Latest articles by Dr Matthew Partridge
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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?
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Qualcomm could acquire rival Intel – but securing the deal won't be easy
A tie-up between Qualcomm and its semiconductor rival Intel would be a coup. But multiple regulatory and commercial hurdles lie ahead.
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Google's legal challenges – could it be broken up?
Google is fending off legal challenges from both the EU and the US. But would breaking it up actually work?
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The US election has witnessed more political violence, just how ugly could it get?
US Election Donald Trump is at the center of the US election yet again, but not for good reason. Will there be a peaceful handover of power in 2025?
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Apple shares slide amid underwhelming demand for new iPhone
Apple shares fell last week after disappointing demand for the new iPhone 16 Pro. Can Apple depend on AI to give it a boost?
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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms bleeds money – what happens now?
Riot Platforms struggles to make a profit and looks absurdly overvalued. Are troubles brewing?
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Shares in gambling group Entain rise
Shares in Entain rose by 5% after three years of the stock sliding. Is more luck on the cards for the gambling group?
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Michel Barnier is the new French PM – so, what now?
After a 'stolen election', Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator has been appointed as France's new prime minister. What does it mean for France?
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Takeover bid for Japan's 7-Eleven owner from Canadian chain
The Japanese operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores is being wooed by a Canadian peer. But securing a deal won’t be easy
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The far-right AfD win big in German elections. So what now?
The far-right AfD celebrate a troubling win in Germany. Should politicians treat this warning seriously?
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Volkswagen mulls closure of German factories
Why is Volkswagen considering the closures and how is the carmaker performing?
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The battle against heart disease and how to invest in it
Heart disease is soaring due to rising obesity and an ageing population. But new drugs, treatments and diagnostic tools are on the way.
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M&S recovery has momentum: will it stick?
After years of decline, M&S seems to have turned a corner. But is this just a “dead cat bounce”?
