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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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Here’s how much investing in Unilever 5 years ago would have yielded today

| Manika Premsingh

I reckon it will repeat its performance.

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Forget the Sirius Minerals share price! I’m buying this FTSE 100 share instead 

| Manika Premsingh

Its long-term prospects look good.

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Why I’m buying FTSE 100 utility stocks after the election results 

| Manika Premsingh

Their future is looking more certain.

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Why I prefer this FTSE 100 stock over Lloyds Bank today 

| Manika Premsingh

It’s about relative value.

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What I’d do with Ted Baker after its share price fell 76% in a year

| Manika Premsingh

Would I sell and run or would I stick it out?

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Why gold is my bet against a 2020 stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

But the question is, in what form should I buy it?

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d invest

| Manika Premsingh

Saving for retirement isn't all that hard.

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for its high dividend yield

| Manika Premsingh

The BATS performance is fine too, but the share price is muted.

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Why I’m buying Sirius Minerals after its share price fell 50% this year

| Manika Premsingh

The future direction of this mining project is becoming clearer.

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Why Sirius Minerals’ 17% share price rise makes me optimistic

| Manika Premsingh

I see these developments as most promising.

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Why I’m watching these FTSE 100 mining giants’ share prices closely

| Manika Premsingh

It's all about the returns on capital.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 share even after it has risen 50%

| Manika Premsingh

The future looks good, despite the macro-economic challenges.

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How I’d survive a 2020 recession with Warren Buffett’s investing tips

| Manika Premsingh

He’s invested most in financials, IT, and consumer staples.

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Why I believe Burberry will outperform in 2020

| Manika Premsingh

I like its preparedness for a potentially uncertain future.

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Forget the Lloyds bank share price! I’d invest in this FTSE 100 banking giant instead

| Manika Premsingh

There are better banking performers in the FTSE 100 universe than Lloyds, I believe.

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Have £2,000 to invest? Here are 2 shares I’d buy for 2020

| Manika Premsingh

I think these two FTSE 100 shares can hold any investor in good stead in 2020 and beyond.

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Why even 625% returns don’t convince me to invest in this FTSE 100 share

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh points out the risk factors for this investment.

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What I’d do with the FTSE 100 Johnson Matthey share price after its 10% fall

| Manika Premsingh

The JMAT share price fell sharply after its results announcement. But are things really that bad?

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Why I’m watching the Centrica share price closely now

| Manika Premsingh

Centrica’s share price is rising finally, but is it reason to buy?

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Why I’m buying Sirius Minerals shares after its 20% price rise

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes risks to Sirius Minerals may have just fallen on new developments.

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Here’s what I’d do with this FTSE 100 share after its 9% fall

| Manika Premsingh

Is a sharp decline in the Aviva (LSE: AV) share price a reason to invest in it now?

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I’d buy this steep FTSE 100 share price rise

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE100 share is back in investor favour and it’s backed by fundamentals.

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I’m not spooked by Labour’s plans for FTSE100 utilities. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

Labour’s nationalisation plans are a long way from materialising

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Here’s why I’d invest in Royal Mail share price after its 7% rise

| Manika Premsingh

Royal Mail share price has taken a beating the last year, but it could turn around now.

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This FTSE 100 share’s price fell 10%. Here’s what I’d do now.

| Manika Premsingh

These two financials saw share prices move sharply in opposite directions. Which one would I buy?

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FTSE 100 Lloyds Bank share price is ripe for the picking I believe

| Manika Premsingh

I think Lloyds Bank share price fall and its good future prospects make it a good buy.

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2 FTSE 100 shares Warren Buffett would approve of

| Manika Premsingh

Warren Buffett’s wisdom makes stock picking easier for me when the FTSE 100 is moving sideways, like now.

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Why I’d invest in the Sirius Minerals share price at its new lows

| Manika Premsingh

Sirius Minerals' share price has dropped to new lows in the past few days, making it a worthwhile investment now,…

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This FTSE 100 share price spiked after a ‘Eureka Moment’. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share has outperformed the index in the past year, but its prospects just got brighter.

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Investing lessons from Warren Buffett’s UK buys

| Manika Premsingh

Warren Buffett’s investment in Northern Powergrid is a good indication of what investors can buy.

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A guide to Warren Buffett style investing for 2020

| Manika Premsingh

Looking for capital gains in 2020? Let Warren Buffett’s style be the guide.

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

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca turned in a good set of results. Is it time to buy right now?

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Should I invest in Metro Bank shares or should I not

| Manika Premsingh

Metro Bank’s share price is up sharply, but is it a good time to invest in the challenger bank?

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share for 2020 after it fell 8% yesterday

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 share’s price fall is a good time to invest in this otherwise stable company.

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Here’s what I’d do with the 14% increase in Lloyds Bank’s share price

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank’s share price rise asks for a closer look at its value as an investment.

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Here’s what I’d do with ITV’s 30% share price rise

| Manika Premsingh

It’s worth asking whether ITV’s share price rise makes it a good long-term investment.

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Two FTSE 100 Brexit-proof shares I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

High-performing, well-diversified shares like these are the name of the game to buck the Brexit trend.

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Forget the UKOG share price! Here’s what I’d buy instead for 2020

| Manika Premsingh

Lack of clarity on UKOG's progress makes it a less investment-friendly choice than companies with good track records.

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Can the RBS share price double your money?

| Manika Premsingh

RBS's share price has risen sharply, but is it a worthwhile investment for the long-term investor?

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Can the National Grid share price double your money?

| Manika Premsingh

National Grid is a good defensive play, that offers more than just capital appreciation.

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