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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Lucknam Park Hotel review: a stately stay in the country
MoneyWeek Travel Matthew Partridge tries his hand at horse riding at the luxury Lucknam Park Hotel in Wiltshire.
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MoneyWeek book reviews: December 2023
MoneyWeek Culture A bumper crop of book reviews from the front lines of business and politics.
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Trading terms: The Santa Rally
Glossary Will the Santa Rally result in its traditional December effect on global markets?
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OpenAI – corporate drama unleashed
OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, was in uproar as its boss was booted out, briefly snapped up by Microsoft and then brought back again.
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MoneyWeek book and theatre review: 17 November 2023
MoneyWeek Culture The latest book and theatre reviews from the expert team here at MoneyWeek.
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SoftBank’s shares slump on quarterly loss
Japanese investment group SoftBank’s technology funds have struggled, not least because of an investment in WeWork.
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Populist right takes Holland
The Dutch elections have wider political significance.
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EasyJet shares rise after record results
The EasyJet group has shrugged off the cost-of-living crisis, restarted dividends and shares look good value.
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M&S shares shift from frumpy to fabulous as pre-tax profits are up by 56%
M&S is performing strongly and has announced it will pay a dividend for the first time since the pandemic.
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What is Vix – the fear index?
What is Vix? We explain how the fear index could guide your investment decisions.
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Time to invest in the next agricultural revolution
As the global demand for food increases, food producers are seeking to lower their carbon emissions. Technology will help meet both goals.
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MoneyWeek TV and book review: 3 November 2023
MoneyWeek Culture The latest TV and book reviews from the expert team here at MoneyWeek.
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Hotel Indigo Durham review: a delightful stay in Durham – MoneyWeek travel
MoneyWeek Travel During a stay at the Hotel Indigo Durham sees Matthew Partridge revisit his old student stomping grounds.
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MoneyWeek book review: 27 October 2023
MoneyWeek Books The latest book news and reviews from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Betting on US politics – who'll be the next US President?
In the latest betting on US politics, with just over a year until the next US presidential election, punters pick Donald Trump as the favourite.
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A tale of two villages in the Cotswolds
Matthew Partridge explores The Slaughters Manor House in Gloucestershire and its environs
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The travel sector is taking off
Two years after the global economy gradually began to reopen, the travel industry is in rude health – and the long-term outlook remains compelling, says Matthew Partridge
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A luxury stock to buy at a high street price
Investors wrongly consider Watches of Switzerland a high-street outlet.
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Marine North Berwick review: Scotland’s magical bird isles
Matthew Partridge combines a stay at Marine North Berwick with a visit to see the puffins
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Invest in lucrative luxury goods
The long-term outlook for luxury is compelling. Matthew Partridge explains how to profit
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Diagnosing cancer more deftly will pay dividends
Given that 50% of Britons will develop cancer during their lifetimes, we need to get better at detecting it, says Matthew Partridge. These firms are leading the technological charge.
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Fairmont Windsor Park: a royal wonderland
Reviews Matthew Partridge enjoys fine dining and elegant luxury at this chic countryside hotel
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Adidas still has a lot to prove
Analysis Sportswear giant Adidas is struggling to offset the impact of a boycott by Chinese consumers and the Kanye West scandal. Matthew Partridge reports
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6 natural gas stocks to buy to profit from the gas gold rush
Tips Natural gas will be a crucial source of power for years to come, says Matthew Partridge. Here are six natural gas stocks to buy to benefit.
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