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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Pet ownership is set to increase – here's how to profit
Analysis A record six out of ten households now owns some sort of pet – and Pets at Home is a cheap way to play the trend. Matthew Partridge explains how.
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What to buy as the tech-stock bull market crashes
Cover Story The decade-long bull market in tech stocks has come to a rapid halt. Investors need to distinguish solid stocks from speculative ones rather than just buying the dip, says Matthew Partridge
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JD Sports will get back on track – here's how to play it
Tips Sportswear retailer JD Sports was a profitable trade in 2019 and is worth watching again, says Matthew Partridge.
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Retail therapy: two of Britain's biggest commercial landlords set to merge
News Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties, two of London’s leading leisure landlords, are planning to merge – if they can get the deal past regulators. Matthew Partridge reports
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Ellenborough Park: a winning country house hotel
Reviews Come to Ellenborough Park for the horse racing, stay for the fine dining, says Matthew Partridge
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Domino’s Pizza’s share price will heat up again – here's how to play it
Tips Investors have lost their appetite for Domino’s Pizza chain, but the shares are cheap, says Matthew Partridge.
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Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid dilemma
News Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid strategy is toast, but strongmen don’t say so. Matthew Partridge reports.
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The Lygon Arms: a Cotswolds hotel full of history
Reviews The Lygon Arms in Broadway is such an impressive hotel that some people never want to leave, says Matthew Partridge.
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Why new technology is the future of the construction industry
Cover Story The construction industry faces many challenges. New technologies from augmented reality and digitisation to exoskeletons and robotics can help solve them. Matthew Partridge reports.
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Why and how to short Coinbase shares
Tips Coinbase, the only listed cryptocurrency exchange, will struggle to stay ahead of circling rivals. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
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Why it’s time to buy shares in Asos
Tips Shares in Asos, the once-pricey online fashion retailer, are on sale – snap them up while they're cheap, says Matthew Partridge.
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Five ways to use the psychology of investing to profit
Advice Irrational emotions have a large impact on markets. In this extract from his new book, Matthew Partridge discusses how to curb your own flaws and take advantage of those of others
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Minster Mill: a riverside break in Oxfordshire
Reviews Enjoy walks, fishing, horse riding – and learn how to throw an axe. Matthew Partridge reports
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How Covid-19 changed biotechnology – and how you can invest
Cover Story The pandemic has exacted a huge human and financial toll, but it has also transformed scientific research in ways that will deliver huge benefits for healthcare. Matthew Partridge reports.
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Travel: come ye to Hampton Court
Reviews Hampton Court Palace, the favourite of kings and courtiers, remains well worth a visit today, says Matthew Partridge
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How to short-sell Trump’s media empire
Tips Donald Trump’s would-be media empire looks like a promising target for short sellers. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
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China’s largest real estate broker and why you should short its shares
Tips Evergrande isn’t the only Chinese real estate group facing an uncertain future. KE Holdings is too. Matthew Partridge explains how to short it.
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HubSpot: a tech stock set to tumble
Tips US tech stocks have had a fantastic couple of years. But this year is unlikely to be so bullish for high-fliers that can’t turn big profits.
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Fintech: how to profit as technology transforms banking around the world
Cover Story Financial technology – from apps to APIs to the cloud – is rapidly transforming financial services. This will spell doom for some incumbent firms, while others are set to win big. Matthew Partridge looks at how to find the winners.
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How my stock trading tips fared in 2021
Tips Successful bets have included construction group Morgan Sindall and US housebuilder DR Horton
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National Express: a stock worth a second ride
Tips Coach company National Express is geographically diverse and cheap. Matthew Partridge picks the best way to play the share price.
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JD Wetherspoon: why investors should head to the pub
Tips Pub group JD Wetherspoon is a solid operator, and is due a bounce when the pandemic eases. Matthew Partridge picks the best way to play it.
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Power your portfolio with renewable-energy stocks
Tips The COP26 conference showed that fossil fuels are on their way out. This is a big opportunity for companies developing the equipment and technology that will make green energy viable, says Matthew Partridge
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Travel: a modern-day pilgrimage to Canterbury
Reviews Those who follow in the footsteps of Chaucer’s travellers will find plenty to amuse themselves in Canterbury, says Matthew Partridge
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