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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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Would I buy these 2 high-performing penny stocks for 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks made great gains over the past year, but their progress is losing steam. Are they still buys…

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I was right about the Royal Mail share price. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Mail share price has risen 20% in the past month, but can it continue to rise or is…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I wouldn’t miss buying now

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 banks could see far bigger growth in 2022 than they have so far as the economy recovers…

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The Cineworld share price just fell to 1-year lows! Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price fell over 10% in early trading today. While it has recovered a bit now, it is…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold for 10 years 

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are not the cheapest, but they are cheaper than many other index constituents. And they have…

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With £1k to invest, here’s how I’d select the best dividend stocks to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are on the rise, but as a long-term investor, Manika Premsingh wants to ensure that she gets the best…

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How I would invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today 

| Manika Premsingh

The Stocks and Shares ISA could cut back on Manika Premsingh’s tax expenses at a time when inflation is rising…

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2 renewable energy stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| Manika Premsingh

There is uncertainty about the stock markets for now, but one long-term trend is clear. And that is the rise…

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The 3 best FTSE 100 stocks I would buy in a stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh is optimistic about the stock markets, but she believes it is always a good idea to be prepared…

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1 FTSE 100 and 1 FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

As Manika Premsingh plans investments for 2022, the opportunity to earn from dividend stocks looks particularly rich. Here are two…

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Could the FTSE 100 index touch 8,000 in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

After years in limbo, could the FTSE 100 index continue its forward momentum in 2022? Or is it destined to…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in December for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are attractive to this Fool for different reasons. Some are seeing an upturn in demand, others…

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3 unstoppable FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have seen fantastic growth over time, and could continue to do so. And a Stocks and…

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Inflation in newspapers
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Inflation’s at 4.2%! 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

As inflation rises, real returns both in terms of passive income and capital gains are could be reduced. Here are…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 250 stocks are not normally associated with high dividend yields, but there are exceptions. Like these two, which offer…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stocks to buy as e-commerce booms

| Manika Premsingh

Despite a boom in e-commerce, these FTSE 250 stocks look cheap, at least according to one valuation measure. And their…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100 stocks for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 Index has many gems that can be great investments for this Fool. Here are two examples of…

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I’d buy this absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 10.4% yield

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has been attractive in the recent past for its relatively low price and its sky-high dividend…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price continue to rise?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has had it good in 2021 so far. And more positive developments bode well for it.…

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1 FTSE 100 stock with 5% dividends I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock’s dividend yield is not the highest, but it is dependable, which is far more than what…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in a stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

This Fool believes that these two healthy FTSE 100 stocks have uncomfortably high prices right now, making them the perfect…

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Here is 1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock that could keep booming

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has already seen an impressive increase over the past year, but this Fool believes that its…

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When will the Lloyds Bank share price touch 60p again?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has strengthened in November, which gives this Fool hope that there are even better days…

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Here’s why Cineworld stock is my contrarian pick for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has disappointed in recent months on Covid-19-related uncertainty. But this Fool believes that it can do…

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2 penny stocks to buy for £1,000 today

| Manika Premsingh

The best penny stocks to buy, according to this Fool, are those that could see rapid growth over time. These…

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2 FTSE 100 no-brainer bargain buys for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

As the FTSE 100 index stays strong, there are increasingly fewer bargain buys around. But this Fool believes that these…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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Here are 2 cheap FTSE 100 alternatives to penny stocks 

| Manika Premsingh

Penny stocks are attractive, but these FTSE 100 stocks could just be the next-best alternative buys for this Fool. 

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Warren Buffett says this on inflation. Here’s what it means for my portfolio

| Manika Premsingh

Legendary investor Warren Buffett said something interesting about inflation recently, that could impact how this Fool next makes her FTSE…

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1 absurdly cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is unbelievably cheap to this Fool considering that it is in a promising sector and pays…

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How I’d invest £500 in dirt-cheap stocks for a steady passive income

| Manika Premsingh

This Fool believes that there are a number of high-quality stocks around today that offer high dividends at low relative…

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2 penny stocks that could see explosive growth over time

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks might have not gone anywhere since their listing earlier in the year, but they do have the…

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This penny stock has plunged 20% in a year. Here’s why I’d buy it

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has seen a sharp share price crash over the past year, but this Fool thinks it could…

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FTSE 100: 1 of my best stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock’s price is gravity-defying despite the fact that it functions in a sector sensitive to business cycles.…

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Businessman touching on number 2022 for preparation
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Will the stock markets crash in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

While there is much to be optimistic about as far as 2022 is concerned, this Fool thinks it is a…

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This crashing FTSE 100 stock is my contrarian pick for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock just saw a spectacular share price crash. But this Fool believes that it is just the…

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Businessman touching on number 2022 for preparation
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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy with £1k for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has been a rewarding one for this Fool in the past. And going by its results…

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3 FTSE 250 penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 penny stocks have been hit by the pandemic and lockdowns, but they are ready to rise in…

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1 unexpected FTSE 250 renewable energy stock to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

When this Fool thinks of renewable energy stocks, this FTSE 250 stock would usually be nowhere in the picture. Yet…

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Why 2022 could be the year of the Cineworld share price

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has gone nowhere recently. But various factors make this Fool believe that 2022 could be a…

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Is this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock a falling knife or a bargain buy?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen a steep share price fall from earlier this year. Can it recover or should…

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