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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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This FTSE 100 share’s price fell 10%. Here’s what I’d do now.

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These two financials saw share prices move sharply in opposite directions. Which one would I buy?

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FTSE 100 Lloyds Bank share price is ripe for the picking I believe

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I think Lloyds Bank share price fall and its good future prospects make it a good buy.

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2 FTSE 100 shares Warren Buffett would approve of

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Warren Buffett’s wisdom makes stock picking easier for me when the FTSE 100 is moving sideways, like now.

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Why I’d invest in the Sirius Minerals share price at its new lows

| Manika Premsingh

Sirius Minerals' share price has dropped to new lows in the past few days, making it a worthwhile investment now,…

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This FTSE 100 share price spiked after a ‘Eureka Moment’. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share has outperformed the index in the past year, but its prospects just got brighter.

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Investing lessons from Warren Buffett’s UK buys

| Manika Premsingh

Warren Buffett’s investment in Northern Powergrid is a good indication of what investors can buy.

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A guide to Warren Buffett style investing for 2020

| Manika Premsingh

Looking for capital gains in 2020? Let Warren Buffett’s style be the guide.

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The AstraZeneca share price is rising fast. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca turned in a good set of results. Is it time to buy right now?

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Should I invest in Metro Bank shares or should I not

| Manika Premsingh

Metro Bank’s share price is up sharply, but is it a good time to invest in the challenger bank?

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share for 2020 after it fell 8% yesterday

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share’s price fall is a good time to invest in this otherwise stable company.

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Here’s what I’d do with the 14% increase in Lloyds Bank’s share price

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank’s share price rise asks for a closer look at its value as an investment.

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Here’s what I’d do with ITV’s 30% share price rise

| Manika Premsingh

It’s worth asking whether ITV’s share price rise makes it a good long-term investment.

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Two FTSE 100 Brexit-proof shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

High-performing, well-diversified shares like these are the name of the game to buck the Brexit trend.

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Forget the UKOG share price! Here’s what I’d buy instead for 2020

| Manika Premsingh

Lack of clarity on UKOG's progress makes it a less investment-friendly choice than companies with good track records.

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Can the RBS share price double your money?

| Manika Premsingh

RBS's share price has risen sharply, but is it a worthwhile investment for the long-term investor?

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Can the National Grid share price double your money?

| Manika Premsingh

National Grid is a good defensive play, that offers more than just capital appreciation.

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Can the IQE share price double your money?

| Manika Premsingh

IQE is underperforming right now, but its future looks better.

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EasyJet is set to beat its profit forecast. Should I buy its shares now?

| Manika Premsingh

easyJet expects higher-than-expected profits, but there’s room for caution.

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Sirius Minerals had a big fall. What should I do now?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes it’s better to hold on to Sirius Minerals shares than sell them in panic.

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3 points I’d consider before investing in Metro Bank today!

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes Metro Bank could be a worthy investment in the future.

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A FTSE 100 share I think Warren Buffett will approve of!

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Manika Premsingh believes that FTSE 100 share Auto Trader (LSE:AUTO) has a strong past and good prospects.

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FTSE 100 stock NEXT’s share price crashed. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes FTSE 100 retail giant NEXT is an investment well worth considering.

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Why the Aviva share price fell 11% in August

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Manika Premsingh believes there’s investor value in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share Aviva plc (LON: AV) despite the share…

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Why the Rolls Royce share price fell 11% in August

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Manika Premsingh believes FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) aerospace engineering giant Roll-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) might not have performed well…

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Why the Sirius Minerals share price fell 33% in August

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh says that despite the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) share Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) plunging last month, it…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares for 2020 based on Warren Buffett’s views

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares are ripe for the picking after their recent share…

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Geopolitics is impacting FTSE 100 share HSBC. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes Hong Kong protests and Brexit uncertainty aside, FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA)…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share while its price is still falling

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share Coca-Cola HBC looks like a promising buy to me, but Whitbread doesn’t look as good…

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I would invest £1,000 in this FTSE 100 share today

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Manika Premsingh believes FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share NEXT plc (LON: NXT) is a worthwhile buy after its latest trading…

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Why I think this FTSE 100 share is a buy for the long-term

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Manika Premsingh believes Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) is a buy as it forays deeper into alternatives for traditional tobacco…

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I believe this FTSE 100 share can hold investors in good stead

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Manika Premsingh believes shares of the water and sewerage utility company Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT) are a good investing…

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Why this FTSE 100 share is a buy for me

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Manika Premsingh thinks Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO) is one of the few disruptor shares in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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This is my top FTSE 100 buy for today

| Manika Premsingh

This Fool believes that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) property developer Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) is a good buy…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

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Manika Premsingh thinks FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) could see further…

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This FTSE 100 share’s price has risen sharply. Would I buy it now?

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Manika Premsingh thinks FTSE100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) listed Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) might be expensive, but it’s still a good…

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Shell or BP: which FTSE 100 share would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) oilies’ share prices have risen recently, but Manika Premsingh believes Royal Dutch Shell plc class B…

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Ted Baker or Premier Oil: which shares would I buy?

| Manika Premsingh

Both Ted Baker plc (LON: TED) and Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) make for potentially good long-term investments given their…

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Thomas Cook is making news. Will I invest in it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Thomas Cook Group plc's (LON: TCG) share price has started inching up, but I think Saga plc (LON: SAGA) is…

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Would I buy Marks and Spencer at its current low share price?

| Manika Premsingh

Marks and Spencer Group plc’s (LON: MKS) share price fell to multi-year lows recently, but that’s not enough incentive for…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I would put it in FTSE 100 stock Diageo

| Manika Premsingh

Diageo plc’s (LON: DGE) share price has run up quite a bit in the recent months, but I think there…

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