AUTHOR
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. He is currently in the process of finalising a second book, Investing Explained: The Accessible Guide to Building an Investment Portfolio, due to be published by Kogan Page in early 2022.
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
Retail therapy: two of Britain's biggest commercial landlords set to merge
Property
Retail therapy: two of Britain's biggest commercial landlords set to merge
Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties, two of London’s leading leisure landlords, are planning to merge – if they can get the deal past regulators. Matth…
11 May 2022
Ellenborough Park: a winning country house hotel
Travel and holidays
Ellenborough Park: a winning country house hotel
Come to Ellenborough Park for the horse racing, stay for the fine dining, says Matthew Partridge
11 May 2022
Domino’s Pizza’s share price will heat up again – here's how to play it
Trading
Domino’s Pizza’s share price will heat up again – here's how to play it
Investors have lost their appetite for Domino’s Pizza chain, but the shares are cheap, says Matthew Partridge.
10 May 2022
Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid dilemma
Chinese economy
Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid dilemma
Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid strategy is toast, but strongmen don’t say so. Matthew Partridge reports.
4 May 2022
The Lygon Arms: a Cotswolds hotel full of history
Travel and holidays
The Lygon Arms: a Cotswolds hotel full of history
The Lygon Arms in Broadway is such an impressive hotel that some people never want to leave, says Matthew Partridge.
4 May 2022
Why new technology is the future of the construction industry
Global Economy
Why new technology is the future of the construction industry
The construction industry faces many challenges. New technologies from augmented reality and digitisation to exoskeletons and robotics can help solve …
18 Apr 2022
Why and how to short Coinbase shares
Trading
Why and how to short Coinbase shares
Coinbase, the only listed cryptocurrency exchange, will struggle to stay ahead of circling rivals. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
25 Mar 2022
Why it’s time to buy shares in Asos
Trading
Why it’s time to buy shares in Asos
Shares in Asos, the once-pricey online fashion retailer, are on sale – snap them up while they're cheap, says Matthew Partridge.
15 Mar 2022
Five ways to use the psychology of investing to profit
Investment strategy
Five ways to use the psychology of investing to profit
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 tak…
11 Mar 2022
Minster Mill: a riverside break in Oxfordshire
Travel and holidays
Minster Mill: a riverside break in Oxfordshire
Enjoy walks, fishing, horse riding – and learn how to throw an axe. Matthew Partridge reports
11 Mar 2022
How Covid-19 changed biotechnology – and how you can invest
Biotech stocks
How Covid-19 changed biotechnology – and how you can invest
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 …
4 Mar 2022
Travel: come ye to Hampton Court
Travel and holidays
Travel: come ye to Hampton Court
Hampton Court Palace, the favourite of kings and courtiers, remains well worth a visit today, says Matthew Partridge
25 Feb 2022
How to short-sell Trump’s media empire
Trading
How to short-sell Trump’s media empire
Donald Trump’s would-be media empire looks like a promising target for short sellers. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
16 Feb 2022
China’s largest real estate broker and why you should short its shares
Trading
China’s largest real estate broker and why you should short its shares
Evergrande isn’t the only Chinese real estate group facing an uncertain future. KE Holdings is too. Matthew Partridge explains how to short it.
2 Feb 2022
Isa basics: what you need to know
Isas
Isa basics: what you need to know
All you need to know about how Isas work, including how much you can pay in, what you can hold, and how to transfer an Isa.
28 Jan 2022
HubSpot: a tech stock set to tumble
Trading
HubSpot: a tech stock set to tumble
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.
18 Jan 2022
Fintech: how to profit as technology transforms banking around the world
Share tips
Fintech: how to profit as technology transforms banking around the world
Financial technology – from apps to APIs to the cloud – is rapidly transforming financial services. This will spell doom for some incumbent firms, whi…
14 Jan 2022
How my stock trading tips fared in 2021
Trading
How my stock trading tips fared in 2021
Successful bets have included construction group Morgan Sindall and US housebuilder DR Horton
30 Dec 2021
National Express: a stock worth a second ride
Trading
National Express: a stock worth a second ride
Coach company National Express is geographically diverse and cheap. Matthew Partridge picks the best way to play the share price.
