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Manika Premsingh

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 this pricey UK share is still a buy for me

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This UK share has not just shown a sharp share price rise over the past year, its latest performance is…

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What I’d do about these 2 high-performing penny stocks now

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks have shown a sharp bounce back from the stock market crash. But does their future look equally…

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Is a sharp 13% crash in this FTSE 100 stock a buying opportunity for me?

| Manika Premsingh

Not too many FTSE 100 stocks have crashed so much at a time when the index has been rising. So…

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The FTSE 100 index just touched a 14-month high. Here’s what I think comes next

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index seems to have finally shaken off the pandemic blues for good. But can the party continue?

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Would I buy these 2 FTSE 100 reopening stocks now?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 reopening stocks released updates to vastly different outlooks today. While one is subdued, the other is upbeat.…

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3 reasons why now is a great time for me to buy this FTSE 100 share

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is part of a fast growing industry and has performed well in the past year. Manika…

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

| Manika Premsingh

Both of these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks have posted strong updates, boosted by supportive policies. But there are…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy with £1,000

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 growth stocks have seen a consistent run-up in share prices since last year. With a positive outlook,…

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FTSE 100: 1 growth and 1 dividend stock I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Both FTSE 100 stocks hit upon some good fortune last year despite the pandemic. I think their run can continue…

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

| Manika Premsingh

The AstraZeneca share price is rising fast after its robust results. But can it rise much further from its already…

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Why has the Barclays share price crashed? And what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Barclays share price has crashed despite a positive earnings update. I think there are three reasons why this is…

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Why is the Smith & Nephew share the biggest FTSE 100 gainer today?

| Manika Premsingh

The Smith & Nephew share is up by 6% even as the FTSE 100 index stays flat. Why is this…

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Which of these 3 FTSE 100 ‘safe stocks’ would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares have seen softening share prices as investor attention turned to cyclicals and Covid-19 impacted their sales.

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Are Standard Chartered and NatWest shares a buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

Standard Chartered shares and Natwest shares are headed in opposite directions today. But their future trajectories may not be that…

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3 reasons why I’d buy Royal Dutch Shell shares after its earnings report today

| Manika Premsingh

Royal Dutch Shell delivered strong results today as oil prices rose in early 2021. Here are three takeaways from the…

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This FTSE 100 stock is back with a bang. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has shown improvement not only over last year, but 2019 as well. This bodes well for…

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The Lloyds share price is headed back to 50p. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

It is a big day for the Lloyds share price as better than expected results are driving up its share…

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3 reasons why this FTSE 100 stock is one of my top picks for 2021

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock bounced back fast from last year's market crash, continues to rise and even has a bright…

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Would I buy the Tesla share after its record profits?

| Manika Premsingh

Tesla is going from strength to strength as its record profits in the first quarter of 2021 show. But what…

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The HSBC share makes gains on massive profit increase. But would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share climbed on impressive performance by the bank in the first quarter of 2021. But there are undeniable…

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BP reports a huge profit rise of 244%! Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

BP turned itself around after 2020’s disaster, reporting huge profit increases. Are there any challenges on the horizon, though?

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I was right about the easyJet share price. Here’s what I’d do next

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is up 65% from its levels last year. Does it have much more upside as the…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that is a screaming buy for me now

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This FTSE 100 stock looks seriously undervalued to Manika Premsingh right now, considering its robust recent updates.

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The FTSE 250 index is beating the FTSE 100 hands down. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has promising prospects as the UK economy improves. Here are three stocks that Manika Premsingh will…

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3 reasons I can make a killing with FTSE 100 stocks in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is just shy of 7,000 today. But Manika Premsingh reckons that is just the start. 

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to earn a passive income forever

| Manika Premsingh

These shares do not have the highest dividend yields, but do have a stable future ahead of them, increasing the…

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3 reopening stocks that I reckon will rally now

| Manika Premsingh

These reopening stocks’ prices are still languishing below early-2020 levels. But as economic activity takes off, Manika Premsingh thinks they…

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The UK economy is set to boom. Here are 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

Activity data makes a case for an economic boom. Stock markets in general should benefit, but Manika Premsingh is interested…

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This under-the-radar penny stock is crushing the market. I’d buy it today

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has seen a 270% increase in its share price over the past year. Manika Premsingh thinks its…

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1 FTSE 100 renewable energy stock I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock was already doing its bit to keep the air clean and now it's supporting emerging clean…

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3 ways inflation impacts my FTSE 100 investments and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation has started rising and FTSE 100 investments can be vulnerable if it gets out of hand. Here is how…

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Why the Barclays share is my FTSE 100 banking pick 

| Manika Premsingh

The Barclays share price has outperformed all other FTSE 100 banks in the past year. Here’s why it's Manika Premsingh's…

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Why the FTSE 100 had a sharp fall yesterday and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 had a sharp fall for a number of reasons yesterday, but here is why Manika Premsingh is…

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Why I’d buy the Associated British Foods share now

| Manika Premsingh

The Associated British Foods share price is down in today's trading, but Manika Premsingh thinks its prospects are good as…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands: which one would I buy?

| Manika Premsingh

British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are in the same boat with tighter regulations affecting them. But they can be…

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2 FTSE 250 penny stocks I’d buy as the index hits new highs

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 penny stocks are poised to gain from the stock market rally as the economy reopens and their…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has run up fast since last year, but its earnings ratio remains stubbornly low. If this…

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The Lloyds share price is rising, but I’d buy these stocks instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has doubled in less than a year. But can it continue its upward run? Here are…

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The FTSE 100 index zooms past 7,000. Here’s what I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

As the FTSE 100 finally touches 7,000 after over a year, it is time to look at some promising constituent…

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Would I buy the Deliveroo, Volex, and Futura Medical shares now?

| Manika Premsingh

All three UK shares released updates recently, which can give some insight into where their share prices are headed next.

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