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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Thornbury Castle: a castle stay with pedigree
MoneyWeek Travel Few stately hotels can rival the fascinating history of Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire – or the opulence, says Matthew Partridge
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Is Alpha Group a good buy?
Alpha Group helps clients manage risks such as foreign exchange. After being promoted to the London Stock Exchange, does the stock still rally?
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Money talks at the Edinburgh Fringe
Matthew Partridge rounds up the best money-themed shows at the Edinburgh Festival.
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Kellanova shares surge by 16%
Shares in Pringles maker, Kellanova, hiked by 16% – should you buy?
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Intel stocks slump – can the chipmaker make a comeback?
Semiconductor maker, Intel, missed the boom in the sector thanks to its focus on PCs. Is it too late to catch up with its rivals?
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz for US election run. Will it make a difference?
Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate – does she have a chance against Trump?
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BP shares bounce back due to shareholder returns – is it good enough?
BP shareholders can expect to pocket a billion-dollar payout due to unexpectedly high profits. But are investors convinced?
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Diageo announces first sales slump since the pandemic
British drinks company Diageo seems to have lost its spirits after losing almost a tenth of its shares. Do troubles lie ahead for the Guinness maker?
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Reckitt Benckiser shares hit 10-year low over baby formula fears
Household goods giant Reckitt Benckiser’s shares slumped after rival Abbott's $495 million baby formula lawsuit. Should investors be worried?
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Vistry sales improve – should you buy into the boom?
Housebuilder Vistry’s unusual business model has fuelled rapid sales growth amid a sluggish private sales market
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Maduro clings to power in Venezuela – can he last?
While Maduro clung to his presidential seat, Venezuela's election protests paint a different picture
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Could Kamala Harris be America's next president?
Kamala Harris is yet to become the Democratic nominee – but when she does, can she beat Trump?
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Netflix steams ahead of its competitors
Netflix has beaten its rivals, so how can it keep growing?
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Review: The Bath Priory – a charming stay in an elegant city
MoneyWeek Travel Matthew Partridge visits the Roman ruins and takes the waters at The Bath Priory hotel’s luxurious spa
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Donald Trump: America's political violence
The unsettling attack on Donald Trump has meant the US election has taken another dark turn
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Ocado shares jump by a fifth
Ocado takes a turn for the better after attractive profit forecasts were announced
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Is local production making a comeback?
Companies return production closer to home and shorten their supply chains due to the pandemic and geopolitical turmoil. How should investors react?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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French election: an unexpected win for the left-wing
The snap French election delivered a stalemate. What does this mean for the country's stability?
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Ocado shares plunge after FTSE 100 demotion
Ocado remains unprofitable and overvalued. Is it time to let go of the online supermarket?
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Paramount merger: what does this mean for its shares?
The Paramount merger with Skydance Media will create a group worth $28 billion. But what will this mean for its stock?
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Indivior shares plunge as it's set to discontinue a key treatment
Indivior shares dip as its key treatments disappoint the market. What happens next?
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Should Joe Biden withdraw his candidacy?
After Joe Biden's presidential debate appearance on TV, it's left people asking if he's fit to run in the election
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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BP is moving away from its oil output target
Oil giant BP has retreated further from its target to cut oil output. Where does that leave the sector’s net-zero credentials?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Should you invest in Axos Bank?
Axos Financial is highly exposed to America’s commercial-property slump
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