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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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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 to double my money

| Manika Premsingh

Pandemic-hit UK shares will see better times ahead as vaccines become available. Manika Premsingh is looking at 10 she thinks…

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The Cineworld share price is up 20% today! Would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price rose today as the company sorted out its liquidity issues, but it’s a good investment only…

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AstraZeneca share price: 4 reasons I’d buy after its Covid-19 vaccine results

| Manika Premsingh

The AstraZeneca share price is down after it announced its Covid-19 vaccine results, but it’s unlikely to be affected much…

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Warren Buffett is selling gold. Should I do the same?

| Manika Premsingh

Warren Buffett’s sale of the Barrick Gold stake may be instructive on how to invest in the yellow metal now. 

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with £5,000 in another stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

Another stock market crash would be the best opportunity to buy FTSE 100 shares that have run up fast in…

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easyJet share price: would I buy this cheap UK share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price has gained much lost ground recently as the Covid-19 vaccine hopes fuelled a stock market rally.…

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Can the Lloyds Bank share price stay above 30p? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has rebounded in the past week, but is the increase sustainable? More importantly, can it…

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The FTSE 100 index hits a 5-month high! Can I still buy cheap UK shares?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is rising. As good as this is, the next big question is if there are still…

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The Cineworld share price is up 80% in a week. Is it still my contrarian pick?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has risen on high hopes from the Covid-19 vaccine. But have they risen too much already…

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The UK economy just grew by a huge 15.5%. Which FTSE 100 stocks should I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is on a roll, and the latest GDP report shows double-digit growth. Is this the time…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today to earn steady dividends

| Manika Premsingh

Now that there’s more optimism in the air, dividend income can once again be dependable. This FTSE 100 stock, however,…

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Best investments for 2020: 5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in the stock market boom

| Manika Premsingh

Some of the best investments for 2020 can still be made even with the stock market boom underway. Here are…

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These FTSE 100 shares’ prices have seen double-digit rises in 2 weeks. I’d buy them now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks are on a roll as equity markets rally on Biden bounce and vaccine discovery. But there are…

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The FTSE 100 is on a roll. Here’s how I’d invest my first £500 now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100’s recent gains are enough to tempt investors to make their first stock purchases. Luckily, there are plenty…

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Stock market rally: Biden win lifts the FTSE 100 to 3-month high. I’d buy these stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 got a double boost today from Biden's win and Pfizer's vaccine success. These stocks can win big now…

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The Cineworld share price is down 85% this year! Here’s why it’s my contrarian pick

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price can start improving in the near future despite continued risks, making a fortune for investors.  

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FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy after the US election results

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100’s sideways movement is underwhelming but not unsurprising as the US election results remain uncertain. However, there are some…

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Forget the stock market crash! The economy’s back and I’m buying these UK shares

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash doesn’t have to be bad for all shares. With the economy expected to improve in 2021,…

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The Flutter Entertainment share price has doubled since the stock market crash. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Flutter Entertainment share price is on the rise, there are risks to it as well. Here’s how the stock…

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Cheap UK shares: BT and Royal Dutch Shell are big gainers today. Would I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares like BT and Royal Dutch Shell posted gains after their earnings releases. Can they sustain their share…

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 falls to a 6-month low. I’d buy these UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash times are back again, as the FTSE 100 falls fast. But past investing lessons can help…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has plunged 62%! Would I buy this FTSE 100 share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed today. Is it now low enough to make this cheap UK share a good…

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The HSBC share price is rising fast. But I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has risen sharply following its earnings update. But risks remain. There are more stable growth/income stocks…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy in November

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 is moving sideways these days. But that's an opportunity to buy cheap UK shares that can rally in…

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FTSE 100 investing: 5 shares I’d avoid buying today

| Manika Premsingh

While some FTSE 100 stocks have performed well even in the current times, there are others that are lagging behind.…

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Stock market crash: 5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash may be behind us, but the FTSE 100 index is close to those levels again. There…

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Tullow Oil share price: How I’d invest after its 30% increase today

| Manika Premsingh

The Tullow Oil share price is up on positive developments at the company. But are they enough to improve the…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is up 11% in a day! Would I buy the FTSE 100 stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price rose sharply on its fund-raising plans. But, can it continue to rise? Or are there alternative…

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Brexit, US-China trade war, and US elections: 3 big things that will impact the FTSE 100. Here’s how I’d invest

| Manika Premsingh

There are big policy changes ahead for FTSE 100 investors. But there are great stocks to buy with them in…

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Best investments for 2020: I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares for great returns 

| Manika Premsingh

The best investments for 2020 are stocks that haven’t just bounced back from the stock market crash but also have…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has been rising, but its future is uncertain and there are better alternatives to consider. Here…

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FTSE 250 investing: Why I’d buy Domino’s Pizza Group’s shares now  

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock’s price is near all-time highs now, and going by its recent performance, it could continue to…

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Recession, oil, gold, and interest rates: 4 macro drivers on my mind when investing now

| Manika Premsingh

Macro drivers like the recession have impacted individual stocks in 2020. With the trend set to continue, here's how to…

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Forget the Tesco share price! I’d buy this high-growth FTSE 100 share instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has fluctuated on its latest results, indicating investor indecision about the stock. Here’s an alternative investment.

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US elections: I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock if Biden wins

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index stock that stands most to gain by a potential Democrats' win in the US elections is…

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This is 2020’s best performing gold stock. Is it too late to buy it now? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

Gold miners have benefited from the rise in gold price this year. But can investors still buy their shares or…

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Forget Tesla! These are the FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to get in on the growing electric vehicle trend

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 companies that support the electric vehicle industry could be big winners in the next decade as consumers move…

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This is the best-performing UK share from the coronavirus crisis. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares in 2020 have been ones instrumental in dealing with the pandemic. Does that make them good…

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Lloyds share price: Is the worst over for the FTSE 100 share? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has had an awful September. But with new developments underway, could the worst be over for…

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FTSE 100 investing: I think these 3 macro-trends will drive a stock market rally in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has had a washout 2020, but 2021 could turn out to be much better. Here are…

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