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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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Should I buy the Lloyds Bank share after its 30% price increase?

| Manika Premsingh

Is the Lloyds Bank share price rise a reason to consider buying the stock after it has been in the…

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3 reasons why I think this FTSE 250 share’s price could double soon

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock is a big gainer today following its positive trading update. Here’s why it can gain even…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to achieve financial freedom

| Manika Premsingh

It's possible to gain financial freedom with FTSE 100 investments, if we invest right. Here are three stocks that Manika…

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FTSE 100 investing: 3 reasons the stock market rally will continue

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has gained over 1,000 points in the past two months. Manika Premsingh believes it can continue…

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Shares to buy: 3 reasons why I’d still love to buy these FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

It's tempting to buy risky stocks as the stock market rally continues, but Manika Premsingh believes these safe FTSE 100…

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Shares to buy in 2021: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for great returns now

| Manika Premsingh

Updates for these three FTSE 100 shares have been upbeat, making it a great start for 2021.  

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Lloyds Bank and Cineworld shares: Here’s what I’m doing about them now

| Manika Premsingh

While both Lloyds Bank and Cineworld have suffered because of the corona-crisis, they also have hope ahead of them. Are…

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This is how much I would’ve made from my first 5 FTSE 100 stock ideas here

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Manika Premsingh has been writing for The Motley Fool for two years now. Here's how her first five FTSE 100…

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Post-Brexit investing: 4 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

With the Brexit deal done and dusted, there will be FTSE 100 gainers from the new-found stability. Here are four…

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10 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in 2021 for BIG gains

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 rally will benefit some stocks disproportionately. Here are 10 of them that could result in big capital…

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Cheap UK shares: 3 questions I’d ask to choose stocks with the highest returns

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares are tempting, but they aren’t always good investments. Manika Premsingh would ask these three questions to assess…

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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 for big returns

| Manika Premsingh

There are at least 10 big drivers and four big themes for stock markets in 2021. They can tell me…

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Stock market uncertainty’s the ‘new normal’. Here’s how I’m investing in FTSE 100 shares now

| Manika Premsingh

While it’s harder than usual to invest during uncertain times, there are at least three kinds of FTSE 100 stocks…

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Stock market crash: will there be another one before 2020 ends?

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash can happen again as risks to the UK economy start rising. But Manika Premsingh thinks there…

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Is the worst over for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has started inching up after an awful year, but there are still risks. Here are three…

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3 FTSE 100 investing strategies I’d use now to ensure great returns

| Manika Premsingh

Investing differently in FTSE 100 stocks in 2021 can ensure great returns on our investment portfolios despite the 'new normal'…

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5 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today for a long-term passive income

| Manika Premsingh

At a time of uncertain dividends, these five FTSE 100 stocks can assure continued passive income, especially at a time…

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3 promising UK shares I’d buy and hold until 2025

| Manika Premsingh

When thinking ahead, Manika Premsingh likes UK shares that are part of growing industries that are poised for great growth…

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Can the AstraZeneca share price touch £100? 

| Manika Premsingh

The AstraZeneca share price has had a standout 2020. But is the best behind it or is there more to…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 10% today. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock is gaining ground in today’s trading, but is the worst really over for it or is…

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Why these 5 FTSE 100 shares are on my 2021 income investing watchlist

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends have started returning and more payouts can be expected next year. Here are five FTSE 100 stocks that income…

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3 reasons I’d buy Ocado after its share price crash

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks the Ocado share price crash this week is a buying opportunity in a fast growing stock, not…

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The Lloyds share price could cross 50p now, if this happens. And what I’d do next

| Manika Premsingh

The LLOY share price is set to cross 50p if positive macro developments continue to add up. Here’s the one…

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The IAG and easyJet share prices are flying. Should I buy these airline shares now?

| Manika Premsingh

IAG and EZJ are among the biggest gainers today. But is optimism about the future enough to undo the damage…

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3 reasons I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock even as it touches all-time highs

| Manika Premsingh

In brief, I think the best is yet to come for Ashtead. The global economy’s on the mend and this…

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Can the FTSE 100 index push past 7,000 by the end of 2020?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index could close above 6,600 anytime now. Can it go even further to 7,000, or are there…

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Stock market crash: Why the FTSE 100 index could fall to 5,000 now

| Manika Premsingh

With a no-deal Brexit more likely than ever before, Manika Premsingh thinks we should brace for a stock market crash…

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Why I think this is a great time to buy these falling FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are falling fast today on rising speculation of a no-deal Brexit. Manika Premsingh looks into whether…

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Goldman Sachs is bullish on the UK. I’d buy these 3 UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

UK shares can rally even more, going by predictions from Goldman Sachs. Manika Premsingh sees at least three shares rising…

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10 UK shares I’d buy to double my money by 2025

| Manika Premsingh

With stock market recovery underway, UK shares are more likely to double investor money by 2025 if not earlier. Here…

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The Cineworld share price doubled in November. Can it go higher?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has risen fast as the Covid-19 vaccine comes through. But with all its financial problems, is…

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Can the Lloyds Bank share price go back up to 50p?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has seen impressive gains in November. Can investors hope for it to rise higher than…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to Brexit-proof my portfolio

| Manika Premsingh

Brexit is almost here, and FTSE 100 uncertainty could follow. But this Fool would protect her investment portfolio from the…

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JD Sports Fashion is the fastest FTSE 100 riser today. Would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

JD Sports Fashion bounced back quickly from the stock market crash earlier this year and is growing still. Is there…

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3 reasons I’d start investing in FTSE 100 shares today

| Manika Premsingh

With the FTSE 100 index on a roll, it can be intimidating to buy shares now. But now is as…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for a 5%+ dividend yield 

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks’ dividend yields have fallen this year as performance falters. But these three shares are still going strong,…

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This is 1 FTSE 100 bargain buy I wouldn’t want to miss

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share has given spectacular returns in the last two years, as well as dividends, and holds promise…

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Why the Indivior share price crashed 30% today. And what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 250 stock Indivior fell dramatically today after its former parent company Reckitt Benckiser slapped a claim on it. What…

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Dividend forecasts 2021: 3 UK shares I think promise high future yields

| Manika Premsingh

These stocks’ dividends can be promising as the global macroeconomic scenario eases in 2021. Much depends on the regulator though.

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3 FTSE 250 property stocks I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 250 property stocks are thriving as the stock market rallies and their prospects improve.

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