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.
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Latest articles by Dr Matthew Partridge
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Mike Ashley picks over Debenhams’ carcass
News Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is attempting a “last-minute rescue” of Debenhams.
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The business rates bust-up as retailers hand back cash
News Supermarkets and other stores that had come under fire for accepting a business-rates holiday have given the money back. Matthew Partridge reports
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Great Frauds in History: Michael Meehan’s market manipulation
Profiles Stockbroker Michael Meehan manipulated the markets, driving stock prices up and making a mint.
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5 December 1933: prohibition ends in America
Features On this day in 1933, America finally gave up on its futile attempt at alcohol prohibition, which had begun with the passing of the 18th Amendment in 1919.
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Lloyds poaches its new boss from HSBC
News The high-street lender has appointed Charlie Nunn, HSBC’s head of wealth management, to be its new CEO. He faces a towering in-tray. Matthew Partridge reports
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Debenhams closes its doors
News Debenhams is to close all of its 124 stores after JD Sports ended discussions over a rescue deal.
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Great frauds in history: Meyer Blinder's Blind ’em & Rob ’em
Profiles Meyer Blinder’s brokerage firm cold-called unsuspecting punters and pumped shares in fraudulent shell companies while stiffing them with huge commissions.
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How to take a punt on the cruising sector’s comeback
Tips The outlook for cruise operators is improving rapidly, says Matthew Partridge, so the sector’s third-largest operator is a buy.
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28 November 1660: the Royal Society is founded
Features After the restoration of the monarchy, members of the “Invisible College” asked King Charles II to approve their scientific and literary society. A Royal Charter was granted two years later.
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27 November 1967: Charles de Gaulle vetoes Britain's entry to the EEC
Features On this day in 1967, French president Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain's attempt to join the European Economic Community, claiming Britain didn’t agree with the core ideas of integration.
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AA reaches the end of the public road in private equity takeover
News The AA says it is inclined to recommend a £218m takeover proposal from from a private equity firm.
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More good news as AstraZeneca finds a third Covid vaccine
News Another week, another Covid-19 vaccine. This one from AstraZeneca and Oxford University is homegrown and ready to roll out fast. Matthew Partridge reports
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Great frauds in history: John MacGregor’s dodgy loans
Profiles When the Royal British Bank fell on hard times, founder John MacGregor started falsifying the accounts and paying dividends out of capital. The bank finally collapsed with liabilities of £539,131
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21 November 1969: The first permanent Arpanet link
Features A milestone in the formation of the internet, the first permanent Arpanet link was established on this day in 1969.
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Will JD Sports rescue Debenhams?
News JD Sports has emerged as a “serious contender” to rescue Debenhams, a move that would escalate its rivalry with Mike Ashley, owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser.
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20 November 1974: the US government launches an antitrust suit against AT&T
Features On this day in 1974, the US government launch an antitrust suit against AT&T to break its stranglehold on the American telephone network.
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Moderna’s “stunning” second vaccine
News America’s Moderna has come up with a vaccine even more promising than last week’s offering from Pfizer and BioNTech. Matthew Partridge reports
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The best ways to invest in a resurgent Germany – Europe‘s economic engine
Tips Germany is the most resilient and dynamic economy in a struggling region. Matthew Partridge reviews its strengths, explains how it is rectifying its weaknesses and highlights the best ways to invest.
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Great frauds in history… William Strahan’s stolen bonds
Profiles Eton-educated William Snow, AKA William Strahan, inherited a huge fortune and joined the family bank. On the face of it he was a pillar of respectable society. But he and his partners sold investors' assets to bail themselves out when they went broke.
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Trading: time to throw out your Twitter shares
Tips Twitter, the social network, faces both short and long-term headwinds, says Matthew Partridge. Here's how to play the shares.
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14 November 1995: US government shuts down
Features On this day in 1995, the US government shut down museums and national parks after Bill Clinton and Congress were unable to agree on a budget.
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13 November 1947: Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK-47 makes its debut
Features Russian Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK-47 assault rifle was first demonstrated to Soviet officials on this day in 1947.
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RSA takeover news gets shareholders excited
News Shares in insurance group RSA surged by nearly 50% last week after news of a possible takeover.
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Sainsbury’s job cuts make business sense, but leave a sour taste
News The job cuts have left a sour taste as they have come with a dividend payout and follow a business-rates holiday. Matthew Partridge reports.
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