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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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IAG share price: 3 reasons it is the biggest FTSE 100 gainer today

| Manika Premsingh

The IAG share price has risen in today's trading despite its poor results. Here are three possible reasons why that…

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FTSE 100 investing: 2 bargain buys I’d consider today

| Manika Premsingh

While the FTSE 100 index remains elevated, these two shares look like long-term bargain buys to Manika Premsingh.

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

As the overall macroeconomic scenario improves, Manika Premsingh thinks this FTSE 100 is set to make huge gains. But what…

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Carnival share price: up 160% since the market crash. Can it rise more?

| Manika Premsingh

The Carnival share price is the biggest FTSE 100 gainer in today’s trading with an almost 10% increase. Is it…

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FTSE 250 investing: 2 shares I could buy in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index is rising faster than the FTSE 100 as optimism about the UK market grows. Here are…

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Lloyds Bank brings dividends back. Is it a good share for me to buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank has brought dividends back, but is that enough reason to buy the share? Or should I wait till…

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The easyJet share price has taken-off. Would I buy the stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is a big FTSE gainer today as the end of the lockdown is in sight. But…

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HSBC share price: can it bounce back?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price can see better times in 2021 as the pandemic draws to a close, but there are…

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How I’d start investing with little money

| Manika Premsingh

Not only is it possible to invest with little money, it’s also possible to increase the capital base. Here’s how. 

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Lloyds share price: will it rise if the dividend makes a comeback?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price is on Manika Premsingh’s radar as it releases earnings next week. Is the price set to…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I think this is one of the best shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

This is one of my best shares to buy now because of its share price growth so far and prospects…

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1 investing step I’d take now to get closer to financial freedom

| Manika Premsingh

Financial freedom can be a potentially achievable goal with the right kind of investments. Manika Premsingh looks at the stock…

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These are the 2 best UK shares for me to buy in this commodity supercycle

| Manika Premsingh

There’s increasing consensus that we may be in a commodity supercycle. If that's the case, Manika Premsingh thinks these are…

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An 8% dividend yield and rising profits! Would I buy this FTSE 100 share now?

| Manika Premsingh

A high dividend yield is a positive at any time but particularly now, when companies are still cautious. But is…

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Rolls-Royce and Cineworld: are these UK shares too risky to buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Both Rolls Royce and Cineworld have suffered in 2020, but as we can see the beginning of the end of…

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10 best UK shares I’d buy to earn a reliable passive income

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are coming back and fast. But what are the best UK shares to earn a reliable passive income now?

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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has been an investor safe haven in 2020, but Manika Premsingh believes that this stock’s success is…

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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for big returns

| Manika Premsingh

The economy may be down and out, but some stocks are doing well. This UK share is one of them.

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AstraZeneca shares: 4 reasons I’d buy them now

| Manika Premsingh

The AZN share price has been subdued for the last few months, but Manika Premsingh thinks that’s about to change. 

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Omega Diagnostics: Is it a buy after its almost 35% rise today?

| Manika Premsingh

Omega Diagnostics has been a star coronavirus stock. But can it continue to be an impressive growth stock?

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Cheap UK shares with high dividend yields: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks these cheap UK shares have more going for them than not, including low earnings ratios and high…

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Cheap UK share: 1 FTSE 100 stock I can buy and hold till 2025

| Manika Premsingh

Other FTSE 100 stocks have shown a smart recovery, but not this cheap UK share. Manika Premsingh believes that is…

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The economy’s a mess. Here’s how I’m investing in UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

A messy economy today doesn’t have to deter savvy investment decisions. Manika Premsingh thinks this UK share has strong potential.

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Why I think this is an underrated FTSE 100 stock

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share’s financial health is improving, it pays dividends, and its prospects look bright. Yet, its share price is…

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Stock market rally: is it over? (And how I’d invest next)

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market rally appears to have stalled in the past couple of weeks. So is the party over? 

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UK shares: 10 big risks I see for 2021 and what I’d buy next

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh sees many risks to investing in UK shares right now. But she also thinks good investments can still…

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Pub stock Marston’s is up 15% today. Am I buying it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Pub stock Marston’s is on a roll today after receiving an offer for buy out. Would I buy the share…

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Lookers share price: why it’s up over 90% and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lookers share price showed a sharp increase following its results update. Is there enough in the update to warrant…

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Cineworld share price: what I’d do about its 14% increase today

| Manika Premsingh

There’s fresh news at CINE, that can bode well for the share price. But the big question now is -…

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These 2 UK shares would’ve doubled my money in 2020. Would I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

Can the past well and truly inform the future for these UK shares, when the way forward looks so different…

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Investing in the global recovery: 5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Global economic recovery will help some FTSE 100 stocks more than others, making them potentially good buys for Manika Premsingh.

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My 3 best investment ideas from January 2020 and what I’d do about them now

| Manika Premsingh

Some of these stock investment ideas would have reaped good returns, but others would be best avoided.

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1 big risk to UK shares in 2021 and how I’d invest for great returns anyway

| Manika Premsingh

2021 has started on a promising note, but it’s still fraught with risk. Manika Premsingh would buy these UK shares…

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Tritax Big Box: 4 reasons why the share price is rising and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Tritax Big Box is the biggest FTSE 250 gainer and has touched all-time-highs. Is it a good time to buy…

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FTSE 100: 3 stocks on my investing radar for the rest of January

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares are already well-established, and 2021 could make them stronger.

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Indivior is the biggest FTSE 250 gainer today. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Indivior share price is up after it posted a surprisingly good financial update. Is it a buy now?

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Cheap UK shares: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold now

| Manika Premsingh

Even though the FTSE 100 index has gained strength recently, high-quality cheap UK shares are still around for those who…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 17% today. Here’s what I’d do about it now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 share is up on a robust update, but can it continue to rise over time?

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5 unexpected coronavirus stocks I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

These coronavirus stocks have gained not just during the pandemic - they are likely to continue performing even after.

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Why I’d buy and hold this FTSE 100 stock for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has had a great 2020, but Manika Premsingh believes the best is yet to come.

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