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Manika Premsingh

@macro_think
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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My top FTSE 100 buys for the £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

| Manika Premsingh

In uncertain stock markets, Manika Premsingh thinks these FTSE 100 stocks would make the best investments for her Stocks and…

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Is it game over for FTSE 100 travel stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 travel-related stocks were the worst impacted in yesterday’s trading. Is it game over for them with the new…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 7.5% today! Was I wrong in not buying it?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believed that the time was not right to buy this FTSE 250 stock recently. But with its share…

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1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock I would buy NOW!

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has shown stellar performance in recent years. And what’s more, it is also dirt-cheap now!

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Would I invest £1,000 in this FTSE 250 recovery stock in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock was one of the biggest index gainers yesterday after it released a strong set of results.…

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This unstoppable FTSE 250 stock has touched new 5-year highs! Here’s what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has seen a superb climb up in 2021. But with the Omicron variant and macroeconomic headwinds…

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Will a weak UK economy lead to a stock market crash?

| Manika Premsingh

The latest report for the economy is disappointing, leaving Manika Premsingh speculating whether it could drive a stock market crash. 

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1 FTSE 100 stock that could outperform in 2022

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The FTSE 100 stock has seen a lot of sideways movements recently, but after its results update yesterday, Manika Premsingh…

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Go-Ahead Group has crashed 20% today! Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This UK stock looked quite promising at the start of the year, but its fortunes have turned, culminating into a…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy in 2022 and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock looks promising to Manika Premsingh in the long term, and its latest results only convince her…

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1 beaten down FTSE 250 stock that just made smart gains

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock is among the biggest gainers today, as the stock markets regain their mojo. But would Manika…

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2 FTSE 100 must-buy stocks for me in a  stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

The stock markets might be doing well, but Manika Premsingh believes that she should always be ready with her investing…

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Why I’d start investing in the stock markets now

| Manika Premsingh

According to Manika Premsingh, this would be the ideal time for her to start investing in the stock markets, if…

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Stacks of coins
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1 AIM-listed penny stock I wouldn’t miss buying in 2022

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The AIM-listed penny stock has seen an almost 70% increase in the past year. But Manika Premsingh believes that it…

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Should I sell my easyJet shares? 

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price has fallen fast in the past six months, prompting Manika Premsingh to ask if it is…

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Should I buy more of the Royal Dutch Shell stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Shell share price has risen some 27% in the last six months alone. Is it too late for Manika…

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1 near-penny stock that is unstoppable right now

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This near-penny stock has doubled its share price in the past year. But Manika Premsingh believes that its numbers suggest…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock double my money again in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has almost doubled its share price in the past year. And its latest results are encouraging…

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Stacks of coins
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This almost-penny stock just swung back into profits. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM-listed company was a penny stock a little over a year ago. It has doubled since, but can the…

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This AIM-listed penny stock could be a great buy for me in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The AIM-listed penny stock has seen a 45%+ increase over the past year. And Manika Premsingh believes it could do…

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1 FTSE 100 stock bucking the market meltdown. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen good growth in 2021 already, and unlike most of other index constituents, is rising…

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3 reasons why there could be a stock market boom in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index might be getting weaker right now, but Manika Premsingh believes that there are still three reasons…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend stocks for me to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 dividend landscape could look very different next year from how it looks now. Here is how Manika…

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Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 index crashes below 7,000 

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes that there is little doubt that the FTSE 100 index could dip below 7,000 now. But that…

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Will Rolls-Royce become a penny stock again?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed as the new coronavirus variant makes investors nervous. Will it continue to fall and…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares for me to buy in a stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index saw a sharp fall at the end of last week as concerns over the new virus…

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3 steps to earn an ongoing high-yield passive income from FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

While 2021 has been great for FTSE 100 dividend yields, Manika Premsingh believes that might not be so in 2022.…

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How I’d start investing in FTSE 100 stocks with £500

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If Manika Premsingh were to start investing today, she would take only calculated risks by limiting herself to FTSE 100…

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FTSE 100 index has its biggest fall in 20 months! Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index fell by 3.6% on Friday, showing its biggest fall since April, 2020. What is next for…

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3 dirt-cheap UK stocks with high dividend yields to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

It is surprising that these FTSE stocks are languishing considering their prospects and their high dividend yield. Manika Premsingh thinks…

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BP, Lloyds or Tesco: which FTSE 100 stock would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

All three FTSE 100 stocks have a whole lot of merit to them, believes Manika Premsingh. But which one would…

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3 beaten down FTSE 100 stocks that could explode in 2022 

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks were flying high last year, but they have hit some really bad times in 2021. Manika…

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HSBC is 1 of my top FTSE 100 picks for 2022. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price had a bad Friday, but it has been falling through much of November. What’s going on…

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Could the FTSE 250 index touch 25,000 in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has seen a continued pick up in 2021, but is the momentum enough to take it…

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How I could make a million in the stock markets starting with £10,000

| Manika Premsingh

It sounds daunting, but it is possible to make a million even by starting out with £10,000 today. Here’s how…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks under £3 to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are the next best thing to penny stocks. All three of them are priced below £3…

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3 great FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Today’s FTSE 100 market is as much of a textbook reaction to pandemic fears as they come. For Manika Premsingh…

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Why I’d buy this crashing FTSE 100 stock on a dip now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has seen a big fall in the past year, but according to Manika Premsingh, it is…

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Will stock markets crash before 2021 ends?

| Manika Premsingh

Stock markets have started the day on a difficult note as a new coronavirus variant emerges. This raises the question…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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2 penny stocks that could be great recovery plays for 2022 

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks were badly impacted by last year’s stock market crash. But as the recovery continues in 2022, these…

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