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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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2 UK shares that I think are in for the ‘Roaring ‘20s’

| Manika Premsingh

If we are back in the ‘Roaring ‘20s’ companies across sectors will benefit, but Manika Premsingh believes these two UK…

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When will these FTSE 100 shares go back to pre-pandemic highs?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is recovering but it is still below its pre-pandemic highs. So are these stocks. But are…

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How I am protecting my investments from the Brexit impact

| Manika Premsingh

Brexit’s impact on the UK has been obscured by the pandemic, but Manika Premsingh believes it is beginning to show…

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How my contrarian picks have performed since the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh’s contrarian picks from the stock market crash have seen share price increases, but are they good buys now?

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How I’d invest my first £500 in stock markets now

| Manika Premsingh

Now looks a great time to start investing in the stock markets, with the headline index steadily rising. Here is…

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3 reasons why I’d buy dividend stocks today

| Manika Premsingh

It is always a good idea to buy income stocks, but now is a particularly good time to do so…

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Could the Lloyds share price have a breakthrough now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price was going nowhere for years before the stock market crash and then things got worse. Is…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price maintain its momentum?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has consistently been above 100p for some time now. But can it stay there or will…

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UK shares I’d buy as the economy recovers 

| Manika Premsingh

With the UK economy in a pretty sweet spot and rising stock markets, what is Manika Premsingh buying?

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Can the Croda International stock continue to reward me with robust returns?

| Manika Premsingh

The Croda International stock has given consistently strong returns over time. But can it sustain them?

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At all-time highs, is FTSE 100 stock Ferguson a good buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 heating and plumbing products provider Ferguson has seen impressive share growth in the past year. Can it continue?

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Here’s why AstraZeneca shares are a great buy for me

| Manika Premsingh

AstraZeneca is a low-risk stock, but it has also given strong returns over time.

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Is the worst over for GlaxoSmithKline shares?

| Manika Premsingh

The GlaxoSmithKline share price had hit rock-bottom a few months ago. But it has been rising steadily since. 

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How I’d invest £1,000 in 3 FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh would divide £1,000 into these three FTSE 100 growth and income stocks to reap the best returns.

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Can this FTSE 100 stock bounce back?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 gainers in 2021 are very different from those last year. But for that reason, they may be…

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Why is the Lloyds share price falling?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has fallen by 4% after touching 50p earlier this month. Why is this? And what happens…

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3 high-potential FTSE 100 shares I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares are financially strong and have good growth prospects. Manika Premsingh would like to buy them before…

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Why I’d buy the Tesco share now

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price is down 3% today after its latest trading update. But Manika Premsingh thinks it is now…

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Can the FTSE 250 index cross 23,000 now?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index is going from strength to strength. But can it breach 23,000 now?

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Is this AIM stock a screaming buy for me after its robust results?

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM stock has just reported a 40% revenue increase, but there are risks here too. Is it a buy…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to protect my portfolio from high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

UK’s inflation has just reached levels that make Manika Premsingh uncomfortable, but three FTSE 100 stocks can protect her portfolio.

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The International Personal Finance share price is up 14% today. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The International Personal Finance share price is up after it released a robust update. But does it mean that the…

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1 UK share I would buy and 1 I would avoid 

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares prices have risen, but Manika Premsingh would not buy both of them. One has clearly stronger prospects…

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2 high-potential UK shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

These UK shares have just reported robust numbers and going by their outlook and improvements in the economy, they could…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I think can increase their dividends now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 dividends may be back, but yields are still lower compared to pre-pandemic times. This could change now as…

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The UK economy is growing fast. I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

As the UK economy picks up pace, two sector and three FTSE 100 stocks stand out for Manika Premsingh. 

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Will the Auto Trader share price rally more? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

The Auto Trader share price is on a roll, with a 13% increase in a week. Can this continue?

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I was right about the Oxford Instruments share price. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Oxford Instruments share price has been rising. But will it continue to do so?

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1 FTSE 100 and 1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies reported results today. But their share prices reacted differently.

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3 reopening stocks on my investing radar today

| Manika Premsingh

Reopening stocks’ performances are improving, but some are doing much better than others. Which ones are the best buys for…

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Is this penny stock a buy for me after its 14% jump today?

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM-listed stock is up 14% today, as it gathers pace from positive recent updates. But does Manika Premsingh have…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These two FTSE stocks have paid dividends consistently over time and there are big advantages in holding them for the…

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Does a booming market make this FTSE 250 penny stock a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 penny stock is still trading below pre-pandemic levels. Can it rise now?

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Will the FTSE 100 index rise in June?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index appears to be growing slowly but steadily. But will it pick up pace in June or…

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1 penny stock I’d buy instead of AMC Entertainment shares

| Manika Premsingh

Newsmaker of the week AMC Entertainment's share reached dizzying heights, but Manika Premsingh would rather buy this stock. 

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Would I buy Rolls-Royce shares or International Consolidated Airlines Group shares?

| Manika Premsingh

Both Rolls-Royce and International Consolidated Airlines Group shares have suffered in the pandemic. But as travel restarts, which stock looks…

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The Lloyds Bank share price has touched 50p. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has zoomed past 50p in today’s trading. Will the momentum continue?

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Could BP shares be the investment of the decade for me?

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price has underwhelmed over the past decade. Could that be about to change?

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Here’s how I’d find cheap UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares are few and far between now as the stock market rally continues. But there are still ways…

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5 investing lessons I learned during the pandemic

| Manika Premsingh

Big events, like the pandemic, can offer big investing lessons. Here are five such that Manika Premsingh learned. 

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