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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 think Barclays is a risky bet at best, even at its current low price

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that given Barclays plc's (LON: BARC) past performance, it remains a risky bet for the cautious investor,…

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Vodafone hit new lows. But I would consider FTSE100 alternatives

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that there are better alternatives to Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) despite its low price, like the…

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Burberry’s share price has crashed. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes Burberry Group plc’s (LON:BRBY) share price decline is a good reason to consider buying it, given its…

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Sirius Minerals’ share price has crashed this week. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh is convinced that the Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price drop is an opportune time for the…

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Centrica’s not a write-off. Here’s why I think so.

| Manika Premsingh

Utility provider Centrica plc’s (LON: CNA) share price has been in freefall lately on a pessimistic outlook for 2019. But…

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Is the Reckitt Benckiser share price finally low enough to make the stock a bargain for me?

| Manika Premsingh

I think there’s a strong case to buy shares of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON: RB) with good growth prospects,…

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

| Manika Premsingh

I believe Associated British Foods plc (LON: ABF) is a share worth buying given its diversified business lines, geographical operations…

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Why I would invest £2k in these two FTSE 100 shares today

| Manika Premsingh

I believe shares of big financial services companies like Prudential plc (LON: PRU) and Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY)…

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Why I believe the National Grid share price is far too cheap

| Manika Premsingh

I believe National Grid plc’s (LON: NG) recent price slump on re-nationalisation concerns is a good opportunity to invest in…

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Why I think HSBC is a good FTSE 100 share to buy

| Manika Premsingh

I see HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) as a quality financial services company, with a relatively affordable price.

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I reckon that the Tesco share is a better buy than J Sainsbury today

| Manika Premsingh

I think Tesco plc’s (LON: TSCO) shares are a better buy than J Sainsbury plc’s (LON: SBRY) right now as…

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I would buy this FTSE 250 share rather than NEXT any day

| Manika Premsingh

Among consumer-focused companies, I think Cineworld Group plc (LON: CINE) makes for a far better investment right now than retail…

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I wouldn’t miss out on investing in this US-focused FTSE 100 company

| Manika Premsingh

CRH plc (LON: CRH) is a geographically diversified FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) construction firm, a good hedge for UK investors…

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I’d buy Imperial Brands’ shares today, despite its challenges

| Manika Premsingh

I think tobacco giant Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) is a worthwhile investment with steady financials as it acts as…

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Why I’d invest £1,000 in BT shares today

| Manika Premsingh

Communications major BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) looks like a buy for Manika Premsingh as it starts riding out of…

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Why I’m convinced this FTSE 100 stock can help to make you rich

| Manika Premsingh

Financially healthy and highly diversified, Mondi plc (LON: MNDI) is one company I like as a long-term investment.

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Even with a run up in price, I would buy this FTSE 100 stock

| Manika Premsingh

RELX plc’s (LON: REL) latest results only add to my view that the company’s shares are a must-have in a…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I’d buy the FTSE 100’s Glencore today

| Manika Premsingh

I think Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) is well positioned to shift gears towards cleaner business in the years ahead.

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I’d buy British American Tobacco today, despite its current difficulties

| Manika Premsingh

British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) faces an uncertain long-term future, but it will still be standing on solid ground…

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I believe this beaten down FTSE 250 stock is due for a comeback

| Manika Premsingh

Superdry plc (LON: SDRY) has had a particularly poor run at the equity markets in the past months and is…

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This is 1 FTSE 250 stock I would buy immediately

| Manika Premsingh

Retailer JD Sports Fashion plc (LON: JD) is a growing company with good prospects and is currently trading at a…

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3 reasons I’m convinced GlaxoSmithKline is a great buy

| Manika Premsingh

GlaxoSmithKline plc’s (LON:GSK) rising revenues, merger announcement with Pfizer and recent softening in share price make it a worthwhile purchase…

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Royal Dutch Shell is a FTSE 100 stock I would buy today

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Dutch Shell plc class B (LON: RDSB) foray into clean energy while maintaining its financial strength should stand…

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3 reasons I would buy rising FTSE 100 stock Ashtead today

| Manika Premsingh

Ashtead Group plc (LON: AHT) is a financially healthy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company with a large international revenue base,…

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4 reasons I’d buy shares of FTSE 100 company Rio Tinto today

| Manika Premsingh

Despite some reasons for caution with mining major Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), I think it remains a great buy…

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I would buy this quality FTSE 100 share right away while its price is still low

| Manika Premsingh

Shares of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LON: SKG) have fallen in December. I think it's…

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I bet shares of this FTSE 250 stock are worth investing in and holding on to

| Manika Premsingh

Domino’s Pizza Group plc (LON: DOM) is a growing FTSE 250 stock (INDEXFTSE:MCX), which I think is worth buying on…

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I believe this FTSE 250 stock is a good bet right now, despite its current mess

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) star, Ted Baker plc’s (LON: TED) shares have nose-dived but with its CEO having most to lose…

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With a decline in the Anglo American share price, I recommend this FTSE 100 stock as an immediate buy!

| Manika Premsingh

Even though Anglo American plc (LON: AAL) has outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past year, it is available at…

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Why I believe the Randgold share price is ready for take-off!

| Manika Premsingh

There is no reason not to buy gold minder Randgold Resources Limited (LON: RRS), when its price is down!

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Why I believe a sharp price dip makes this FTSE 100 share attractive!

| Manika Premsingh

A dip in The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE)’s share price due to vacuum in its leadership is a great time…

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Why I see the Unilever share price fall as a great opportunity to buy!

| Manika Premsingh

With the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) still in red and its own locational uncertainty resolved, Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) looks to me…

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Why I think Burberry is a worthy share for the long-term investor

| Manika Premsingh

Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) faces short-term headwinds, but investors should ride out the turbulence.

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