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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 cheap FTSE 250 stock with 11% dividend yield has crashed in the past year

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has seen its share price halve in the past year despite its double-digit dividend yield. What’s…

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This FTSE 100 stock would’ve tripled my money in 10 years. Can it happen again?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh holds this FTSE 100 stock in her portfolio already, but is now wondering if it is likely to…

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Royal Mail is a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock now. Is it a good buy for 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price has fallen 16% over the past month. After a spectacular 2021, will 2022 be a…

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Inflation soars to 5.5%. Here are 3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to beat it

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh’s returns from FTSE 100 investments could come under stress as inflation rises. But where there are challenges, there…

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With a dividend yield of 6.4%, is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock might have a strong dividend yield, but is that enough reason to buy it?

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I’ve changed my mind about Glencore stock. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Glencore stock is in news today after its robust results, but is that reason enough to buy the stock?

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1 FTSE 100 growth stock to buy and hold for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stocks has long been on Manika Premsingh’s investing wishlist, and now is the time when she is…

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The UK economy is back! Here are 3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew by 7.5% in 2021, bouncing back from the pandemic. Manika Premsingh believes these two FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 stock updates I am awaiting in February

| Manika Premsingh

Both FTSE 100 stocks have made big gains recently. But are these justified by their performance, or are they likely…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks that could increase dividends in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are expected to see the biggest increases in dividends in 2022. Are all of them worth…

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3 reasons a stock market crash could happen

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash might seem like a distant possibility when the FTSE 100 index is strong, but it always…

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3 reasons I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks with £10,000 now 

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index could continue to strengthen in 2022, making it a great time for Manika Premsingh to buy…

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3 ‘safe-haven’ FTSE 100 shares during high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

Rising inflation might be leaving us with fewer options for safe stocks, but these three FTSE 100 ones could do…

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The BT share price rose 15%+ in January. Will it keep rising in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has seen a smart rise in 2022 so far. But the real question for this long-challenged…

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3 reasons why I’d buy this penny stock in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has seen a spectacular share price fall in the recent months. But Manika Premsingh believes that only…

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Why are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks the biggest losers today?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have dominated the dividend game in the last year, so Manika Premsingh does not want to…

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How I’d build my investment portfolio with £500 a month

| Manika Premsingh

£500 a month might not sound like a whole lot to start building my investment portfolio with, but if done…

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European stock markets are set to outperform in 2022. Here’s what I’m buying

| Manika Premsingh

European stocks are about to outperform in 2022, but from a long-term perspective Manika Premsingh believes that these stocks could…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in dividend stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

Dividend stocks were great to hold in 2021 but things could look very different this year. This is how Manika…

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With the US economy on fire, here are 3 UK stocks I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

The US economy just turned in impressive growth for 2021, which has positive implications for these UK stocks. 

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High inflation could impact stock markets in February. Here’s what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation is a challenge for the stock markets, but it also brings with it an opportunity to buy on dips,…

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Some of the best UK shares for me to buy in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

2022 promises to be a good year for UK shares. But Manika Premsingh believes that some are likely to be…

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3 reasons my passive income could fall in 2022. And what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 stocks earned investors great passive income last year, but here are three reasons why the party might struggle…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in February 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have just released important updates that convince Manika Premsingh that they are good buys right now.

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This FTSE 250 penny stock was yesterday’s biggest gainer. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 penny stock has seen a robust increase over the past year and also reported a good trading…

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Why this AIM-listed growth stock has plunged 20% in a month

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM stock has long been on Manika Premsingh’s investing wish list, and now that it has dipped 20%, it…

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Why are FTSE 100 banking stocks big gainers today?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 banks are some of the biggest gainers in today’s trading. Why is that? And can it continue?

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easyJet and Wizz Air: what’s next for these FTSE 250 airline stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 airlines have faced uncertain times in the past. But could the future be better? And if yes,…

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Despite this FTSE 100 stock’s 16% dividend yield, Goldman Sachs put ‘sell’ on it

| Manika Premsingh

Goldman Sachs has reiterated its sell stance on this FTSE 100 dividend stock, making Manika Premsingh sit-up and take another…

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Oil could rise to $150 – 2 no-brainer FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Manika Premsingh

Crude oil prices have risen fast over the past year, but could rise even further. These two FTSE 100 stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with £20,000 now for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are all part of Manika Premsingh’s portfolio, each bringing with them their unique long-term growth story. 

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1 big reason why FTSE 250 stocks could pop in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index might have underwhelmed so far in 2022, but Manika Premsingh believes better days are ahead for…

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Is a stock market crash coming?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has weakened significantly since touching one-year highs last weak. Is a stock market crash coming?

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The Tesla stock price bubble could burst. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

Tesla stock has underwhelmed in 2022 so far, but according to Manika Premsingh this might be only just the beginning…

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The Netflix stock price is at its lowest in a year. Should I buy this dip?

| Manika Premsingh

Netflix’s share price plunged following its earnings release last week. But Manika Premsingh is wondering if it might be a…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares could be a risky buy for me as inflation rises

| Manika Premsingh

Rolls-Royce stock has done quite well in the past month, but there are risks ahead. Rising inflation is one of…

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Is high inflation bad news for my FTSE 250 investments?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has fallen in 2022 so far, even while the FTSE 100 index is rising. Could this…

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6 FTSE 100 stocks that could earn me a reliable passive income for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index’s most reliable stocks to generate passive income might not be its dividend heroes, according to Manika…

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1 FTSE 100 growth and dividend stock to buy and hold for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has reliably provided passive income over time and has given massive capital returns to investors too. 

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Why is the Cineworld share price up almost 40% in a month?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price might have had a disastrous 2021, but it is on the roll in 2022. Here’s why. 

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