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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

Which high-yield FTSE 100 stocks would I consider buying for passive income?

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The FTSE 100 contains a number of stocks offering monster dividend yields. Would our writer snap up any in his…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 100 stocks recently hit 52-week highs! Would I be crazy to buy now?

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Our writer has spotted three FTSE 100 stocks recently setting 52-week highs. Could there be more to come or should…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I want to own before the next UK stock market boom

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Paul Summers picks out two very different FTSE 250 stocks that, based on recent news flow, could do very well…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d start investing in FTSE shares today

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Based on his own experiences, Paul Summers reflects on the steps he'd take if he wanted to begin investing in…

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The Ocado share price soars 15%. Is it finally time to buy this FTSE growth stock?

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The Ocado share price has exploded. Our writer looks at why this has happened and considers whether he should buy…

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My Taylor Wimpey share price prediction for the second half of 2024

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Having underperformed the FTSE 100 from January to June, our writer reckons the Taylor Wimpey share price might enjoy a…

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These UK shares are stinking out my ISA. Time to sell?

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Paul Summers has been reviewing some of the worst-performing UK shares in his portfolio. Has the time finally come to…

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BAE Systems isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

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BAE Systems has long been a passive income powerhouse. But our writer is eyeing up another FTSE 100 giant for…

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3 reasons why I’ve been buying more Persimmon shares in July

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Persimmon shares have had a remarkable run in the last 12 months. Our writer thinks this could be just the…

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Bargain or basket case? 3 UK stocks close to 52-week lows

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High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis has meant some UK stocks are really struggling. Our writer considers whether it's time…

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Nvidia stock’s (still) booming. But is the bubble about to burst?

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Nvidia stock's made a lot of investors very wealthy. But our writer suspects it might only be a matter of…

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Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares performed in the first half of 2024

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Rolls-Royce shares haven't paused for breath in 2024 so far. But with a frothy valuation, our writer questions how long…

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I think this is the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 250. And it’s dirt cheap!

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This FTSE 250 stock isn't just a leader in its space. Our writer thinks it's also a passive income powerhouse…

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Investing Articles

If a market correction is on the way, these FTSE 100 growth stocks are on my buy list

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Governor Andrew Bailey thinks asset prices are looking frothy. Our writer is looking at which FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in high-yield dividend shares to target £500 in monthly passive income

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With £20,000 in savings and bit of research, our writer thinks it's perfectly possibly to generate a tidy passive income…

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The GSK share price just tumbled (again). Is this FTSE 100 stock now a bargain?

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More bad news from across the pond has hit the GSK share price. But does an attractive valuation and improving…

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2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades

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Some of the best dividend growth stocks comes from lower down the market spectrum, says our writer. Here are two…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares

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Tesco shares look like a great pick for a second income. But would our writer feel comfortable investing all his…

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I’m ‘blowing a raspberry’ at Raspberry Pi shares. Here’s why

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Some early investors have made great profits from Raspberry Pi shares. But our writer's questioning whether the 'easy money' has…

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Empty Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d start earning a second income from scratch

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Like the thought of earning extra cash tax free? Our writer explains what he'd do to begin earning passive income…

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3 world-class FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

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Dividends can never be guaranteed, but some FTSE 100 firms have been head and shoulders above the pack when it…

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Games Workshop shares just blew up! Here’s why

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Games Workshop shares have rocketed thanks to a very positive update on trading. With his own cash tied up in…

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Investing Articles

Is the Diageo share price becoming a joke?

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The Diageo share price can't stop falling. But does a historically low valuation make this FTSE 100 stock an unmissable…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these FTSE 100 growth shares before they rocket?

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Our writer highlights two FTSE 100 growth stocks he thinks could seriously outperform as interest rates are cut and economic…

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Passive income powerhouses! 3 FTSE stocks I’d consider buying for rising dividends

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Our writer picks three under-the-radar UK shares that boast excellent records of returning increasing amounts of passive income to their…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £5,000 in AstraZeneca shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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When it comes to beating the market, AstraZeneca shares have more than delivered. If only our writer had invested back…

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Never mind the FTSE 100. These small-cap UK shares are on fire!

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The UK's top-tier index has had a good past 12 months. But our writer has found three UK shares from…

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These FTSE dividend shares all offer 6%+ yields!

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Paul Summers highlights three FTSE dividend shares that offer big yields. But is the passive income stream sufficient to offset…

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May could be tough for UK shares. But these 2 might buck the trend!

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After a pretty good 2024 so far, UK shares could dip in price as traders begin leaving their desks and…

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Investing Articles

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps on ‘good momentum’. Is the worst over?

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is finally showing signs of life following a positive trading update. Paul Summers wonders whether…

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Investing Articles

Are Persimmon shares a bargain hiding in plain sight?

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Persimmon shares have struggled in 2024, so far. But today's trading update suggests sentiment in the housing market's already improving.

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Down massively in 2024 so far, is there worse to come for Tesla stock?

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Tesla stock has been been stuck in reverse gear. Will the latest earnings announcement see the share price continue to…

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Investing Articles

The Taylor Wimpey share price rises on housing market ‘stability’. Time to consider buying?

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The 2024 Taylor Wimpey share price hasn't been in great form, so far. But Paul Summers remains cautiously optimistic for…

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Beating the S&P 500? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Beating the S&P 500's tricky, but Paul Summers is optimistic on this FTSE 250 stock's ability to deliver based on…

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The easyJet share price is taking off. I think it could soar!

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The easyJet share price is having a very good day. Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying dividend stocks BP and Shell. Should I?

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Cherished dividend stocks BP and Shell have outperformed the FTSE 100 index so far in 2024. Paul Summers takes a…

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How I find quality growth stocks

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Owning high-quality stocks has delivered great returns for investors over the years. Paul Summers explains how he's using this strategy…

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3 exceptional UK shares to consider buying for passive income

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When seeking passive income, Paul Summers likes companies with great track records. Here are three he'd consider for his Stocks…

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If interest rate cuts are coming, I think these UK growth stocks could soar!

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Falling interest could be great news for UK growth stocks, especially those that have been under the cosh recently. Paul…

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I’m avoiding these FTSE 100 shares like the plague!

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The FTSE 100 boasts some great businesses. But there are also a number of dogs, thinks Paul Summers. Here are…

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