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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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3 reasons a stock market rally can happen soon. And here’s what I’d buy next

| Manika Premsingh

A set of positive developments can drive a stock market rally in 2021. Manika Premsingh would keep them in mind,…

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The Tullow Oil share price is on a tear. Is this penny stock a buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tullow Oil share price has risen sharply in 2021. The demand environment is improving, but there are risks ahead…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for big returns now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 stocks have come back with a bang from their lows in 2020. And Manika Premsingh believes there…

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Rolls-Royce share price: can it go back up to 200p?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is inching back up and things could improve further. Can it now head back to pre-pandemic…

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This UK share has trebled in the past year. Here’s why I think it can rise more

| Manika Premsingh

This UK share has made a more impressive comeback than most from the stock market crash. Its results today suggest…

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6 cheap UK shares with high dividend yields to buy

| Manika Premsingh

High dividend yields are back as companies reinstate and increase dividend levels. The best part is, many of these are…

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Have £1,500 to invest? Here’s what I’d buy to double my money now

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks it's a good idea to invest in some stocks not only because of their own growth potential,…

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2 high-performing UK shares I’d buy now

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These UK shares have performed quite well recently. As the economy reopens and consumers comeback into stores, they could do…

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3 UK shares with falling prices I would buy and hold for a long time

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These UK shares are now far more affordable compared to their recent levels and also their prospects. Manika Premsingh thinks…

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Cellular Goods, Kanabo, and MGC: should I buy these cannabis stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

The medical cannabis industry is poised for high growth. But are these cannabis stocks likely to generate solid returns too?

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The BT share price is rising fast. Here is what I would do now

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has risen sharply in March on company level developments. Are they enough to sustain the rise,…

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AstraZeneca share price: back to sub-£70 levels. Should I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Do not let the AstraZeneca share price fool you. There is still much merit to the stock. Do the positives…

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Cineworld share price zooms past 100p! Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has made impressive gains in the past week. But can they be sustained or will it…

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Lloyds Bank share price: back to pre-crash levels of 40p. Should I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price is rising, along with those of other banks. But are there enough positive developments for…

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The US economy is on fire. Here are 3 UK shares I’d buy to profit from it

| Manika Premsingh

These US-focused UK shares are poised for growth as the economy bounces back, with or without the fiscal stimulus. (There…

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Investing in renewables: 5 UK shares I expect to rally in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

Investing in renewables just got a boost as the UK budget underlined its green focus. Here are five UK shares…

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5 UK shares I’d buy after Budget 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The UK budget has boosted these shares’ prices as they see better prospects ahead. The rally could continue.

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UK budget 2021: 10 stocks that could rally next

| Manika Premsingh

The UK budget due tomorrow is slated to make a slew of announcements that can benefit FTSE 100 stocks. Here…

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UK stock investing: my 2 contrarian picks for 2021

| Manika Premsingh

These UK stocks have fallen out of favour with investors but their value is intact, making them Manika Premsingh’s contrarian…

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5 UK shares that could double my money in 2021

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FTSE indexes are sluggish, but some UK shares are still doing well. Manika Premsingh believes they can continue to reward…

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Stock market crash 2021: here’s what I’d do if it happens

| Manika Premsingh

As investors we are always better off prepared, even if a stock market crash may not occur. Here are three…

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Why I’m investing in FTSE 250 stocks in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has shown a relatively good performance in February. But Manika Premsingh thinks that the best is…

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6 FTSE 250 stocks I’d consider buying in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 can do quite well in 2021 as the UK market bounces back. These six companies' shares can…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy after its price crash

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This FTSE 100 stock has taken a beating today, but Manika Premsingh believes that its long-term story is still intact.

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IAG share price: 3 reasons it is the biggest FTSE 100 gainer today

| Manika Premsingh

The IAG share price has risen in today's trading despite its poor results. Here are three possible reasons why that…

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FTSE 100 investing: 2 bargain buys I’d consider today

| Manika Premsingh

While the FTSE 100 index remains elevated, these two shares look like long-term bargain buys to Manika Premsingh.

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

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As the overall macroeconomic scenario improves, Manika Premsingh thinks this FTSE 100 is set to make huge gains. But what…

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Carnival share price: up 160% since the market crash. Can it rise more?

| Manika Premsingh

The Carnival share price is the biggest FTSE 100 gainer in today’s trading with an almost 10% increase. Is it…

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FTSE 250 investing: 2 shares I could buy in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index is rising faster than the FTSE 100 as optimism about the UK market grows. Here are…

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Lloyds Bank brings dividends back. Is it a good share for me to buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank has brought dividends back, but is that enough reason to buy the share? Or should I wait till…

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The easyJet share price has taken-off. Would I buy the stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is a big FTSE gainer today as the end of the lockdown is in sight. But…

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HSBC share price: can it bounce back?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price can see better times in 2021 as the pandemic draws to a close, but there are…

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How I’d start investing with little money

| Manika Premsingh

Not only is it possible to invest with little money, it’s also possible to increase the capital base. Here’s how. 

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Lloyds share price: will it rise if the dividend makes a comeback?

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The Lloyds share price is on Manika Premsingh’s radar as it releases earnings next week. Is the price set to…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I think this is one of the best shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

This is one of my best shares to buy now because of its share price growth so far and prospects…

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1 investing step I’d take now to get closer to financial freedom

| Manika Premsingh

Financial freedom can be a potentially achievable goal with the right kind of investments. Manika Premsingh looks at the stock…

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These are the 2 best UK shares for me to buy in this commodity supercycle

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There’s increasing consensus that we may be in a commodity supercycle. If that's the case, Manika Premsingh thinks these are…

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An 8% dividend yield and rising profits! Would I buy this FTSE 100 share now?

| Manika Premsingh

A high dividend yield is a positive at any time but particularly now, when companies are still cautious. But is…

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Rolls-Royce and Cineworld: are these UK shares too risky to buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Both Rolls Royce and Cineworld have suffered in 2020, but as we can see the beginning of the end of…

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10 best UK shares I’d buy to earn a reliable passive income

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are coming back and fast. But what are the best UK shares to earn a reliable passive income now?

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