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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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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock after its Sirius Minerals bid 

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Anglo American is diversifying and pivoting and that puts it on my radar.

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Forget the Cash ISA! I’d invest my first £500 in these FTSE 100 stocks instead 

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Who says the investor can’t have it all? 

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Sirius Minerals may be acquired. Here’s what I’d do now

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It's not over 'til its over.

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Forget gold! I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in 2020 for a passive income 

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Not only will they earn me a high income, they are safe too 

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I’d get a 6% yield, but not with a Cash ISA or this FTSE 100 stock! 

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In a weak economy, I look towards the consistently dependable.

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Why I’d prefer the Tesco share price over Marks & Spencer in 2020

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It’s cheaper, but I think there’s more to consider here

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Forget Cash ISAs and the Lloyds Bank share price! I’d invest in this high dividend FTSE 100 stock 

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I like it for its stability and high income compared to other FTSE 100 companies.

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I’m investing £500 in this high-dividend-yielding FTSE 100 stock in 2020  

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The yield may just keep rising, but are its signs of progress enough to make it a buy? 

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I’d invest £500 in this high dividend yielding stock in 2020 

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It has its problems, but there are upsides too.

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Why I’m buying Sirius Minerals even after its share price rose 57% 

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There's a new new twist in this long-running tale.

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My biggest investing lessons for 2020 

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I'm looking back at what 2019 taught me.

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This winning FTSE 100 share is my buy for 2020

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It even managed to break into the FTSE 100 this year.

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I’d invest my first £500 in this high dividend yielding FTSE 100 stock today 

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I’m not just talking about the dividends here.

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The Tullow Oil share price fell 70%. Here’s what I’d do now 

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Patience pays in investing, but will it pay off in this case?

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Why I’m convinced the Sirius Minerals share price can turnaround in 2020 

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I think an abandoned funding option just opened up again!

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How I’d invest in 2020 to retire early 

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I'd say high-quality and consistent growth is key in stock selection.

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Here’s how much investing in Unilever 5 years ago would have yielded today

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I reckon it will repeat its performance.

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Forget the Sirius Minerals share price! I’m buying this FTSE 100 share instead 

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Its long-term prospects look good.

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Why I’m buying FTSE 100 utility stocks after the election results 

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Their future is looking more certain.

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Why I prefer this FTSE 100 stock over Lloyds Bank today 

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It’s about relative value.

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What I’d do with Ted Baker after its share price fell 76% in a year

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Would I sell and run or would I stick it out?

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Why gold is my bet against a 2020 stock market crash

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But the question is, in what form should I buy it?

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d invest

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Saving for retirement isn't all that hard.

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for its high dividend yield

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The BATS performance is fine too, but the share price is muted.

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Why I’m buying Sirius Minerals after its share price fell 50% this year

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The future direction of this mining project is becoming clearer.

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Why Sirius Minerals’ 17% share price rise makes me optimistic

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I see these developments as most promising.

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Why I’m watching these FTSE 100 mining giants’ share prices closely

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It's all about the returns on capital.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 share even after it has risen 50%

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The future looks good, despite the macro-economic challenges.

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How I’d survive a 2020 recession with Warren Buffett’s investing tips

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He’s invested most in financials, IT, and consumer staples.

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Why I believe Burberry will outperform in 2020

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I like its preparedness for a potentially uncertain future.

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Forget the Lloyds bank share price! I’d invest in this FTSE 100 banking giant instead

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There are better banking performers in the FTSE 100 universe than Lloyds, I believe.

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Have £2,000 to invest? Here are 2 shares I’d buy for 2020

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I think these two FTSE 100 shares can hold any investor in good stead in 2020 and beyond.

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Why even 625% returns don’t convince me to invest in this FTSE 100 share

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Manika Premsingh points out the risk factors for this investment.

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What I’d do with the FTSE 100 Johnson Matthey share price after its 10% fall

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The JMAT share price fell sharply after its results announcement. But are things really that bad?

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Why I’m watching the Centrica share price closely now

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Centrica’s share price is rising finally, but is it reason to buy?

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Why I’m buying Sirius Minerals shares after its 20% price rise

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Manika Premsingh believes risks to Sirius Minerals may have just fallen on new developments.

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Here’s what I’d do with this FTSE 100 share after its 9% fall

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Is a sharp decline in the Aviva (LSE: AV) share price a reason to invest in it now?

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I’d buy this steep FTSE 100 share price rise

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This FTSE100 share is back in investor favour and it’s backed by fundamentals.

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I’m not spooked by Labour’s plans for FTSE100 utilities. Here’s why

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Labour’s nationalisation plans are a long way from materialising

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Here’s why I’d invest in Royal Mail share price after its 7% rise

| Manika Premsingh

Royal Mail share price has taken a beating the last year, but it could turn around now.

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