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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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Should you be stocking up on these ‘secret’ small caps before results come in?

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These companies performed well over 2016. Can the good times continue?

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Can BAE Systems plc help you retire early?

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Paul Summers looks at the investment case for defence giant BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) following today's full-year results.

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2 quality stocks that look seriously undervalued

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Paul Summers thinks now might be a great time to buy these top quality companies.

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2 micro-cap stocks I’ve added to my watch list

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So long as you can stand the risk, Paul Summers thinks these two companies should continue to reward investors handsomely…

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E-commerce is booming, these stocks are rising, and it’s time to take advantage

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As the popularity of online shopping shows no sign of slowing down, Paul Summers is bullish on the prospects of…

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Should you buy or sell these mighty growth stocks before March results?

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Recent results have been excellent but should investors quit while they're ahead?

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2 high-risk, high-reward small caps I’d buy before March

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Paul Summers thinks now might be a great time to buy into these small-cap stocks.

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Can good management make you a million?

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Paul Summers looks at what qualities investors should look for when scrutinising the management of a prospective investment.

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Is diversification stopping you from making a million?

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Your appetite to risk is key for deciding how many stocks to hold in your portfolio, says Paul Summers.

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Will Rolls-Royce Holding plc’s shares ever breach £12?

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Paul Summers looks at the latest set of results from Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR).

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Should income seekers buy into Neil Woodford’s new fund?

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Paul Summers looks at the arguments for and against investing in the star fund manager's new offering.

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3 bargain shares with rapidly growing dividends

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Paul Summers identifies three companies that could appeal to both value and income-focused investors.

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Are shares in GlaxoSmithKline plc now in bargain territory?

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Paul Summers casts his eyes over today's results from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK).

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3 FTSE 100 stocks with magnificent moats

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Find a company with a wide economic moat and you've probably found a very safe investment.

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Why shares in this growth stock should keep rising in February

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Thanks to its latest acquisition, Paul Summers thinks shares in this growth star will continue their fantastic form.

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Want to retire early? Focus on this figure

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Paul Summers outlines why a company's ability to grow from the capital it invests can be more important than its…

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2 top travel stocks to beat the winter blues

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Thinking about booking a holiday? Check out these two companies at the same time.

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Is Wizz Air plc now a contrarian buy after Q3 profit warning sends shares plummeting?

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Wizz Air (LON:WIZZ) cuts its full-year view but Paul Summers thinks this might be a perfect time to buy shares…

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Is SSE plc’s mammoth 6% yield under threat following today’s update?

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Should holders of SSE (LON:SSE) be concerned or comforted by today's trading update?

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With a 4.2% yield and low valuation, is it mad to ignore Britvic plc?

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Q1 results at Britvic plc (LON:BVIC) look fairly decent. Is this a great opportunity for investors?

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With revenue up 211%, is this high-yielding small cap a better buy than Diageo plc?

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Today's excellent interim results suggest this small cap could be a good play on the drinks industry.

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Should dividend investors dump these FTSE 100 giants and buy Tesco plc?

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Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) is set to resume paying dividends. Should those seeking income pile in?

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How long will it take BT Group plc’s shares to recover?

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A calm but decisive approach is key to restoring faith in BT Group plc (LON:BT-A).

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I’m still bearish on this income stock despite it being 35% cheaper than last year

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A decent yield may not be enough to attract investors to this sinking share.

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Can this 5% yielder turn it around in 2017?

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The dividends may look tasty but today's trading update means Paul Summers is still avoiding this beaten-down share.

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Could this 10-month 4-bagger turn you into a millionaire?

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With numbers this good, it won't be long before this company appears on many investors' radars.

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3 tips to become a better AIM investor

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The junior market can be a source of riches if you know what to look for and what to avoid.

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Sirius Minerals plc: what to expect in 2017

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As construction begins, expect Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) to continue hitting the headlines in 2017.

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Top stocks for troubled times

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If talk of a hard Brexit worries you, these are the companies you should be looking at.

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What happened in the stock market this week

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Here's what you may have missed over the last five days.

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Should you make room for Pets At Home Group plc after today’s update?

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The market may not like today's update but Paul Summers thinks Pets At Home Group plc (LON:PETS) is a sound…

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Why I won’t be backing Ladbrokes Coral Group plc despite its low P/E

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They might look cheap but Paul Summers isn't tempted by shares in Ladbrokes Coral Group plc (LON:LCL)

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Time to tuck in to Greggs plc after today’s update?

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Paul Summers looks at whether today's numbers make Greggs plc (LON:GRG) a decent buy.

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5 easy ways to lose money in 2017

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Taking these five steps will ensure you leave 2017 a lot poorer than when it began.

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2 recovery plays I’d buy

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Paul Summers outlines why he thinks these market laggards could bounce back.

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Does a 1.3% rise in food sales over Christmas now make Tesco plc a screaming buy?

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Paul Summers looks at whether Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) has done enough to draw investors back to its shares.

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Do today’s trading updates make Ted Baker plc and Joules Group plc essential buys?

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Should investors add lifestyle brands Ted Baker plc (LON:TED) and Joules Group plc (LON:JOUL) to their shopping lists?

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Is there more upside to Games Workshop Group plc after profits more than double?

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Should investors add this high-yielding small cap to their portfolio after today's positive trading update?

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What next for shareholders of last year’s small-cap successes?

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If you can handle the added risk, the share prices of these small-cap stars could have further to go.

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend buys for 2017

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) favourites all appear to offer decent - and sustainable - dividends for income-hungry investors.

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