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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 FTSE 100 stocks with high dividend yields to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have good dividend yields and also offer capital gains, if chosen carefully.

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How I’d target earning £100 in passive income each month

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends have been on the rise, which gives this Fool an opportunity to earn a targeted passive income with greater…

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2 FTSE 250 penny stocks to buy before it’s too late

| Manika Premsingh

Penny stocks can be a great way of buying a larger piece of the company at relatively low prices. But…

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Here are 5 dirt-cheap UK stocks with 10%+ dividend yields

| Manika Premsingh

These stocks' falling share prices have pushed up their dividend yields. But even without that, this Fool finds there is…

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1 penny stock I’d buy for inflation-beating dividends

| Manika Premsingh

I think this penny stock is the ultimate answer to the challenges that inflation can bring, whether it is an…

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6 stocks that kept FTSE 100 above 7,200 this week

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index continued to remain above 7,200 during the week, as companies reported positive developments. However, there were…

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1 safe FTSE 100 stock to buy before a market crash

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has defied gravity over the past almost two years, even while the broader index has fluctuated.…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price could touch 100p

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has risen significantly in the last year. But can it continue to rally? Or will…

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2 beaten-down bargain stocks I’d buy for my investment portfolio

| Manika Premsingh

Last year was great for the e-commerce ecosystem. But investors have lost faith in some of these companies, making them…

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4 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks come with four advantages. Among other things, these include a predictable income stream.

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The Cineworld share price drops to lowest level in a month. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has fallen to levels not seen in a month in today’s trading. Is there worse to…

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The Deliveroo share price pushes past 300p. Is it a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

The Deliveroo share price is rising fast after it reported yet another trading update earlier in the day today. Is…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to beat high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are likely to stay insulated from high inflation in the UK, because of the products they…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in a stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

It sounds counterintuitive as the FTSE 100 inches up, but risks are rising too. And they may lead to a…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I wouldn’t miss buying in October

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are dependent on the slowing Chinese economy for their revenues, which has resulted in a share…

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3 steps to start investing with £1,000

| Manika Premsingh

Starting the investing journey can be intimidating, especially when dipping toes into the stock markets. Here are my three simple…

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1 ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock is priced so low, it is a no-brainer buy for this Fool, even if there is…

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Are we headed for a stock market crash?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is rising, but the macro picture suggests otherwise to this Fool. A stock market crash could…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks with double-digit dividend yields 

| Manika Premsingh

Few stocks offer double-digit dividend yields, and there are even fewer that are cheap and offer capital gains. It doesn't…

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This FTSE 100 stock has plunged 13% today! Is it a buy on dip?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock crashed by 13% after it released its trading update. But is the update really that bad?…

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FTSE 100 index just touched 2-month highs! Here are the top gainers

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index crossed 7,200 today for the first time in two months. These levels were last seen before…

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This penny stock is up almost 20% in 2 days! Here’s why it could rise more

| Manika Premsingh

The penny stock has been struggling for the past few months, but this Fool believes that fortune may be about…

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Here are 3 fast-growing FTSE 250 stocks. Would I buy them?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 stocks just reported robust trading updates, even though the broader economy is slowing down. Are they good…

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I was right about the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s what could happen next

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has breached the 140p mark as this Fool had forecast, but can it rise more or…

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UK economic recovery stays sluggish. Which FTSE 100 stocks would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew by only 0.4% in August, indicating slow recovery. What does it mean for the stock markets?

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Where is the Ocado share price headed in October?

| Manika Premsingh

The Ocado share price was the biggest FTSE 100 gainer in yesterday’s trading session. Will it keep rising through October?

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Why the easyJet stock may be a great buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is among the top 10 FTSE 250 fallers today after its trading update. Here’s why this…

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2 unstoppable FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

When we think of unstoppable FTSE 100 stocks, old economy biggies hardly come to mind. Yet, here we are. 

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3 cheap dividend stocks to buy in October 

| Manika Premsingh

These stocks are not just low in terms of relative price, they also have high dividend yields. What’s not to…

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The Tesco share price is at multi-year highs! Would I buy the stock?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has risen more than 10% in the past week following a great results update. 

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Muted stock markets today, but decline evident in October

| Manika Premsingh

The stock markets showed little movement today, but in October so far both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with an 11% dividend yield!

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock benefited from stock market conditions over the past year, but some of the gains have begun…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that is beating inflation hands-down

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock struggled with cost pressures earlier in the year, but seems to be coming out on top…

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Does a 9% dividend yield make the Imperial Brands stock a good investment?

| Manika Premsingh

Imperial Brands released its trading update but investors were disappointed, as evident in its 3.5% share price fall. Is their…

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The FTSE 100 index falls below 7,000 again. What’s going on?

| Manika Premsingh

It was a poor day for the stock markets as the FTSE 100 index lost 1.1% of its value and…

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3 UK stocks that could rally in October

| Manika Premsingh

All three UK stocks released strong results recently, sending their share prices soaring. But bigger increases could be in store. 

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The Lloyds Bank share price is up 70% in a year! Can it continue to soar?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has jumped 7% in the past couple of weeks, but that is nothing compared to…

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What’s going on with the Sainsbury’s and Morrisons share prices?

| Manika Premsingh

Two FTSE 100 supermarkets saw contrasting trends in the stock market on Monday. While J Sainsbury was the biggest index…

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1 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock was the biggest index gainer in early trading today, following its robust trading update. That it…

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Why is the BT stock the biggest FTSE 100 faller today?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price is the biggest FTSE 100 faller in today’s trading, losing over 5% of its value. What’s…

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