Latest articles by Dr Matthew Partridge
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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?
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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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HSBC stocks jump – is its cost-cutting plan already paying off?
HSBC's reorganisation has left questions unanswered, but otherwise the banking sector is in robust health
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Shares in luxury goods companies take a hit – will they recover?
Luxury goods companies have run into trouble, and the odds of a rapid recovery have receded. What next?
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United Airlines set for growth – should you invest?
Airlines have rebounded well after Covid, but United Airlines can soar higher
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How to prepare your portfolio for the US election
There’s still all to play for in the US election race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. What will victory for either mean for investors?
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Nestlé is in trouble as it pushes prices up
Nestlé has pushed up prices for customers and now it's suffering the consequences, leaving a spotlight on its performance and shares
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How will the UK gambling sector be hit by the Budget?
There are concerns for the UK gambling sector in the lead-up to the Autumn Budget. What could be on the cards?
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HSBC returns to cost-cutting plan
HSBC is set to revamp its commercial banking division – but will it come at a cost?
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Israel conflict: the concerns of a wider war
Israel's raids into Lebanon have raised fears of a wider war
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Pfizer shares rise as US investor takes $1 billion stake
Pfizer shares are on the up since US activist investor Starboard Value built up a stake in the drug maker. But strategic options appear limited
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Harworth doubles profit as revenue soars – should you buy?
Harworth, a specialist property developer, is well-aligned with government policies, with revenue expected to rise by over 50% this year, and a further 30% the year after.
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Middle East conflict: is an all-out war inevitable?
Events have taken an ominous turn in the Middle East after Iran’s attacks on Israel. Will Israel and its allies retaliate, and how bad can it get?
