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Bernd Struben

Bernd Struben

Bernd Struben earned his BA in economics from the University of Michigan in 1991, with post-graduate studies in environmental economics at the University of Connecticut. Over the years he’s written about and analysed the tourism industry in the Caribbean; Europe’s commercial real estate markets; and, since moving to Australia in 2010, global and Aussie share markets. Bernd studies geopolitical and macroeconomic trends, alongside sector and company specific data, to gauge what he believes could be tomorrow's best investments. In his free time, you might find Bernd at the beach with his family or working on his next science fiction novel.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? These 2 ASX All Ords shares trade ex-dividend next week!

| Bernd Struben

With ex-dividend dates fast approaching, passive income investors will need to act soon.

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Energy Shares

1 ASX penny stock I'd buy now while it's only 5 cents

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX penny stock has outsized growth potential.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just crumbled on today's inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the latest Australian inflation news.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold shares soaring on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are piling into these three gold miners today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price tumbles amid ongoing lithium price weakness

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Mineral Resources share price on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price slides on rare earths revenue headwinds

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Lynas share price today.

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Small Cap Shares

How this 'rare window of opportunity' is opening for ASX small-cap shares

| Bernd Struben

The senior fund managers at Ophir believe ASX small-cap stocks are set to trounce their larger peers.

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Resources Shares

ASX copper stocks in the spotlight as the red metal soars to 2-year highs

| Bernd Struben

The copper price is up 15% in 2024. Can the red metal’s bull run continue?

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in Mesoblast shares a month ago you'd have $15,636 now!

| Bernd Struben

Mesoblast shares have been on a tear this past month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income shares paying 8% and 13% yields

| Bernd Struben

I think both these high yielding ASX dividend stocks offer long-term passive income potential.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with Droneshield shares today?

| Bernd Struben

In the last two trading days Droneshield shares leapt 19% then tumbled 16%. So, what’s happening today?

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is primed to soar another 8% in 2024

| Bernd Struben

This leading asset manager sees the stars aligning for the ASX 200 to soar into 2025.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's why tomorrow is shaping up to be a big day

| Bernd Struben

Why is Wednesday so important for Woodside shareholders?

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Materials Shares

3 key takeaways for ASX lithium share investors from Pilbara Minerals report

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX lithium share investors learn from Pilbara Minerals' latest sales and production results?

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Gold

Buying ASX gold shares? Here's where this top fundie sees 'multi-bagger' gains on offer

| Bernd Struben

The ASX gold stock bull run could have much further to run yet.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 going gangbusters today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Droneshield share price crashing 19% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending shares in Droneshield down 19% in morning trade.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

There’s set to be some big news dropping for ASX investors over the coming days.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in New Hope shares and get $1,006 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX investors buy New Hope shares for their high yielding, fully franked dividends.

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Energy Shares

Why a US$100 oil price is on the horizon: IMF

| Bernd Struben

A higher oil price could be on the horizon following this IMF prediction and Israel’s reported strike on Iran.

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Share Gainers

Up 834% in a year, guess which ASX mining stock is hitting new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock has gone from strength to strength over the past year.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just sink to new 2-month lows on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a rocky week for the ASX 200. But why?

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A woman holds a gold bar in one hand and puts her other hand to her forehead with an apprehensive and concerned expression on her face after watching the Ramelius share price fall today
Gold

Latest production news fails to lift this lagging ASX 200 gold share

| Bernd Struben

Investors appear less than thrilled with the latest figures from this ASX 200 gold share.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price tumbles on 12% quarterly revenue decline

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Woodside share price today.

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Opinions

Here's where I see the Woodside share price ending 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think the Woodside share price is poised for a 2024 rebound.

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Gold

How this 'bullish kicker' could send the gold price rocketing to US$3,000 per ounce

| Bernd Struben

Citi forecasts the gold price could gain more than 25% from recent all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Why the big three ASX 200 mining stocks are enjoying a banner day on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares are all catching some extra tailwinds today.

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Energy Shares

Here's how the Santos share price is responding to today's production results

| Bernd Struben

Santos reported its quarterly production and revenue results today.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

NextDC is raising $1.32 billion to accelerate its data centre developments amid the rapid growth of AI.

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Dividend Investing

For a shot at $5,000 a year in passive income, buy 710 shares of this ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

I think every passive income investor should have this ASX dividend stock in their portfolio.

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Opinions

Two ASX 200 mining stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

I think these two ASX miners are in the sweet spot amid the booming growth of AI.

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Technology Shares

Up 61% since February, why this ASX 200 tech stock could 'continue to surprise to the upside'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech share is poised for more growth, according to this leading fund manager.

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Gold

Why the Newmont share price represents 'an attractive opportunity' right now

| Bernd Struben

Today is an excellent day to buy Newmont shares, according to this leading fund manager.

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Share Market News

Worried about an ASX stock market crash? Here are 5 reasons AMP says the bull market has legs

| Bernd Struben

Despite the potential for a pullback, the ASX bull can keep on running, says AMP.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price leaps 6% on improving outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Bank of Queensland share price on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the 'clear path to recovery' for Domino's shares be in doubt?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s has some ambitious growth targets, but are they achievable?

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX iron ore stock is surging 68% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the iron ore miner following a promising project update.

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Gold bars on top of gold coins.
Gold

What's happening with the gold price as Middle East tensions flare?

| Bernd Struben

After smashing into new record highs, can the gold price continue to climb?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates this week

| Bernd Struben

Time is running short to grab the dividend payouts from these four ASX All Ords stocks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 copping such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring the sell button today.

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