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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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Investing Articles

At 52-week highs, here’s why these FTSE stocks might continue surging

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at a couple of white-hot FTSE stocks. What's behind the magnificent momentum in their…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 in this FTSE 100 stock buys £660 in passive income this year

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Some of the UK's biggest companies are reliable sources of passive income. Paul Summers highlights one he particularly likes.

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares to consider buying in June and holding for a decade

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Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 giants that stand to benefit from huge trends over the next 10 years.

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone buying Taylor Wimpey shares?

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Taylor Wimpey shares are 'top of the pops' at one investment platform. Paul Summers looks at why this FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much £10,000 invested in Diageo shares just one month ago is now worth…

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Holders of Diageo shares have been drinking in some lovely positive momentum in the last few weeks. Paul Summers wonders…

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Investing Articles

If a stock market crash is coming, this is the FTSE share I want to buy

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High-ranking economists are forecasting tough times ahead for the UK stock market. In one way, Paul Summers is hoping they're…

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Investing Articles

P/E ratios of less than 10. Are these 3 FTSE value shares hot enough to consider buying now?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at three value stocks that could reward brave investors in time. But they're certainly…

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Growth Shares

Why is everyone buying Rio Tinto shares?

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Rio Tinto shares are the flavour of the week among investors. Paul Summers is asking whether this momentum will continue.

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Investing Articles

Are Taylor Wimpey shares just too cheap to ignore?

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Times have been tough for holders of Taylor Wimpey shares. But Paul Summers wonders whether a lot of bad news…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best stock to buy in my ISA for passive income. Here’s what it said…

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Paul Summers isn't particularly surprised by an AI bot's suggestion for the best passive income stock. But there's a big…

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Investing Articles

Investors can’t stop buying these UK shares

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Paul Summers checks in with two outstanding UK shares sitting at all-time highs. But has the 'easy money' already been…

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone buying GSK shares?

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GSK shares have been outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2026. Paul Summers takes a closer look and asks whether this…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in easyJet shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…

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Anyone buying easyJet shares will have endured a rough ride since January. Paul Summers wonders whether things could get even…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE shares with many years of consecutive dividend growth

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Paul Summers picks out a selection of FTSE shares that have offered passive income seekers consistency for quite a long…

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Investing Articles

Could this cheap FTSE 100 stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

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Paul Summers casts his eye over a battered-but-high-quality FTSE 100 stock. Is this the next top-tier company to stage a…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in BAE shares at the beginning of 2026 is now worth…

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Paul Summers tips his hat to those who invested in BAE Systems shares when markets opened back up in January.…

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Investing Articles

1 mighty FTSE dividend stock I’m considering for my ISA

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A new ISA allowance has Paul Summers searching for strong and stable dividend stocks to add to his portfolio.

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Investing Articles

How much does an investor need in an ISA to target £1,500 in monthly passive income?

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Paul Summers reckons a bit of commitment and discipline can help generate a wonderful passive income stream for retirement.

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone still selling Diageo shares?

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Diageo shares remain in the doldrums. Paul Summers looks at the possible reasons why investors keep selling up and whether…

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Investing Articles

Why aren’t people buying Greggs shares by the bucketload?

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Greggs' shares remain in the doldrums. But should Foolish investors consider pouncing while others won't? Paul Summers takes a fresh…

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Investing Articles

Is this household name now the FTSE 100’s best bargain stock?

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This FTSE 100 firm is having a torrid time. But Paul Summers wonders whether now is exactly when buyers should…

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Investing Articles

These British dividend stocks have been flying in 2026. I think there could be more to come!

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If you think dividend stocks are boring, think again. Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 giants whose share prices…

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Investing Articles

With a P/E of 13 and 4.3% dividend yield, should I consider buying Greggs shares now?

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Paul Summers takes a fresh look at the battered FTSE 250 baker. Is now the time to finally load up…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 100 growth stock sits at a 52-week low. Time to consider buying?

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Is the huge tumble in the share price of this FTSE 100 growth stock a wonderful opportunity for new investors?…

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Investing Articles

How much would someone need in an ISA to aim for a monthly second income of £1,000?

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Paul Summers looks at what it would it take to pull in a cool grand per month in second income…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for a FTSE stock that could help me retire early. It said…

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Can an AI bot pick out a stock that could allow someone to swap the 9-5 for a life of…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

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For investors hunting for passive income this year, Paul Summers thinks these dividend stocks are worth running the rule over.

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Investing Articles

ChatGPT thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will CRASH in 2026

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Paul Summers asked the AI bot to pick the likely losers from the FTSE 100 in 2026. And it hasn't…

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Investing Articles

5 of the best FTSE dividend growth stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

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Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating a second income, especially if the payouts keep growing. Paul Summers…

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Investing Articles

Demand for these high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares could soar in 2026

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As interest rates continue to fall, Paul Summers wonders if these top-tier dividend shares could be on many investors' radars…

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Investing Articles

How little is £1,000 invested in Diageo shares at the start of 2025 worth now?

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at just how bad 2025 has been for holders of Diageo's shares. Will things…

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Investing Articles

ChatGPT thinks these are the 5 best FTSE stocks to consider buying for 2026!

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Can the AI bot come up trumps when asked to select the best FTSE stocks to buy as we enter…

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Investing Articles

Can Tesla stock do it again in 2026?

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Tesla stock has been on fire (again) in 2025. Might we say the same thing this time next year? Paul…

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Investing Articles

Could these FTSE 100 losers be among the best stocks to buy in 2026?

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In the absence of any disasters, Paul Summers wonders if some of the worst-performing shares in FTSE 100 this year…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 powerhouses to consider buying for passive income in 2026

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Looking to start earning passive income in 2026? Paul Summers picks out three dividend heroes to consider from the UK's…

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Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce shares be the gift that keeps on giving in 2026?

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It's been another superb year for anyone holding Rolls-Royce shares. But Paul Summers wonders if a hefty price tag will…

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Growth Shares

Here’s how little £10,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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Paul Summers takes a closer look at some scary numbers for anyone who bought Aston Martin shares at the beginning…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income in 2026 and it said…

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Paul Summers wanted to learn which dividend stocks an AI bot thinks might be worth buying for 2026. Its response…

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Investing Articles

Will Greggs shares crash again in 2026?

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After a horrible 2025, Paul Summers takes a look at whether Greggs shares could sink even further in price next…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in FTSE 100 star Fresnillo at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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Paul Summers shows just how much those investing in the FTSE 100 miner could have made in a year when…

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