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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How I select dividend stocks for long-term returns

31 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Dividend stocks are a great way to supplement regular income with limited effort and for a long time.

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Why I wouldn’t miss buying green stocks now

30 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Green stocks have come in focus as there is an accelerated policy push towards cleaner energy sources, enabled by the…

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3 best FTSE 100 income stocks for me to buy now

30 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh has four criteria for selecting quality FTSE 100 income stocks. These three stand out.

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3 top stocks I’ll watch in June

30 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These stocks have had an awful past year but they will be able to breathe a sigh of relief in…

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3 reasons I like Royal Mail shares

29 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price shown an impressive increase over the past year. Here is why.

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares for my investment portfolio

29 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Cheap FTSE 100 shares are getting harder to find as the stock markets stay elevated. But there are still some…

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3 recovery stocks I’d buy as the UK economy speeds up

29 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The UK economy can grow fast during the rest of 2021 as the lockdown ends. Here are three recovery stocks…

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Why has the stock market rally stalled?

28 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The UK’s stock market rally all but stalled in May, which leads Manika Premsingh to ask if it can resume…

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Can these FTSE 100 growth stocks keep rising? Here’s what I think

28 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 growth stocks are rising fast in today’s trading. But can they continue to do so if the…

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The HSBC share price is rising fast. Would I buy it?

28 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price is on a roll since yesterday, but can it continue to rise or are there significant…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock is my contrarian pick

27 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock just reported weak results and its share price increase has been underwhelming too. So why does…

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Is this FTSE 100 green stock a long-term buy for me?

27 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is foraying into new markets that support green industry, besides already ensuring cleaner air.

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Why is the Spire Healthcare share price up 25% today?

26 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Spire Healthcare share is a big gainer in today’s trading, but the question is whether it's a good investment…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to earn long-term passive income

26 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

It is a stable FTSE 100 stock, with good dividends and its share price is rising too. Manika Premsingh thinks…

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This FTSE 250 stock is at all-time-highs. Here’s why I’d still buy it

26 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has shown healthy growth in the last financial year, but the best is yet to come…

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1 FTSE 100 growth share I’d buy

26 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has a history of strong returns and going by its recent performance, it only looks more…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy

26 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has a lot going for it. The business is growing fast in an industry with much…

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The AVEVA share price jumps on results. Is it a buy for me?

25 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The AVEVA share price was up 5% as trading started this morning on its full-year results. But can it continue…

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3 FTSE 100 income stocks I’d buy

22 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

There are plenty of FTSE 100 income stocks to choose from. But Manika Premsingh likes this trio, based on her…

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Can the stock market rally continue?

21 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has shown some underwhelming trends lately. But will this continue or is this a small phase…

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Why now is a great time for me to buy Cineworld shares

21 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has dropped 30% in the past two months. Rather than run for cover, though, Manika Premsingh…

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2 UK shares I like

20 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

There's much value to be found in slightly-under-the-radar UK shares, especially as FTSE 100 stocks become pricier.

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Why National Grid is a dividend stock I like

20 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The National Grid share price is slightly up on positive results, but Manika Premsingh thinks its true value lies in…

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Here’s why I’d buy the dip in the easyJet share price

20 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is tumbling on poor results, but Manika Premsingh thinks this is an opportunity to buy, not…

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1 high-potential cannabis stock I like

20 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Unlike other listed cannabis companies, this one is revenue-making and even has a visible pipeline. Manika Premsingh thinks its future…

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3 reasons why I think the Tesco share price can rise

19 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has been underwhelming in 2021 so far. But Manika Premsingh thinks this can change for three…

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5 reasons why I bought Deliveroo shares

19 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Deliveroo share price remains stubbornly low, but Manika Premsingh thinks there are plenty of positives to the stock that…

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The BT share price is up 80%. Would I buy it?

19 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has turned in an impressive performance since last autumn, reversing its pre-pandemic falling price trend. Is…

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I think this FTSE 250 stock is a great buy after its 15% drop

18 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has dropped despite double-digit revenue growth last year. Manika Premsingh thinks now is a great time…

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Why I’d buy the Imperial Brands share to earn a passive income

18 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh finds the Imperial Brands share offers a lucrative dividend yield, despite the hurdles facing the tobacco industry.

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Would I buy the Ryanair share on dip?

17 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Ryanair share is in the news after it posted its full-year results. But is there anything here that changes…

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These 2 UK shares are on a tear. Here’s what I’d do

17 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These UK shares just posted strong results and investors can’t seem to get enough of them. Manika Premsingh explores the…

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5 reasons I think Lloyds share price can touch 60p

15 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has been on a tear this year, adding 45% since late January. Here’s why Manika Premsingh…

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Is this rising FTSE 100 stock a good buy for me?

14 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share is the fastest riser today after it released its half-year results. But will it continue to…

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3 UK income shares I’d buy

13 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

There are many ways of looking at dividend stability, but I think two criteria are most important. Firstly, I believe…

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Why I’d buy FTSE 250 stocks now

13 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index is weak today, but Manika Premsingh reckons that it has great prospects going by the outlook…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price stay above 100p?

13 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has dipped today on FTSE 100 index weakness and its own trading update. Can it move…

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The TUI share price is up 162% in a year. Do I see it rising higher?

12 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

TUI’s latest financial results are expectedly disappointing, but its share prices has been on the rise in the past year.…

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Can the National Express share price go back up to 400p+ levels?

12 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

National Express released an encouraging trading update today, which bodes well for its share price. But can it go back…

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FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy as the UK economy powers ahead

12 May, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew at its fastest pace in eight months in March and the FTSE 100 picked up too.…

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