19 Dec 2021
JD Wetherspoon: why investors should head to the pub
Trading
JD Wetherspoon: why investors should head to the pub
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.
6 Dec 2021
Power your portfolio with renewable-energy stocks
Renewables
Power your portfolio with renewable-energy stocks
The COP26 conference showed that fossil fuels are on their way out. This is a big opportunity for companies developing the equipment and technology th…
3 Dec 2021
Travel: a modern-day pilgrimage to Canterbury
Travel and holidays
Travel: a modern-day pilgrimage to Canterbury
Those who follow in the footsteps of Chaucer’s travellers will find plenty to amuse themselves in Canterbury, says Matthew Partridge
26 Nov 2021
Pick up a bargain investment at Sainsbury's
Trading
Pick up a bargain investment at Sainsbury's
J Sainsbury is cheap and could soon be the subject of a private-equity bid. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
8 Nov 2021
Back on track: why you should invest in railways
Share tips
Back on track: why you should invest in railways
Rail transport suffered a severe blow in the pandemic. But while post-Covid-19 working patterns may reduce revenue, trends in technology, long-distanc…
22 Oct 2021
Airtel Africa has growth on speed dial. Here's how to play it
Trading
Airtel Africa has growth on speed dial. Here's how to play it
Mobile-phone group Airtel Africa is cashing in on the rise of the continent's digital economy and looks set for years of rapid expansion, says Matthew…
22 Oct 2021
Trading: stash the family cash in this cheap wealth management firm
Trading
Trading: stash the family cash in this cheap wealth management firm
Wealth management is a growth market. Rathbone Brothers should be a prime beneficiary – and looks cheap. Matthew Partridge explains the best way to pl…
12 Oct 2021
The style and glamour of the Goodwood Revival
Travel and holidays
The style and glamour of the Goodwood Revival
Matthew Partridge talks to a motor-sports legend about the appeal of the Goodwood Revival car festival.
1 Oct 2021
Ensign Group: profiting from US private care
Trading
Ensign Group: profiting from US private care
Nursing and care-home specialist Ensign Group should thrive as Americans age. Matthew Partridge picks the best way to play it.
28 Sep 2021
Royal Mail will deliver for investors – here's how to play it
Trading
Royal Mail will deliver for investors – here's how to play it
Royal Mail Group has found its feet in the past 18 months and looks cheap. Matthew Partridge looks at how to trade the shares.
14 Sep 2021
How you can profit from the power of the grey pound
Share tips
How you can profit from the power of the grey pound
Higher life expectancy and surging asset prices have proved a boon for the baby-boomer generation, which has accumulated vast wealth. Younger generati…
10 Sep 2021
Sony A7c: a pro-level camera at an affordable price
Toys and gadgets
Sony A7c: a pro-level camera at an affordable price
The Sony A7c will give you high-quality photographs without breaking the bank, says Matthew Partridge
3 Sep 2021
Edinburgh beyond the Fringe
Travel and holidays
Edinburgh beyond the Fringe
The Edinburgh festivals, and the city itself, remain well worth a visit, says Matthew Partridge
3 Sep 2021
Trading: how to cash in on America's hot housing market
Trading
Trading: how to cash in on America's hot housing market
Homebuilder Pultegroup is perfectly placed to cash in on the US housing boom. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
18 Aug 2021
AstraZeneca’s Covid troubles could see it pull out of making vaccines
Biotech stocks
AstraZeneca’s Covid troubles could see it pull out of making vaccines
AstraZeneca has suffered a series of setbacks with its Covid-19 jab and may exit the inoculation subsector altogether. Matthew Partridge reports
6 Aug 2021
HSBC’s profits surge – but will the share price?
Bank stocks
HSBC’s profits surge – but will the share price?
Pre-tax profits at banking giant HSBC rose from $1.1bn last year to $5.1bn in 2021, but the share price remains depressed.
6 Aug 2021
How to profit from pampered pets beyond the pandemic
Share tips
How to profit from pampered pets beyond the pandemic
Covid-19 has greatly boosted ownership. But the market had been expanding for years, and demographic, cultural and medical trends all point to long-te…
30 Jul 2021