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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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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

While some FTSE 100 stocks have run up quite a bit since the stock market crash, others are still quite…

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Forget the Boohoo share price! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Boohoo share price is tempting even though it comes with risks. Here’s an alternative to consider instead.

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The Rolls-Royce share price has tanked. Would I buy this cheap UK share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen sharply as it continues to suffer in the slowdown. Is it a good time…

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Shares to buy: I think this FTSE 100 stock will be a winner in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has struggled in 2020 so far. But the good news is that its key markets are…

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Recession Investing: can Rishi Sunak’s jobs support scheme help avoid another stock market crash? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

Recession and stock market crash fears are looming large right now, as the global situation remains uncertain. Can the chancellor’s…

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Cheap UK shares: how I’d invest in FTSE 100 stocks Barratt Developments, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 property stocks are facing difficult times with the weak economy and investigations for poor selling practices. Are they…

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3 reasons why I believe another stock market crash could happen soon. And here’s how I’d invest now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index may be headed for another stock market crash before 2020 ends. It will be an investing…

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HSBC share price crashes to multi-decade lows. Here’s what I think happens next

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has taken a beating recently, adding to the bank’s woes. Is it a bargain buy or…

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Shares to buy: Why these 3 UK shares are on my investing radar now

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares to buy are available even today, as many businesses face an uncertain future. But which ones should be…

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The FTSE 100 falls below 6,000. I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is on shaky ground as coronavirus cases rise. But savvy investors can still make winning stock…

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Tempted by cheap UK shares? 3 questions I’d ask before buying them 

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares are tempting, but it’s essential to ask a few questions investors should ask before buying them. Here…

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Gold price to rise higher. Here’s what I’m doing about Greatland Gold and Highland Gold Mining shares today  

| Manika Premsingh

The gold price has more upside according to investing pros. But does that put a ‘buy’ on Greatland Gold and…

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Stock market crash: Anglo American, Rio Tinto, Glencore, and BHP share prices are rising. Here’s how I’d invest in these FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 miners are seeing a run-up in share prices, but the key question for investors is whether this is…

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The Ocado share price rose 11% in a day – 3 reasons I think it’s still a great buy

| Manika Premsingh

The Ocado share price rose sharply yesterday, following its trading statement. Is it still a good time to buy the…

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Forget the stock market crash! I think this is the next big shift for FTSE 100 investors 

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price has risen in the past days, but can the trend be sustained considering that there are…

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Stock market crash: Why I’d buy this FTSE 250 contrarian stock now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has weakened in the past days, but there are still investing gems to be unearthed, particularly…

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Brexit investing: I think these are the 5 best UK shares to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Best UK shares to buy post-Brexit depend crucially on how the UK will perform. There are choices available for both…

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The Royal Mail share price rises 31% to a 1-year high! Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price has seen a sharp upturn recently on a somewhat positive update. But is this recovery…

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Lloyds Bank share price hits 1-year lows! Should I buy this FTSE 100 share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has fallen sharply as the bank hits fresh trouble. But can it bounce back to…

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 hits sub-6,000 levels. I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has dipped in September, but as the Motley Fool has been saying, this is the time…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 shares for 2021

| Manika Premsingh

Many FTSE 100 shares hold much potential for 2021 since they are seeing rising prices, have robust financial health, and…

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Recession investing: The V-shaped economic recovery’s here. I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Recession investing calls as much for taking calculated risk as buying safe stocks. Here are some of the potential gainers…

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Cheap UK shares: easyJet, IAG, Carnival, and TUI are gaining ground fast. Should I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares are tempting to buy as the economy recovers but they carry risk. Here's how I'd decide whether…

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Best UK shares: I’d double £1,000 by buying them after the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares to buy today are ones with good long-term prospects, especially in the current times when both…

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Stock market crash: What I’m doing about the falling Lloyds Bank, easyJet, and BT share prices 

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash has come and gone but some share's prices are still struggling. Here’s what I’m doing about…

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Now that Warren Buffett has effectively bought gold, here’s how I’m investing for the rest of 2020

| Manika Premsingh

Warren Buffett just bought shares in Barrick Gold, and reduced stakes in financials. I think there are investing lessons here…

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Stock market crash: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today to beat the recession

| Manika Premsingh

Some FTSE 100 stocks can still bring superior returns to investors even if the economy is in a recession. Here…

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Best UK shares: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d invest in today for safe, yet robust returns

| Manika Premsingh

The prices of some of the best UK shares have run up quite a bit, but their credentials are strong…

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The UK recession is official. Here how I’d invest in FTSE 100 stocks for my ISA now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks are unlikely to take a beating even though the UK's officially in a recession. On the contrary,…

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Dividend investing: How I’d select stocks to earn guaranteed passive income now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks’ dividends have dwindled and become unpredictable. But there are still stocks available to help investors build a…

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Cheap UK shares: 3 stocks I’m buying after the stock market crash to earn great returns

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK stocks are still available for the discerning investor today, even among FTSE 100 shares, which offer both growth…

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Stock market crash: The IHG, TUI, and Prudential results are due this week, and here’s why I’d buy them now (or not)

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash was a few months ago, but some stocks are still feeling its impact. Do they make…

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Stock market crash: How Nick Train and Terry Smith’s ideas are guiding my investments for the rest of 2020

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash notwithstanding, these fund managers’ picks can give investment ideas for investors considering FTSE 100 stocks.

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Fund manager wisdom: How I’d draw on Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and George Soros for my FTSE 100 investments now

| Manika Premsingh

Fund managers’ experience is one to draw upon in these choppy times for investing, even with their vastly different investing…

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 stocks easyJet, BT, and BP are soaring. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks hit upon hard times in the recent past. But the wind seems to be turning in…

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 has fallen 23% in 2020. I’d invest £5,000 in cheap UK shares like these now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash’s effect on the FTSE 100 index is still visible. But, it has also given opportunities to…

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Gold price hits record highs – 3 best UK shares I’d buy now to ride the wave

| Manika Premsingh

For investors convinced that the gold price run up has more steam left, there are multiple gold mining stocks to…

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FTSE 100 falls to two month low! Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in an ISA today

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 has tumbled again but there are still many constituent stocks worth investor consideration. Here are some of…

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Stock market crash: Best UK shares I’d buy for my ISA in August to make a million

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares meet three key criteria, which go a long way in ensuring that investors can achieve their…

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The Lloyds Bank share price has crashed below 30p! Here’s what I think comes next for it

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has plunged on poor financial results. But could this be the last chance to buy…

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