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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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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

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This UK share has been an investor safe haven in 2020, but Manika Premsingh believes that this stock’s success is…

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1 UK share I’d buy and hold for big returns

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The economy may be down and out, but some stocks are doing well. This UK share is one of them.

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AstraZeneca shares: 4 reasons I’d buy them now

| Manika Premsingh

The AZN share price has been subdued for the last few months, but Manika Premsingh thinks that’s about to change. 

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Omega Diagnostics: Is it a buy after its almost 35% rise today?

| Manika Premsingh

Omega Diagnostics has been a star coronavirus stock. But can it continue to be an impressive growth stock?

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Cheap UK shares with high dividend yields: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today

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Manika Premsingh thinks these cheap UK shares have more going for them than not, including low earnings ratios and high…

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Cheap UK share: 1 FTSE 100 stock I can buy and hold till 2025

| Manika Premsingh

Other FTSE 100 stocks have shown a smart recovery, but not this cheap UK share. Manika Premsingh believes that is…

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The economy’s a mess. Here’s how I’m investing in UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

A messy economy today doesn’t have to deter savvy investment decisions. Manika Premsingh thinks this UK share has strong potential.

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Why I think this is an underrated FTSE 100 stock

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This FTSE 100 share’s financial health is improving, it pays dividends, and its prospects look bright. Yet, its share price is…

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Stock market rally: is it over? (And how I’d invest next)

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market rally appears to have stalled in the past couple of weeks. So is the party over? 

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UK shares: 10 big risks I see for 2021 and what I’d buy next

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Manika Premsingh sees many risks to investing in UK shares right now. But she also thinks good investments can still…

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Pub stock Marston’s is up 15% today. Am I buying it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Pub stock Marston’s is on a roll today after receiving an offer for buy out. Would I buy the share…

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Lookers share price: why it’s up over 90% and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Lookers share price showed a sharp increase following its results update. Is there enough in the update to warrant…

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Cineworld share price: what I’d do about its 14% increase today

| Manika Premsingh

There’s fresh news at CINE, that can bode well for the share price. But the big question now is -…

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These 2 UK shares would’ve doubled my money in 2020. Would I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

Can the past well and truly inform the future for these UK shares, when the way forward looks so different…

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Investing in the global recovery: 5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now

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Global economic recovery will help some FTSE 100 stocks more than others, making them potentially good buys for Manika Premsingh.

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My 3 best investment ideas from January 2020 and what I’d do about them now

| Manika Premsingh

Some of these stock investment ideas would have reaped good returns, but others would be best avoided.

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1 big risk to UK shares in 2021 and how I’d invest for great returns anyway

| Manika Premsingh

2021 has started on a promising note, but it’s still fraught with risk. Manika Premsingh would buy these UK shares…

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Tritax Big Box: 4 reasons why the share price is rising and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

Tritax Big Box is the biggest FTSE 250 gainer and has touched all-time-highs. Is it a good time to buy…

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FTSE 100: 3 stocks on my investing radar for the rest of January

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares are already well-established, and 2021 could make them stronger.

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Indivior is the biggest FTSE 250 gainer today. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Indivior share price is up after it posted a surprisingly good financial update. Is it a buy now?

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Cheap UK shares: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold now

| Manika Premsingh

Even though the FTSE 100 index has gained strength recently, high-quality cheap UK shares are still around for those who…

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This FTSE 250 share is up 17% today. Here’s what I’d do about it now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 share is up on a robust update, but can it continue to rise over time?

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5 unexpected coronavirus stocks I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

These coronavirus stocks have gained not just during the pandemic - they are likely to continue performing even after.

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Why I’d buy and hold this FTSE 100 stock for a long time

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This FTSE 100 stock has had a great 2020, but Manika Premsingh believes the best is yet to come.

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Should I buy the Lloyds Bank share after its 30% price increase?

| Manika Premsingh

Is the Lloyds Bank share price rise a reason to consider buying the stock after it has been in the…

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3 reasons why I think this FTSE 250 share’s price could double soon

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock is a big gainer today following its positive trading update. Here’s why it can gain even…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to achieve financial freedom

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It's possible to gain financial freedom with FTSE 100 investments, if we invest right. Here are three stocks that Manika…

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FTSE 100 investing: 3 reasons the stock market rally will continue

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The FTSE 100 index has gained over 1,000 points in the past two months. Manika Premsingh believes it can continue…

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Shares to buy: 3 reasons why I’d still love to buy these FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

It's tempting to buy risky stocks as the stock market rally continues, but Manika Premsingh believes these safe FTSE 100…

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Shares to buy in 2021: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for great returns now

| Manika Premsingh

Updates for these three FTSE 100 shares have been upbeat, making it a great start for 2021.  

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Lloyds Bank and Cineworld shares: Here’s what I’m doing about them now

| Manika Premsingh

While both Lloyds Bank and Cineworld have suffered because of the corona-crisis, they also have hope ahead of them. Are…

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This is how much I would’ve made from my first 5 FTSE 100 stock ideas here

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Manika Premsingh has been writing for The Motley Fool for two years now. Here's how her first five FTSE 100…

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Post-Brexit investing: 4 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

With the Brexit deal done and dusted, there will be FTSE 100 gainers from the new-found stability. Here are four…

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10 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in 2021 for BIG gains

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 rally will benefit some stocks disproportionately. Here are 10 of them that could result in big capital…

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Cheap UK shares: 3 questions I’d ask to choose stocks with the highest returns

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Cheap UK shares are tempting, but they aren’t always good investments. Manika Premsingh would ask these three questions to assess…

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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2021 for big returns

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There are at least 10 big drivers and four big themes for stock markets in 2021. They can tell me…

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Stock market uncertainty’s the ‘new normal’. Here’s how I’m investing in FTSE 100 shares now

| Manika Premsingh

While it’s harder than usual to invest during uncertain times, there are at least three kinds of FTSE 100 stocks…

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Stock market crash: will there be another one before 2020 ends?

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A stock market crash can happen again as risks to the UK economy start rising. But Manika Premsingh thinks there…

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Is the worst over for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has started inching up after an awful year, but there are still risks. Here are three…

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3 FTSE 100 investing strategies I’d use now to ensure great returns

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Investing differently in FTSE 100 stocks in 2021 can ensure great returns on our investment portfolios despite the 'new normal'…

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