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Paul Summers

Paul has been teaching psychology in higher education since 2007 and also holds the CFA Society's Investment Management Certificate (IMC). It won't come as a surprise to learn that he's particularly interested in anything related to behavioural finance. 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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No savings at 40? Here’s why I’d buy stocks

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Age is just a number. This Fool would always opt to buy stocks over accumulating cash.

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1 irresistible FTSE growth stock I’ve been buying in July

| Paul Summers

This Fool has been keeping his powder dry in 2022. But he simply couldn't resist buying this quality growth stock.

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before the market recovers

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The long-term outlook is positive for these two penny stocks, thinks Paul Summers.

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE income stocks to buy before August

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Paul Summers picks out three high-yielding income stocks he'd be prepared to buy before the month is out.

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Can these FTSE 100 stocks keep winning for the rest of 2022?

| Paul Summers

Not all FTSE 100 stocks have struggled in 2022 so far. But can a winning streak keep going?

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3 top dividend-payers from the FTSE 350

| Paul Summers

Consistency is what I look with dividend stocks. These three FTSE companies have that in spades.

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After tumbling over 20%, is the FTSE 250 a dead duck?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 has had an awful few months. So why should I consider investing now?

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method BEFORE the stock market recovers

| Paul Summers

This Fool thinks Warren Buffett's wisdom could make him richer... but only if he acts now.

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Are Lloyds shares screamingly good value?

| Paul Summers

Lloyds shares trade on a low valuation and look cheap on paper. But will this Fool be buying them now?

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

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Nowhere near retirement, but not a spring chicken, Paul Summers explains where he'd invest his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance…

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5 simple steps for a lifetime of passive income

| Paul Summers

This Fool explains how holding dividend-paying shares could be the key to generating long-term passive income.

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

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Dividend stocks can turn a good retirement into a great one. Paul Summers highlights two shares he'd buy ahead of…

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3 reasons Rolls Royce shares could surge back above £1

| Paul Summers

Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies. Will this always be the case? Paul Summers doesn't think so. But will he buy?

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3 simple stocks to buy with £3,000 right now

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What's easy to understand can also be profitable. Paul Summers highlights three 'simple' stocks to buy during this market's sticky…

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3 ‘irresistible’ FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the market rebounds

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Some members of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) are starting to trade on attractive valuations. Paul Summers highlights three he'd…

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Netflix stock has crashed nearly 70%! Are Amazon, Apple and Disney next?

| Paul Summers

Netflix stock (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been a major casualty of 2022. What does this mean for its rivals?

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3 AIM stocks I’d buy in July

| Paul Summers

Having all fallen in recent months, Paul Summers highlights a trio of AIM stocks he'd snap up this month.

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2 cheap income shares I’d buy hand over fist today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out a couple of income shares he'd buy for the delicious dividends on offer.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for the stock market recovery

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) has tanked in value this year. Paul Summers views this as a great opportunity to load…

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I’m buying Scottish Mortgage shares for the stock market recovery

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Scottish Mortgage (LON: SMT) shares are down over 40% in 2022. But Paul Summers is planning to add to his…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before July

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 stock he'd be comfortable buying today (and ahead of their trading updates next…

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3 big income stocks hiding in plain sight

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There are plenty of high-paying income stocks flying under the radar right now. Paul Summers offers three examples he likes.

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3 easy actions that could boost my stock market returns

| Paul Summers

The UK stock market is going through a sticky patch so this Fool is looking for ways to improve his…

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Boohoo shares: time for me to admit defeat?

| Paul Summers

This Fool is nursing heavy losses from his Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) shares. Should he sell up and move on?

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Has the Deliveroo share price bottomed?

| Paul Summers

The Deliveroo share price (LON:ROO) is down nearly 60% in 2022. Paul Summers asks whether it's now hit bargain territory.

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IG’s top 3 resilient stocks to buy

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Inflation is rising at its fastest rate for 40 years. Paul Summers looks at three of IG's stock ideas to…

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Which passive income shares give me the most bang for my buck?

| Paul Summers

One way to mitigate the damage done by inflation is to own high-yielding passive income shares. Paul Summers looks at…

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FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold during the recession

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Paul Summers highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could provide him with some protection in recessionary times.

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With the State Pension rising, NOW is the time for me to buy great UK growth shares

| Paul Summers

As the qualifying age for the State Pension rises earlier than expected, Paul Summers is more committed than ever to…

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I’d buy MORE of these slumping FTSE 250 stocks for value and income

| Paul Summers

Why should I look around for new stocks to buy if these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) already offer big dividends…

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Flying near a 52-week low, are easyJet shares a screaming buy?

| Paul Summers

Budget airline easyJet (LON: EZJ) shares have almost halved in 12 months. Paul Summers questions whether now is a great…

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3 investment trusts I’m buying for the great stock market recovery

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A stock market recovery will kick in eventually. In the meantime, Paul Summers is busy increasing his exposure to quality-focused…

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I’d buy the dip in these quality growth shares

| Paul Summers

This Fool is hunting for top growth shares to buy during this period of temporary market weakness. And he thinks…

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3 secret dividend shares I’d buy to fight inflation

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Inflation hit 9% in April. Paul Summers highlights three dividend shares he'd buy with a view of limiting the damage…

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Is now a good time to buy UK stocks?

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Markets remain volatile but this Fool doesn't care. He's busy buying great UK stocks on the cheap.

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Woodbois shares: should I buy the dip?

| Paul Summers

Woodbois Ltd (LON: WBI) shares have backtracked from their recent high. Partial to the odd penny stock, Paul Summers considers…

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10 easy steps to making passive income from the stock market

| Paul Summers

Earning passive income from the markets is looking increasingly attractive. Here's how this Fool would try to do it.

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3 recession-proof income stocks to buy today

| Paul Summers

Whispers about a recession have now turned to screams. This Fool thinks these three income stocks could offer great protection.

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Aviva shares are in demand. Should I buy too?

| Paul Summers

Hargreaves Lansdown investors were piling into Aviva shares last week. This Fool is asking whether he should join the queue.

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Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares before June?

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Paul Summers considers whether he should add these cheap FTSE 100 stocks to his portfolio before their next updates.

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