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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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Does today’s update from IAG suggest it’s time to return to these battered stocks?

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Are International Consolidated Airlines and easyJet (LON: EZJ) now tempting contrarian picks?

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Is GlaxoSmithKline plc about to crash?

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Today's update may be positive but should investors now consider moving on from FTSE 100 favourite GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK)?

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Is the fear of regret damaging your portfolio?

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Paul Summers explains why investors should avoid worrying about missing out.

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Big Data, big profits?

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As more organisations struggle to cope with the sheer volume of data they generate, Paul Summers thinks these two companies…

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Is it utter madness not to snap up these 2 high quality exporters?

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These two companies could be an excellent way of beating Brexit-related blues. But is the upside already priced in?

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Was Marmitegate a sign that you should sell Tesco plc and Unilever plc?

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Did the scrap between the UK's biggest retailer Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) and biggest food manufacturer Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) damage their…

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Why the P/E ratio may be killing your dreams of becoming a millionaire

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Paul Summers argues that one of the most frequently used ratios should be just the starting point for further research.

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How to beat the professionals at their own game

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Generating better returns than Neil Woodford and co isn't impossible if you remember the advantages of being a private investor.

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One micro-cap hitting all the right notes

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Paul Summers justifies his confidence in this Yorkshire success story.

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Is this a far better way to play the boom in online retail?

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Should these two companies be at the top of your shopping list as we approach the festive season?

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Could this share drive you to an early retirement?

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Wake up, investors! This company is going places.

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Can this online star continue to make investors smile?

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Following a 300% rise in its shares since early 2015, should investors now bail on this trendsetting company?

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Memorising just four words could turn you into a millionaire

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As long as you're patient and disciplined, accumulating a million pound portfolio may require less work than you think.

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Why you face redundancy (and how to profit from it)

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The future may be bleak but catching this investment theme now could soothe the pain.

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Ready to take action on your portfolio? Read this first

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Paul Summers looks at why our tendency to act rather than do nothing can often lead to worse investment returns.

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Should investors do the unthinkable and dump Next plc?

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Can Next plc (LON:NXT) recover from subdued trading? Paul Summers looks at the high street giant's half-year results.

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Get rich fighting crime

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With excellent growth prospects, can investors afford to ignore this investing theme any longer?

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New to investing? Get instant, low-cost, diversification with Exchange Traded Funds!

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Paul Summers explains why newcomers to the stock market should consider exchange traded funds before buying individual company shares.

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Investors, psychology and Sirius Minerals plc

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Paul Summers explains how unrealistic expectations and impatience can help us understand the recent volatility in Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX).

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Should investors flock to these two companies after today’s impressive results?

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Should investors take a closer look at these market minnows?

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Is this THE most reliable share in the FTSE 100?

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Do today's half-year results underline the case for investing in this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giant?

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Is Paddy Power Betfair still the best horse to back after today’s results?

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Is Britain's biggest bookmaker by market cap still a worthwhile investment?

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Can investors afford to ignore this trend?

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Is time running out for investors to take advantage of these growth stories?

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Stop saving and start investing!

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Sick of low rates on your current or savings account? Want to grow your wealth over the long term? Grab…

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Should investors continue to flock to these market stalwarts?

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Are shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB), Dignity plc (LON:DTY) and Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) still worth buying?

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5 stocks I’d buy and hold for the long term

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Find out which companies make this Fool's list of favourite shares.

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Should Vodafone Group plc’s shareholders be optimistic after today’s trading update?

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Paul Summers looks at whether today's trading update shows an improvement in the fortunes of Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD).

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Is Sirius Minerals plc FINALLY ready to rocket?

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Paul Summers explains why shares in small-cap fertiliser producer Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) could be ready to fly.

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3 things we can learn from the takeover of ARM Holdings plc

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Shareholders might be toasting the sale of ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) but what can those who weren't invested learn from…

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Forget your cash ISA with these dividend darlings!

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Paul Summers explains why the low interest rate environment means that savers shouldn't hesitate to become investors.

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Do trading updates make Burberry Group plc and ASOS plc the perfect shares to soothe investors’ post-referendum nerves?

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Could fashion giants Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) and ASOS plc (LON:ASC) plc make ideal Brexit investments?

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Are online stars Rightmove plc and Purplebricks plc now a safer bet than the housebuilders?

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Does the post-Brexit pessimism surrounding the UK housing market provide an opportunity to snap up shares in Rightmove plc (LON:…

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Why Brexit could be a golden opportunity for younger investors

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Paul Summers explains why now could be a perfect time for younger generations to set sail on their investing journey.

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Should National Grid plc, Unilever plc and Halma plc be on your Brexit buylist?

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Can National Grid plc (LON:NG), Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) and Halma plc (LON:HLMA) steer your portfolio through these difficult times?

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Is this your LAST chance to buy International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA, Berkeley Group Holdings plc and Standard Chartered plc before they soar?

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Should you grab shares in International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA (LON:IAG), Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON:BKG) and Standard Chartered plc…

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Does today’s POSITIVE update make Tesco plc a better buy than J Sainsbury plc or WM Morrison Supermarkets plc?

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Is Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) further down the road to recovery than J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) and WM Morrison Supermarkets plc…

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Is Debenhams plc doomed due to Asos plc, Marks & Spencer Group plc and Next plc?

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Will Asos plc (LON:ASOS), Next plc (LON:NXT) and Marks & Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) consign Debenhams plc (LON:DEB) to the…

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Does today’s update make Petrofac plc a BETTER buy than Royal Dutch Shell plc or BP plc?

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Should dividend investors buy oil services company, Petrofac plc (LON:PFC) over giants Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and BP plc…

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Have we reached peak pessimism with Aviva plc, Prudential plc and Legal & General Group plc?

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Is now the time to grab shares in Aviva plc (LON:AV), Prudential plc (LON:PRU) and Legal and General Group plc…

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Are Purplebricks plc, Sirius Minerals plc and boohoo.com plc THE best growth stocks for your ISA?

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Should you stuff your ISA portfolio with fast-growing Purplebricks plc (LON:PURP), Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) and boohoo.com plc (LON:BOO)?

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