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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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Why Provident Financial plc’s woes could help you retire early

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Things may be bleak for Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) but Paul Summers thinks this could be an excellent opportunity for…

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2 ‘under the radar’ growth and income stocks

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Paul Summers looks at two 'secret' small-caps promising earnings growth and decent dividends.

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Why BT Group plc and Persimmon plc have the qualities Warren Buffett looks for

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BT Group plc (LON:BT-A) and Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) appear to offer an excellent combination of value and quality.

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Is this small-cap stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 15% today?

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Paul Summers considers whether today's share price fall of this market minnow is an opportunity for brave investors.

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3 stocks with terrifying pension deficits

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With the size of pension deficits back in the news, Paul Summers highlights three companies he'll be avoiding for the…

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Why I’d still buy “expensive” growth star stocks Just Eat plc and B&M European Value Retail SA

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Just Eat plc (LON:JE) and B&M European Value Retail SA (LON:BME) still look solid buys, despite their lofty valuations.

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This five-bagger value stock still looks like a bargain

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Even after today's superb share price rise, this IT specialist still looks cheap relative to industry peers.

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Could this miner help you secure financial independence faster than Sirius Minerals plc?

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With production expected in 2018, this is one small-cap miner worth keeping an eye on.

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How to find the best value stocks

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Paul Summers identifies the characteristics that separate a genuine bargain from a value trap.

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GlaxoSmithKline plc or Imperial Brands plc: which FTSE 100 favourite will be first to slash its dividend?

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Reliant on GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) or Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB) for income? You need to read this.

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Monster dividend payers Legal & General Group plc and Plus500 Ltd still look cheap

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Paul Summers thinks Legal & General plc (LON:LGEN) and Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) are worthy inclusions in any dividend-focused portfolio.

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Is Hochschild Mining plc a falling knife to catch after crashing 15%?

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Should investors see today's huge share price fall in Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC) as an opportunity?

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2 stocks vying with Carillion plc for the title of ‘most hated’

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Introducing two of the most shorted stocks on the market. Time to bail?

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Can these real estate investment trusts help you to achieve financial independence?

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Paul Summers runs the rule on the latest set of figures from two popular real estate investment trusts.

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These high-quality growth stocks could make you rich

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Two high performers worth buying and holding for the long term.

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This FTSE 250 dog might be a stonking contrarian pick

| Paul Summers

Today's trading update suggests investors are being far too negative on this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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Why I’d still avoid shares in this FTSE 100 basket case

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The stock may have jumped in early trading but Paul Summers is still steering clear of this publishing giant.

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Investors beware: Next plc isn’t out of the woods yet

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Shares in Next plc (LON:NXT) soar in early trading but Paul Summers isn't convinced this recovery will last.

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2 cheap dividend stocks for patient investors

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If time is on your side and income is your goal, these mid-caps could be just the ticket.

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Why I’d still buy ‘overvalued’ multi-baggers Gear4music Holdings plc and Keywords Studios plc

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Paul Summers thinks there could be more to come from small-cap stars Gear4music Holdings plc (LON:G4M) and Keywords Studios plc…

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Time to dump AIM super-stock Burford Capital Limited?

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Shares of star performer Burford Capital Limited (LON: BUR) continue to soar. Time to bail out?

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Shareholders of Sky plc are in a win-win situation

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A solid set of results from Sky plc (LON:SKY) suggests that investors can't lose, regardless of whether the takeover happens…

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Is Quartix Holdings plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 10% today?

| Paul Summers

Despite today's huge fall, vehicle tracking specialist Quartix Holdings plc (LON:QTX) still looks a great bet for growth hunters.

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ITV plc looks ridiculously cheap

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Shares in ITV plc (LON:ITV) have been falling of late. Is this a great opportunity for investors?

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Dialight plc and SThree plc: 2 growth stars you probably haven’t considered

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Paul Summers looks at two top growth candidates - Dialight plc (LON:DIA) and Sthree plc (LON:STHR).

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Why I’d buy and hold Reckitt Benckiser Group plc forever

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The shares may be down but brand behemoth Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RB) is still a great long-term bet.

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Why it’s so hard to run winners

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Introducing the biggest foe in your investing career... yourself.

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This FTSE 100 titan still looks great value

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Shares in this mining giant could still have further to rise.

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Two smoking small-cap stocks I’ve added to my watchlist

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The share prices of these two small-cap stocks are flying. Time to take a closer look.

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Better contrarian buy: Carillion plc vs NCC Group plc

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Which of Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) or NCC Group plc (LON:NCC) offers the best opportunity for brave investors? Paul Summers…

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Is Safestyle plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 10% today?

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Shares in Safestyle plc (LON: SFE) tank but Paul Summers thinks this may be an opportunity for long-term investors.

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Why I’d dump a 10-bagger for this small-cap growth stock

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Looking for growth at a reasonable price? This small-cap might be just the ticket.

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How to find the best dividend stocks

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Looking to generate income from your shares? Here's how to make sure you pick the right companies.

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Time to dump these high-flying stocks?

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Paul Summers asks whether recent share price weakness is a sign to take profits on these two mid-cap stocks.

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These high-flying growth stocks could soar even higher

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The shares might be down but Paul Summers remains fairly bullish on the prospects for both of these travel stocks.

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5 reasons why I’ve added this promising small-cap stock to my portfolio

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Paul Summers explains why he's bought shares in this market minnow.

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This small-cap growth stock looks a far better buy than JD Wetherspoon plc

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Paul Summers outline his reasons for favouring this pizzeria operator over pub giant JD Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW).

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Could this promising growth stock help you achieve financial independence?

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Paul Summers thinks this price comparison company could help you quit the rat race.

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J Sainsbury plc: time to buy in or bail out?

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Paul Summers checks out the latest numbers from grocery giant, J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY).

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One turnaround stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

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A painfully slow recovery could mean it's time to swap this outsourcer for its industry peer.

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