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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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FTSE 100 is at a 2-month high! Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 now

| Manika Premsingh

I’d invest £10,000 now in these FTSE 100 shares, which offer great scope for capital appreciation, despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. 

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The easyJet share price is up 50%. Here’s why I still think it can be a bargain buy

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is back on its way up as fortunes start turning back in its favour. Can investors…

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The AstraZeneca share price is among the most expensive FTSE 100 stocks. Here’s why I’d still buy it

| Manika Premsingh

The AstraZeneca share price has seen meteoric growth over time, making it among the most expensive FTSE 100 stocks. Here’s…

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Forget gold! Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in the stock market crash now

| Manika Premsingh

Gold may seem like a safe place to invest £1,000 right now, but I think that FTSE 100 shares can…

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This is why I think the BT share price is a bargain buy in the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has been struggling for the past few years. But can the telecom biggie reward investors in…

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This FTSE 100 share’s price has crashed. Here’s why I think it’s a bargain buy in this recession

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share’s price dropped when it released its latest results. But there's still much going for it. Here’s…

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The Royal Mail share price has hit a 3-month high. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price saw an upswing on management changes. But will it prove to be a fruitful buy…

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The Lloyds Bank share price has crashed, but I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 stock

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has fallen to sub-30p levels. But I’d rather consider other FTSE 100 stock that look…

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Forget Cash ISAs and dividend income! I’d invest £1,000 in these cheap FTSE 100 shares now

| Manika Premsingh

Cash ISAs are tempting right now when investing in cheap FTSE 100 shares can seem risky. But some cheap shares…

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Stock market crash: Here comes the recession. I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares like this now

| Manika Premsingh

The UK’s economy is sinking and the stock market crash may not be over yet. I still have plenty of…

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Forget the Lloyds Bank share price! I’d buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock at a bargain price instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price might be attractive, but I’d consider other FTSE 100 stocks with similar traits to the…

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Stock market crash: These FTSE 100 stocks have given great returns since the 2008 financial crisis. I’d buy them now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash might take its toll on most shares' prices, but these FTSE 100 stocks have thrived since…

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The easyJet share price is down 48%. Here’s why I think it’s a bargain buy (or not)

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price has struggled in 2020 so far. Investing in it isn't risk-free, but I think there’s much…

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Stock market crash: These FTSE 100 companies have seen the Great Depression. I’d buy their shares today

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash may have its casualties, but these FTSE 100 companies are unlikely to be among them. I'd…

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Stock market crash: I believe this FTSE 100 share is a bargain buy now 

| Manika Premsingh

With the FTSE 100 index on shaky grounds, the stock market crash doesn't look like its over. But there are…

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Have £1,000 to invest? This is how I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 has made gains in the past weeks, but Manika Premsingh doesn't think all stocks make equally good…

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The Lloyds Bank share price stays above 30p despite poor results. Here’s why I’d buy now (or not)

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank’s financial results are poor, but its share price remains relatively high. Is that enough reason to buy it…

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FTSE 100 crosses 6k. Here’s what I’m buying in the stock market rebound

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 has rebounded in April, underlining the buying opportunity in a stock market crash. Here's one stock to…

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Why I like BP’s double-digit dividend yield despite the stock market crash and negative oil prices

| Manika Premsingh

BP maintains dividends while other FTSE 100 companies rush to slash them. Should I buy its shares for dividend income…

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Covid-19 drug maker’s share price triples! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

Pharmaceutical companies like this one are bringing in Covid-19 cures. But is that enough reason to invest in them?

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FTSE 100 dividends slashed! Here’s how I’m buying for a passive income in the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 defensives still offer opportunities for dividend incomes, though not all of them are equally rewarding.

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 is up 17% from its lowest. Here’s how I’m investing now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100's in better health since the the stock market crash's start, but don't let these developments cloud your…

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This FTSE 100 share is down 40% in 2020! Here’s why I’m buying it in this stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash has impacted some FTSE 100 shares more than others, leaving room for lucrative investment opportunities.

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The FTSE 250 is up 20%. This is 1 stock I’m buying now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 has been gaining ground, but this stock has risen even more. Yet I think it still has…

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This dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share has crashed 65% in 2020. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share’s price has fallen sharply in the year so far, making it among the cheapest available. But…

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Stock Market Crash: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’m buying at a bargain

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash is a rare opportunity to buy high-quality FTSE 100 stocks at a bargain that we might…

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The BP share price has crashed! Here’s why I’d buy it now

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price may have fallen sharply, but I think there’s still much value in the stock that makes…

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The Lloyds Bank share price continues to crash! Is it a bargain buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price is still weakening. Is it a good bargain stock for the long-term investor or is…

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d invest my first £500 in FTSE 100 stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash is underway, but there are investment opportunities to be found as well. I'm buying these FTSE 100…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 60%. Should I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Carnival, the FTSE 100 leisure travel provider, has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Is there hope for it…

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The FTSE 100 is up 17%. Here’s how I’m investing in this phase of the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

Past stock market crashes indicate how long the window of opportunity to invest in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks really…

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BT has a high dividend yield of 12.6%. Can it be sustained?

| Manika Premsingh

BT’s a good income investment with a double-digit dividend yield. But with FTSE 100 companies cutting dividends, can BT be…

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The easyJet share price has fallen 60%. I’d consider buying it now

| Manika Premsingh

easyJet has been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. But I think the case for considering investing in the FTSE…

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Forget buy-to-let property and a Cash ISA! I’m investing in this FTSE 100 stock now

| Manika Premsingh

Buy to let and Cash ISAs may turn out to be unrewarding investments right now. But this FTSE 100 stock…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is at its lowest since 2012! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has crashed even more this week. Should I consider buying this FTSE 100 stock now…

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Forget high dividend yields! Here’s how I’m buying FTSE 100 stocks in the market crash

| Manika Premsingh

Income investing is on shaky ground as FTSE 100 companies cut dividends. But there are other investing styles to explore.

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The stock market has crashed. Should I buy FTSE 100 stocks now?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100's sharp fall can make it a scary time to invest, but buying carefully in the stock market crash…

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Should I start investing in FTSE 100 stocks now?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 may have crashed, but no crash lasts forever, as unbelievable as that sounds right now.

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid in this stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

While some FTSE 100 stocks are being hit by the Covid-19 driven market crash, yet others are making progress. I'd…

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This FTSE 100 company has suspended dividends. Here’s why I’m still buying it

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share’s price fell after it suspended dividends. But dividends are just one of the reasons to buy…

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