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Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh is an economist, financial writer and investor, with a focus on converting macro trends into actionable investment ideas. She has worked in the UK and India with clients across financial services, consulting firms, public sector and non-profits. She has shared her views at multiple international forums and has been widely quoted for them in leading media. Manika is a Masters in Economics and was also a recipient of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women scholarship for Certification in Entrepreneurship for her research startup, Orbis Economics. She is on twitter @macro_think

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At near 1-year highs, are these 2 UK shares bargain buys for me?

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares have risen sharply, raising the question - have they peaked or are they still bargain buys for…

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Why the Oxford Instruments share price is up 15% today

| Manika Premsingh

The Oxford Instruments share price is up after it released a positive trading update. But what about its long-term prospects?

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Are Cineworld shares a buy for me after its 10% drop today?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price is now back to sub-100p levels. Will this dip be sustained or will the share price…

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4 reasons the National Express share price can rally now

| Manika Premsingh

The National Express share price has recovered quite a bit from the stock market crash last year, but Manika Premsingh…

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The Oxford BioDynamics share price is up 30% today. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Oxford Biodynamics share price saw an impressive 70% rise at the start of the day, before it settled to…

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FTSE 100 is up 35% from the stock market crash. Here’s what I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

One year after the stock market crash, the FTSE 100 index is back, but which stocks are the best investments…

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What I’d do after the Futura Medical share price rose 65% today 

| Manika Premsingh

The Futura Medical share price has made impressive advances following regulatory progress. But will its stock price continue to rally?

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The Ocado share price is down 30% in 6 months. 3 reasons I’d buy it now

| Manika Premsingh

The Ocado share price may have fallen fast in the last half year, but Manika Premsingh believes it has reason…

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3 FTSE 100 growth shares I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

With the UK economy likely to grow fast in 2021, Manika Premsingh is considering growth stocks that will rise along…

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3 reasons I think this UK share can double my money

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has seen a sharp run up in share price over the past few months. Can it repeat…

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The Fever-Tree Drinks share price is down 10% today. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Fever-Tree Drinks share price is down on its latest financial results. Is it headed for disaster or are there…

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Why I think this UK share can double my money

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has seen a sharp increase in share price in the last couple of years. Here is why…

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3 reasons this penny stock can rally now. But would I buy?

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock’s price reached multi-year highs last year only to crash. Here are four reasons it can be back…

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4 reasons I could buy Argo Blockchain shares… but will I?

| Manika Premsingh

The Argo Blockchain share price has seen a sharp rise in the recent past, raising the question - should I…

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These 10 UK shares can rally in 2021. Here’s what I am doing now

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares have already made strong gains, but they could be due for an even more sustained price increase.

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The Hammerson share price is up 75%+ in a month. Would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Hammerson share price’s recent gains are impressive, but there are undeniable risks here too. How are the odds balanced?

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3 reasons a stock market rally can happen soon. And here’s what I’d buy next

| Manika Premsingh

A set of positive developments can drive a stock market rally in 2021. Manika Premsingh would keep them in mind,…

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The Tullow Oil share price is on a tear. Is this penny stock a buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tullow Oil share price has risen sharply in 2021. The demand environment is improving, but there are risks ahead…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for big returns now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 stocks have come back with a bang from their lows in 2020. And Manika Premsingh believes there…

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Rolls-Royce share price: can it go back up to 200p?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is inching back up and things could improve further. Can it now head back to pre-pandemic…

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This UK share has trebled in the past year. Here’s why I think it can rise more

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has made a more impressive comeback than most from the stock market crash. Its results today suggest…

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6 cheap UK shares with high dividend yields to buy

| Manika Premsingh

High dividend yields are back as companies reinstate and increase dividend levels. The best part is, many of these are…

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Have £1,500 to invest? Here’s what I’d buy to double my money now

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks it's a good idea to invest in some stocks not only because of their own growth potential,…

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2 high-performing UK shares I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares have performed quite well recently. As the economy reopens and consumers comeback into stores, they could do…

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3 UK shares with falling prices I would buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares are now far more affordable compared to their recent levels and also their prospects. Manika Premsingh thinks…

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Cellular Goods, Kanabo, and MGC: should I buy these cannabis stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The medical cannabis industry is poised for high growth. But are these cannabis stocks likely to generate solid returns too?

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The BT share price is rising fast. Here is what I would do now

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has risen sharply in March on company level developments. Are they enough to sustain the rise,…

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AstraZeneca share price: back to sub-£70 levels. Should I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Do not let the AstraZeneca share price fool you. There is still much merit to the stock. Do the positives…

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Cineworld share price zooms past 100p! Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has made impressive gains in the past week. But can they be sustained or will it…

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Lloyds Bank share price: back to pre-crash levels of 40p. Should I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price is rising, along with those of other banks. But are there enough positive developments for…

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The US economy is on fire. Here are 3 UK shares I’d buy to profit from it

| Manika Premsingh

These US-focused UK shares are poised for growth as the economy bounces back, with or without the fiscal stimulus. (There…

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Investing in renewables: 5 UK shares I expect to rally in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

Investing in renewables just got a boost as the UK budget underlined its green focus. Here are five UK shares…

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5 UK shares I’d buy after Budget 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The UK budget has boosted these shares’ prices as they see better prospects ahead. The rally could continue.

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UK budget 2021: 10 stocks that could rally next

| Manika Premsingh

The UK budget due tomorrow is slated to make a slew of announcements that can benefit FTSE 100 stocks. Here…

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UK stock investing: my 2 contrarian picks for 2021

| Manika Premsingh

These UK stocks have fallen out of favour with investors but their value is intact, making them Manika Premsingh’s contrarian…

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5 UK shares that could double my money in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE indexes are sluggish, but some UK shares are still doing well. Manika Premsingh believes they can continue to reward…

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Stock market crash 2021: here’s what I’d do if it happens

| Manika Premsingh

As investors we are always better off prepared, even if a stock market crash may not occur. Here are three…

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Why I’m investing in FTSE 250 stocks in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has shown a relatively good performance in February. But Manika Premsingh thinks that the best is…

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6 FTSE 250 stocks I’d consider buying in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 can do quite well in 2021 as the UK market bounces back. These six companies' shares can…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy after its price crash

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has taken a beating today, but Manika Premsingh believes that its long-term story is still intact.

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