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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Great frauds in history: the oil well that gushed fake shares
Profiles Oil man S.C. Lewis and his henchman Jacob Berman issued unauthorised shares in their Californian oil company, defrauding many of Los Angeles' most prominent citizens.
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Great frauds in history: how Elizabeth Bigley, AKA “Madame DeVere”, spirited away cash
Profiles Serial fraudster Elizabeth Bigley AKA, the “psychic” Madame Lydia DeVere, conned people into believing she was the long lost daughter of fabulously wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie.
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23 January 1967: Milton Keynes founded
Features The most famous of Britain's garden cities, Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, was founded on this day in 1967.
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22 January 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes prime minister
Features Ramsay MacDonald was one of the founder members of the Labour party, which he took to power on this day in 1924.
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Lockdown hammers commercial landlord Hammerson
News Three quarters of the tenants of shopping-centre operator Hammerson have been forced to close during the lockdown.
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Christopher Columbus Wilson: the spiv who cashed in on new-fangled radios
Profiles Christopher Columbus Wilson gave radios away to drum up business in his United Wireless Telegraph Company. The company went bankrupt and Wilson was convicted of fraud.
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China touts electric-car maker Nio as the next Tesla
News Shares in electric-car manufacturer Nio have rocketed over the past year. But can it keep motoring and live up to the hype? Matthew Partridge reports
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DoorDash won't deliver for investors. Here's how to short it
Tips American food-delivery app DoorDash can’t even make money in a pandemic. Matthew Partridge explains the best way to short it.
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A beginner’s guide to inflation – everything you need to know
Beginners' Guides One of the most frequently mentioned topics in the news these days is inflation. But what exactly is inflation and how does it affect the economy and your finances? Matthew Partridge explains the basics of inflation.
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16 January 1991: Operation Desert Storm begins
Features Coalition forces led by the US launched an operation to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi forces on this day in 1991, sending the oil price soaring.
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Volatile Christmas trading leaves more of a mess at retailer M&S
News Last year was grim for retailers, while M&S, the clothing sector’s chronic underperformer, struggled at Christmas too. Matthew Partridge reports.
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How to invest in Africa as it takes its place in the post-pandemic sun
Analysis The African Continental Free Trade Agreement has come into force. Favourable demographics, improving governance and a growing technology sector also bode well for the continent, says Matthew Partridge.
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Great frauds in history: Philip Arnold’s big diamond hoax
Profiles Philip Arnold and his cousin John Slack lured investors into their mining company by claiming to have discovered large deposit of diamonds. There were no diamonds.
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4 January 1884: Founding of the Fabian Society
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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How my trading tips fared in 2020
Tips Winning ideas included going long media group ITV and shorting electric-lorry maker Nikola
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Great frauds in history: rogue trader Kweku Adoboli’s £1.4bn loss
Profiles Kweku Adoboli's risky trading and his desperate attempts to cover it up wiped £2.7bn off UBS’s market capitalisation.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Poland’s Punk project punished
News Polish software group CD Projekt’s much-hyped game Cyberpunk 2077 was expected to sell around 30 million copies at $60 each. But Sony pulled it from stores after it was fund to be full of bugs.
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Frasers Group in the firing line after profit warning
News Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, is not the only retailer set to suffer now that new Covid restrictions have been introduced. Matthew Partridge reports
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19 December 1932: BBC World Service begins
Features The first royal Christmas message by George V gave the fledgling World Service an early boost six days after it was founded in 1932.
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18 December 1878: the end of the Molly Maguires
Features On this day in 1878, the Molly Maguires – a secret society formed in Ireland – ceased to exist with the hanging of the last of 20 condemned members of the group in the United States.
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AstraZeneca turns the tables as it acquires US pharmaceutical firm Alexion
News AstraZeneca, the British pharma giant, was almost swallowed up by Pfizer a few years ago. Now it has struck a megadeal of its own. Matthew Partridge reports
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Great Frauds in History: Robert Schuyler’s illicit share issue
Profiles Robert Schuyler was known as “America’s first railroad king” issued millions of dollars' worth of fraudulent shares in his company, and kept the money, fleeing to France when his scam was exposed.
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Ocado won’t deliver for investors: here's how to play it
Tips Sales are surging at online grocer Ocado, but consistent profitability has proved elusive. The share price is heading for a fall, says Matthew Partridge.
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12 December 1914: NYSE resumes stock trading
Features On this day in 1914, the New York Stock Exchange reopened for business after being closed at the outbreak of the First World War.
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