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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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Stock market crash: I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock for long-term passive income 

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Dividend stocks have fallen in number, and dividend amounts have fallen too. But some FTSE 100 stocks are still available…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy today to double my money

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares are becoming fewer by the day as stock markets pick up. But there are still some to…

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Stock market crash: Shares of TUI, IAG, easyJet, and Carnival are falling fast. Here’s how I’m investing £1,000 now 

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The stock market crash maybe haunting investors, as gold prices run up while the FTSE 100 falls. Should I invest…

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FTSE 250: I’d put £1,000 in these 2 bargain buys now for my ISA

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has made smart gains since the stock market crash, but there are still bargain buys to…

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Best UK shares: I’d buy these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks for a passive income now

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares to buy now are inexpensive FTSE 100 stocks offering dividends, even after the stock market recovery.…

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Stock market crash: I’d invest £1,000 in these 3 recession-proof FTSE 100 stocks for my ISA today

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks that can hold investors in good stead even in recessions aren’t always easy to spot, but they…

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Recession investing: I reckon this FTSE 100 stock is a great bargain buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Bargain buys are becoming rarer among FTSE 100 stocks as the index makes gains. But this is one to consider…

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Stock market crash: I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares like this now

| Manika Premsingh

Investing £5,000 in FTSE 100 stocks right now is a good idea. The index is making gains and dividends are…

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Stock market crash: 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d invest £1,000 in now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 shares have made gains as investor confidence has returned to the stock markets. But I think these two…

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The easyJet share price is plunging! Here’s what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

The EZJ share price has plunged in the past weeks as investors’ confidence in aviation continues to take a hit.…

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Fund manager says gold price can double. Here’s how I’d invest

| Manika Premsingh

One fund manager sees more upside to the gold price in the recession. But how should I buy the yellow…

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Better buy for UK investors: Citigroup v Lloyds Bank stock

| Manika Premsingh

Both the Citibank and Lloyds Bank stock have taken a beating since the stock market crash. But one of them…

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Recession investing: I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares to buy are in sectors that are fast recovering from the economic collapse seen because of…

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National Grid share price: Why I’d buy it for a passive income today

| Manika Premsingh

The National Grid share price is falling on genuine concerns about its future. But I think it’s still a great…

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3 reasons why this underdog FTSE stock is on my investing radar

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE stock’s share price has started rising, as it’s starting a new chapter. It’s not out of the woods,…

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Boohoo share price: Here’s what I’m doing after it plunged (Hint: It’s not what you think)

| Manika Premsingh

The boohoo share price saw a dramatic drop this week on disappointing news about working conditions. Is the worst over…

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The Eurasia Mining share price has more than doubled. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Eurasia Mining share price is skyrocketing, even as other stocks languish. Is it a good buy now or is…

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Best UK shares: 3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before they rally

| Manika Premsingh

Some of the stocks left behind by the FTSE 100 rally can be the best UK shares to buy now.…

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The Lloyds Bank share price may react big to this news. Here’s what I think it means for investors

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price can be impacted significantly by developments in the group. Investors would be advised to look…

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The Carnival share price has plunged! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Carnival share price had a far bigger fall than the FTSE 100 index over the month. Is the price…

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Best UK shares: I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks after the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares to buy now are those that are still down and out. But over time, they are…

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Stock market crash 2.0: I’m definitely buying these 2 FTSE 100 shares if it happens!

| Manika Premsingh

If the stock market crashes again, there are plenty of FTSE 100 stocks that will be bargain buys again. Here…

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Best UK share: I think it’s a rare opportunity to buy this FTSE 100 stock at a low price

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks this is one of the best UK shares to buy after the stock market crash, because of…

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The stock market crash hit this FTSE 100 stock hard. Should I consider investing £1,000 in it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash hit this stock hard, but it bounced back fast. Is it just benefiting from a relief…

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Stock market crash redux: Take the money and run? Here’s why I wouldn’t

| Manika Premsingh

As speculation of another stock market crash rises, it can be tempting to take the money and run. But it’s…

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Tesco share price: Is it likely to rise enough to be a good buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has been resilient through the stock market crash. But is it a good enough growth investment…

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Forget the Lloyds Bank share price! Here’s why I think the HSBC share price is a better bargain 

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has picked up in the past few days, but the HSBC share price hasn't. Yet…

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The easyJet share price is up 43%! Would I still buy the stock?

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is on a tear as lockdowns ease, it resumes operations, and investor sentiment improves. But is…

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Stock market crash: Here’s why I’d invest in UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

UK shares are making gains as the FTSE 100 index rises. This is the ideal time to invest because of…

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Stock market crash: This FTSE 100 stock represents the future and I think it’s a good bargain buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash has hit this FTSE 100 stock hard. But it's a market leader in a promising industry.…

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Investing your first £500? I think this share makes a great bargain buy as the FTSE 100 falls

| Manika Premsingh

I'd recommend investing your first £500 in promising FTSE 100 stocks, while being careful to steer clear of those in…

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The Just Eat Takeaway share price has plunged! Here’s what I’d do about the FTSE 100 stock now

| Manika Premsingh

The Just Eat Takeaway share price has plunged on news that it’s acquiring GrubHub. But is that necessarily a long-term…

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The UK economy has crashed! I think it’s time to make smart FTSE 100 investments now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is losing momentum, and the UK economy’s crash is only making things worse. But the smart…

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The Royal Mail share price is rising fast. Is it a bargain buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price has been on an upswing over the past month. But can this recovery be sustained,…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is up 14% in June. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price is on the upswing. But the big question is whether it's among the best buys…

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Here’s why a stock market crash could happen again! And this is what I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

Another stock market crash is possible in 2020 and for more than one reason. But I think, like the first…

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FTSE 100 rally: Here’s why I think easyJet and IAG are still bargain buys

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 rally is lifting share prices. But I want to know if EZJ and IAG hold long-term investor…

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Both the Carnival share price and the TUI share price are on a tear! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Carnival share price and the TUI share price have shown impressive increases in the past weeks. But are they…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is rising fast! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has started inching up once again. But is it being carried forward by momentum or…

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Have £10,000 to invest? I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks to double my money

| Manika Premsingh

With £10,000 to invest, I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks whose past performances give me peace of mind and potential fills…

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