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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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FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy after the US election results

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100’s sideways movement is underwhelming but not unsurprising as the US election results remain uncertain. However, there are some…

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Forget the stock market crash! The economy’s back and I’m buying these UK shares

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash doesn’t have to be bad for all shares. With the economy expected to improve in 2021,…

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The Flutter Entertainment share price has doubled since the stock market crash. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Flutter Entertainment share price is on the rise, there are risks to it as well. Here’s how the stock…

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Cheap UK shares: BT and Royal Dutch Shell are big gainers today. Would I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares like BT and Royal Dutch Shell posted gains after their earnings releases. Can they sustain their share…

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Stock market crash: FTSE 100 falls to a 6-month low. I’d buy these UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market crash times are back again, as the FTSE 100 falls fast. But past investing lessons can help…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has plunged 62%! Would I buy this FTSE 100 share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed today. Is it now low enough to make this cheap UK share a good…

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The HSBC share price is rising fast. But I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has risen sharply following its earnings update. But risks remain. There are more stable growth/income stocks…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap UK shares I’d buy in November

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 is moving sideways these days. But that's an opportunity to buy cheap UK shares that can rally in…

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FTSE 100 investing: 5 shares I’d avoid buying today

| Manika Premsingh

While some FTSE 100 stocks have performed well even in the current times, there are others that are lagging behind.…

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Stock market crash: 5 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

A stock market crash may be behind us, but the FTSE 100 index is close to those levels again. There…

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Tullow Oil share price: How I’d invest after its 30% increase today

| Manika Premsingh

The Tullow Oil share price is up on positive developments at the company. But are they enough to improve the…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is up 11% in a day! Would I buy the FTSE 100 stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price rose sharply on its fund-raising plans. But, can it continue to rise? Or are there alternative…

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Brexit, US-China trade war, and US elections: 3 big things that will impact the FTSE 100. Here’s how I’d invest

| Manika Premsingh

There are big policy changes ahead for FTSE 100 investors. But there are great stocks to buy with them in…

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Best investments for 2020: I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares for great returns 

| Manika Premsingh

The best investments for 2020 are stocks that haven’t just bounced back from the stock market crash but also have…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has been rising, but its future is uncertain and there are better alternatives to consider. Here…

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FTSE 250 investing: Why I’d buy Domino’s Pizza Group’s shares now  

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock’s price is near all-time highs now, and going by its recent performance, it could continue to…

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Recession, oil, gold, and interest rates: 4 macro drivers on my mind when investing now

| Manika Premsingh

Macro drivers like the recession have impacted individual stocks in 2020. With the trend set to continue, here's how to…

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Forget the Tesco share price! I’d buy this high-growth FTSE 100 share instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has fluctuated on its latest results, indicating investor indecision about the stock. Here’s an alternative investment.

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US elections: I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock if Biden wins

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index stock that stands most to gain by a potential Democrats' win in the US elections is…

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This is 2020’s best performing gold stock. Is it too late to buy it now? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

Gold miners have benefited from the rise in gold price this year. But can investors still buy their shares or…

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Forget Tesla! These are the FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to get in on the growing electric vehicle trend

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 companies that support the electric vehicle industry could be big winners in the next decade as consumers move…

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This is the best-performing UK share from the coronavirus crisis. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The best UK shares in 2020 have been ones instrumental in dealing with the pandemic. Does that make them good…

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Lloyds share price: Is the worst over for the FTSE 100 share? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has had an awful September. But with new developments underway, could the worst be over for…

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FTSE 100 investing: I think these 3 macro-trends will drive a stock market rally in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has had a washout 2020, but 2021 could turn out to be much better. Here are…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

While some FTSE 100 stocks have run up quite a bit since the stock market crash, others are still quite…

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Forget the Boohoo share price! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Boohoo share price is tempting even though it comes with risks. Here’s an alternative to consider instead.

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The Rolls-Royce share price has tanked. Would I buy this cheap UK share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen sharply as it continues to suffer in the slowdown. Is it a good time…

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Shares to buy: I think this FTSE 100 stock will be a winner in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has struggled in 2020 so far. But the good news is that its key markets are…

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Recession Investing: can Rishi Sunak’s jobs support scheme help avoid another stock market crash? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

Recession and stock market crash fears are looming large right now, as the global situation remains uncertain. Can the chancellor’s…

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Cheap UK shares: how I’d invest in FTSE 100 stocks Barratt Developments, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 property stocks are facing difficult times with the weak economy and investigations for poor selling practices. Are they…

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3 reasons why I believe another stock market crash could happen soon. And here’s how I’d invest now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index may be headed for another stock market crash before 2020 ends. It will be an investing…

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HSBC share price crashes to multi-decade lows. Here’s what I think happens next

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price has taken a beating recently, adding to the bank’s woes. Is it a bargain buy or…

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Shares to buy: Why these 3 UK shares are on my investing radar now

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares to buy are available even today, as many businesses face an uncertain future. But which ones should be…

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The FTSE 100 falls below 6,000. I think these are the best UK shares to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is on shaky ground as coronavirus cases rise. But savvy investors can still make winning stock…

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Tempted by cheap UK shares? 3 questions I’d ask before buying them 

| Manika Premsingh

Cheap UK shares are tempting, but it’s essential to ask a few questions investors should ask before buying them. Here…

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Gold price to rise higher. Here’s what I’m doing about Greatland Gold and Highland Gold Mining shares today  

| Manika Premsingh

The gold price has more upside according to investing pros. But does that put a ‘buy’ on Greatland Gold and…

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Stock market crash: Anglo American, Rio Tinto, Glencore, and BHP share prices are rising. Here’s how I’d invest in these FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 miners are seeing a run-up in share prices, but the key question for investors is whether this is…

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The Ocado share price rose 11% in a day – 3 reasons I think it’s still a great buy

| Manika Premsingh

The Ocado share price rose sharply yesterday, following its trading statement. Is it still a good time to buy the…

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Forget the stock market crash! I think this is the next big shift for FTSE 100 investors 

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price has risen in the past days, but can the trend be sustained considering that there are…

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Stock market crash: Why I’d buy this FTSE 250 contrarian stock now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has weakened in the past days, but there are still investing gems to be unearthed, particularly…

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