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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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Broker Notes

Why this buy-rated ASX energy share is tipped to more than double in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this rebounding ASX energy stock to rocket 104% in 2026. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks jumping higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors shrugged off the broader market retrace and piled into these three ASX 200 stocks this week.

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Bank Shares

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Westpac shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price has now halved since October. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum are both crashing again on Friday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why is the Web Travel share price crashing 41% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Web Travel shares today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 43% since December, ASX 300 healthcare share announces milestone achievement

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare stock is working across 140 clinical sites.

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Broker Notes

Top broker forecasts another 83% upside for this outperforming ASX All Ords tech stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects outsized gains from this ASX All Ords tech stock in 2026. But why?

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Resources Shares

Up 288% since April, are Mineral Resources shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst offers his outlook for Mineral Resources shares.

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52-Week Lows

Bargain hunting? Here are 3 ASX 200 shares plumbing 52-week lows today

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these three ASX 200 stocks tumbling to multi-year lows. Time to pounce?

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy CSL shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert forecasts a stronger year ahead for CSL shares. Let’s see why.

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Dividend Investing

Are Beach Energy shares a good buy for passive income today?

| Bernd Struben

Beach Energy reported its half-year results today and declared its interim dividend payout.

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Gold

Up 94% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock strikes 'thick gold-copper-silver intersections'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold miner is actively drilling in Western Australia.

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Broker Notes

Why this surging ASX 300 gold stock is forecast to keep on giving

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Technology Shares

Why Xero shares are now back in the buy zone

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects a much better year ahead for Xero shares. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the battered Bitcoin price tumbling again today?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors are selling their Bitcoin holdings. But why?

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what CBA says to expect from interest rates following Tuesday's RBA hike

| Bernd Struben

We look at CBA’s new interest rate forecast on the heels of Tuesday’s RBA rate increase.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% since April, should you buy the rally in BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts deliver their outlook for BHP shares.

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Gold

Up 160% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock announces $55 million capital raise

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is aiming to turbocharge its exploratory drilling program.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Industrials Shares

How DroneShield shares soared ahead of the benchmark in January

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares ended a turbulent January well in the green. Here's what's been happening.

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Energy Shares

Up 13% in a month, 4 reasons to buy New Hope shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert is bullish on the outlook for New Hope shares and dividends.

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX energy shares? Here's how Santos and Woodside shares stacked up in January

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in January. But which ASX energy stock performed better?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price crash 19% in January?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors sent Zip shares plunging in January. But why?

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Gold

Up 302% in a year, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock now drilling for water?

| Bernd Struben

This ASX All Ords gold stock has more than quadrupled investors’ money in a year. Here’s what it just reported.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the big four ASX 200 bank stocks like ANZ and CBA shares in January?

| Bernd Struben

Buying ANZ, NAB, Westpac or CBA shares? Here’s what happened in the month just past.

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Cryptocurrencies

What on earth is happening with the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is now down more than 38% from its October all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares stacked up in January

| Bernd Struben

Was it better to buy Rio Tinto, Fortescue or BHP shares in January?

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Gold

How is this ASX gold stock rocketing 16% on Monday amid a tanking gold price?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are shrugging off the sinking gold price and piling into this ASX gold stock on Monday. But why?

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Gold

Tumbling gold price pressuring Ora Banda shares despite new high-grade results

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold miner Ora Banda is aiming for large-scale surface mining in Western Australia.

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Industrials Shares

BlueScope shares slipping as new CEO backs rejection of $13.2 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

BlueScope shares are falling on Monday. Let’s see what’s happening.

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Dividend Investing

Buying ASX shares for passive income? Here's how Woodside, Fortescue and CBA shares stack up

| Bernd Struben

Do Woodside, CBA, or Fortescue shares pay the most passive income?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these three ASX 200 stocks surging ahead of the benchmark this week.

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Energy Shares

Why ASX 200 energy stocks like Santos and Woodside shares are ending the week with a bang

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Santos and Woodside shares today as ASX energy stocks rally.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price surging 67% since Wednesday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors have lit a fuse under the Appen share price. But why?

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Resources Shares

Up 333% since April, why is this ASX silver share tumbling on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX silver share is expanding its mining footprint in the United States.

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Materials Shares

Up 309% since June, why is the PLS share price leaping higher again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Having quadrupled in value since June, PLS shares are outperforming again today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Myer shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on the outlook for Myer shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 74% since October, are Domino's shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst delivers his outlook for Domino’s resurgent shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Is now a good time to buy the big dip in Pro Medicus shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on Pro Medicus beaten down shares.

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Share Market News

Is the RBA about to increase interest rates? Here's the latest forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA sounds off on the market’s growing expectations of an RBA interest rate hike.

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