price is flying today

| Paul Summers

Shares in Mothercare plc (LON: MTC) jump on news of a rescue plan but this Fool remains sceptical.

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