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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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Just how patient should investors be with Neil Woodford’s Patient Capital Trust plc?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the latest annual financial report from the star fund manager.

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Better buy: Whitbread plc vs Greggs plc

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Costa Coffee-owner Whitbread plc's (LON:WTB) shares dip 7%. Is Greggs plc (LON:GRG) a safer bet?

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Time to take a fresh look at these smoking hot growth stocks?

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Both of these growth stars trade on sky high valuations. Are they still justified?

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Is it time to dump ‘safe’ stocks Reckitt Benckiser Group plc and Unilever plc?

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With sterling up and an election near, Paul Summers looks at whether the time has come to sell FTSE 100…

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This value stock could do serious damage to your wealth

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When it comes to investing in retailers, its probably best to ignore this high street giant.

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Does this mining minnow offer more upside than Sirius Minerals plc?

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Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) has soared in recent weeks but does this micro cap offer even better prospects?

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3 great stocks for low-risk investors

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Vexed by volatility? Paul Summers picks three companies that could help you avoid sleepless nights.

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Are these dividend titans uninvestable?

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Don't be fooled - these dividend darlings aren't as great as they first appear.

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3 financial decisions you’ll regret in retirement

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Get out of cash and into the stock market as soon as possible, says Paul Summers.

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Forget Imagination Technologies Group plc, this company has a far brighter future

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Paul Summers suspects it's time to walk away from battered Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG). This small-cap is an ideal…

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Two cheap dividend stocks for your ISA

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On the hunt for income? These two small-caps could be just the ticket.

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Time to get greedy with these top growth stocks

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Expensive they may be but these two AIM-listed growth stars could have further to go.

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After dodging a legal bullet, is Tesco plc now a screaming buy?

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With its accounting scandal behind it, Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) might be worth another look.

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2 small-cap stocks I’d buy before it’s too late

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These two market minnows have been performing well. With results due next month, should investors pounce?

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Hurricane Energy plc: a perfect ‘buy and hold’ pick for your ISA

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As far as long-term plays go, do they get any better than Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR)? Paul Summers doesn't think…

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5 top tips for stress-free investing

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Investing should be profitable but also enjoyable. Find your investing zen with these suggestions.

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2 ‘bargain’ stocks I’m avoiding at all costs

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They may be cheap but Paul Summer believes shares in these companies aren't going anywhere fast.

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Should you buy these 2 top takeover targets while there’s still time?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at two potential takeover targets.

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These 2 recovery plays should have further to go

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Positive sentiment now surrounds these two companies. Paul Summers thinks this might continue.

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2 top growth stocks you can’t afford to ignore

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With positive full-year results expected in April, there's still time to add these two growth stars to your portfolio.

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Why I like this micro-cap stock over Sports Direct plc for the long term

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Today's full year results suggest this market minnow is fighting fit.

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Is Next plc’s 40% share price slump set to continue?

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Paul Summers takes a look at the annual results from troubled clothing retailer Next plc (LSE: NXT).

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3 big reasons I’d avoid shares in this FTSE 100 retailer

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Sales and profits may be up but storm clouds are gathering for this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) home improvement giant.

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Top tips from investment legend Peter Lynch

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Here's some golden nuggets of advice from the legendary growth investor.

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Should investors call time on this top growth share?

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With shares falling 5%, Paul Summers consider whether it's time for investors to leave the party.

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3 warning signs all investors must look out for

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Learn to read between the lines and save yourself a fortune.

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Can spin-offs make you a millionaire?

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Serious about retiring early? Perhaps it's time to look at the merits of spin-off companies.

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Should you buy growth-focused Burford Capital plc and Gym Group plc following today’s results?

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Paul Summers runs the rule over the final results from two growth-focused companies.

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3 market leaders that could rebound strongly

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Paul Summers picks out three companies that could be excellent contrarian buys.

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Top income picks for your ISA portfolio

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As the ISA deadline approaches, Paul Summers picks out three top dividend payers from the market.

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One high-street retailer I’d buy and one I’d sell in March

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When it comes to retailers, Paul Summers thinks it's best to follow the crowd.

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

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Paul Summers looks at whether today's cautious outlook from Dignity plc (LON:DTY) is actually a great opportunity for new investors.

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks to consider before April’s ISA deadline

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Paul Summers looks at whether Just Eat plc (LON:JE) and Tritax Big Box REIT (LON:BBOX) deserve a place in your…

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After 3-bagging in 3 months, is Purplebricks plc set to crash?

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Paul Summers considers whether now might be the time to get out of Purplebricks plc (LON:PURP).

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Last chance to grab shares in Gear4music plc under £7?

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After a superb run of form, Gear4music plc's (LON:G4M) latest trading update suggests there's more upside to come.

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Should you kick Burberry Group plc into touch and buy growth-focused Jimmy Choo plc?

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Are today's full-year results from luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo plc (LON:CHOO) enough to tempt investors away from Burberry Group plc…

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Should you add newly listed Warpaint London plc to your investing arsenal?

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Paul Summers looks at the investment case for cosmetics firm and new-share-on-the-block, Warpaint London plc (LON:W7L).

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Better buy: Moneysupermarket.com plc vs Rightmove plc

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Both have massive shares of their respective markets but which of Moneysupermarket.com plc (LON:MONY) and Rightmove plc (LON:RMV) is the…

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Forget Pearson plc — I’d buy this small-cap peer instead

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Following recent results, Pearson plc (LON:PSON) could be a falling knife. Here's a far more enticing opportunity to this Fool.

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2 Brexit-proof stocks I’d buy now before it’s too late

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With Brexit on the horizon and results around the corner, now might be a good time to snap up these…

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