Dr Matthew Partridge
Matthew graduated from the University of Durham in 2004; he then gained an MSc, followed by a PhD at the London School of Economics.
He has previously written for a wide range of publications, including the Guardian and the Economist, and also helped to run a newsletter on terrorism. He has spent time at Lehman Brothers, Citigroup and the consultancy Lombard Street Research.
Matthew is the author of Superinvestors: Lessons from the greatest investors in history, published by Harriman House, which has been translated into several languages. His second book, Investing Explained: The Accessible Guide to Building an Investment Portfolio, is published by Kogan Page.
As senior writer, he writes the shares and politics & economics pages, as well as weekly Blowing It and Great Frauds in History columns He also writes a fortnightly reviews page and trading tips, as well as regular cover stories and multi-page investment focus features.
Follow Matthew on Twitter: @DrMatthewPartri
Latest articles by Dr Matthew Partridge
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Rolls-Royce stock jumps 15% – could it climb further?
Aircraft-engine group Rolls-Royce’s CEO has been hailed as a hero for spearheading the firm’s recovery. And the future looks bright, says Matthew Partridge
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Prosus to buy Just Eat for €4.1bn as takeaway boom fades
Food-delivery platform Just Eat has been gobbled up by a Dutch rival. Now there could be further consolidation in the sector
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Drone company Red Cat Holdings sees shares tumble
Red Cat, the unprofitable and inefficient US drone manufacturer is set to slide
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Investors should rise with the dawn of the African century
Africa has a troubled history and recent years have been difficult. But conditions are ripe for a turnaround in its fortunes – investors should get in early
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Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu talks to MoneyWeek about AI
Interview Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Prize winner and professor at MIT tells Matthew Partridge why the gains from AI have been overhyped
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What does a BP and Shell merger mean for the UK oil industry?
BP’s struggles have made it vulnerable to a takeover. Could it merge with Shell to create a British behemoth?
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Trump's tariffs and a shrinking market for alcohol deal double blow to Diageo
Donald Trump's tariffs are a further headache for drinks giant Diageo, which is already being buffeted by a decline in alcohol consumption.
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Luxury stocks rally after Richemont sales boom
Cartier owner Richemont’s robust results have boosted sentiment about luxury stocks – but are investors getting carried away?
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How to profit from the scramble for metals and minerals
Copper and other metals will be vital in the transition to cleaner technologies and artificial intelligence. Soaring demand is pushing prices up
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Why Sezzle's shares may be overvalued
Sezzle, the US buy-now-pay-later provider, is resting on shaky foundations. Is it time to sell this stock?
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What MoneyWeek writers read and watched in 2024
Here's a roundup of MoneyWeek's favourite books, films and TV shows in 2024
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4 January 1884: The Fabian Society was founded
Features Rapid economic change in the 19th century didn't benefit everybody. On 4 January 1884, the Fabian Society was established in London to redress the balance.
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Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved for £3.6bn
Royal Mail is now owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, following a £3.6 billion takeover
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How my tips fared in 2024
My tips have yielded a profit and the open positions are proving lucrative, too
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Invest in sports: how to profit from the booming industry
Whether it’s backing sports teams, the media networks that buy the rights or the firms that make the clobber, opportunities abound for investors
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Christmas at Chatsworth: review of The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow
MoneyWeek Travel Matthew Partridge gets into the festive spirit at The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow and the Christmas market at Chatsworth
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UnitedHealth shares slump — is the US healthcare industry in trouble?
The murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has shone a spotlight on a struggling US healthcare industry with an inauspicious outlook
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Warren Buffet invests in Domino’s – should you buy?
What makes Domino's a compelling investment for Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway, and should you buy the UK-listed takeaway pizza chain?
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Vaccine maker shares slump after Trump picks RFK Jr as next US health secretary
Drugmakers' shares slumped after RFK Jr, a vaccine sceptic, was appointed as the next US Health Secretary. How will this affect drug companies?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Should you invest in Trainline?
Ticket seller Trainline offers a useful service – and good prospects for investors
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How to invest in US small caps
For more than a decade, US small caps have lagged their larger counterparts. There are signs this is starting to change – here's how to stock up
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BT cuts revenue forecast – what's next for the telecoms giant?
BT has trimmed its sales forecast, but the overall outlook remains positive and big investors have bought in. Should you invest?
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Oil sector off the boil: what happens now?
Oil giants BP and Shell are starting to struggle amid a glut of black gold. And growth in demand looks likely to slow
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Invest in Hilton Foods: a tasty UK food supplier
Hilton Foods is a keenly priced opportunity in an unglamorous sector
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