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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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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares 'well-positioned to deliver double-digit earnings growth': expert

| Bernd Struben

Blackmore Capital expects CSL’s plasma therapies and influenza vaccines to underpin a solid growth outlook.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price is falling 6% into the dirt today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner is facing potentially rising costs amid slumping iron ore prices.

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Bank Shares

Here's what's moving the CBA share price this week

| Bernd Struben

Hot running inflation and tight labour markets are pointing to further aggressive tightening from the RBA and US Fed.

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Dividend Investing

Why the yield you're getting on ASX dividend shares may not be as advertised

| Bernd Struben

The 12-month yield you’re getting from income stocks is likely be higher – or lower – than what other investors…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords mining shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

These miners are enjoying a strong day despite investor concerns over rocketing inflation in the US.

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Energy Shares

Here's why ASX 200 coal shares are firing up today

| Bernd Struben

Coal prices are again reaching all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Neometals share price higher on lithium battery recycling update

| Bernd Struben

The ASX battery metals company reported delays in the engineering and cost study for its joint venture, Primobius.

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Economy

US inflation surges to 9.1%. What does that mean for ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

Gold shares are outperforming today in the wake of 40-year high inflation figures out of the United States.

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Resources Shares

How did the Core Lithium share price gain 300% in the 2022 financial year?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices soared over the course of FY22 amid strong battery demand from the electric vehicle industry.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Qantas share price is taking off today

| Bernd Struben

The airline is removing vaccine mandates for international travellers commencing next week.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares underperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

A potential US recession and fears of new pandemic lockdowns in China have sent crude oil prices to four-month lows.

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Materials Shares

Up 430% in 2022, Galileo share price wobbles today despite strong drill results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer reported that every completed drill hole hit sulphide mineralisation.

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Energy Shares

The ups and downs for ASX uranium shares in the 2022 financial year

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices hit decade highs in FY22 before retracing in the final months.

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Share Market News

ASX share investors confident despite market turmoil: survey

| Bernd Struben

75% of surveyed Australian retail investors said they are confident with their investments.

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BNPL shares

Outlook for Zip share price 'uncertain' following scrapped merger: UBS

| Bernd Struben

Zip originally announced its intention to acquire Sezzle on 28 February, intending to pay about $491 million.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this one metric be why the Ethereum price is down 5% today?

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum’s merge will see the blockchain transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake protocol.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why are Bitcoin miners shutting down in Texas?

| Bernd Struben

Texas’ electricity grid is at capacity amid a scorching heatwave.

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Communication Shares

ASX 200 telco marches higher on $820 million asset sale

| Bernd Struben

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board is taking a 70% stake in Spark’s TowerCo business.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas share price soared 53% in the 2022 financial year. Here's what happened

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths have been designated as critical elements by the Australian government.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is the Bitcoin price heading down to US$10,000? Here's Wall Street's take

| Bernd Struben

Investors are split over the next big move for the world’s top crypto, with the bears outnumbering the bulls.

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Cryptocurrencies

5 cryptos boosting their green credentials in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A number of pioneering tokens are working to minimise their emissions.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about platinum and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

Platinum is listed as a critical mineral by the Australian government due to its scarcity and importance vehicle manufacturing and…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Galileo Mining share price galloping 17% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has reported its highest-grade palladium and platinum results to date.

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Share Market News

What is Stonehouse and why is Warren Buffett's right-hand man investing?

| Bernd Struben

The long-term philosophy of the Australian investment holding company is line with Berkshire Hathaway’s own ways of thinking.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price fall 10% in the 2022 financial year?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices retraced from historic highs posted early in FY22, while investor sentiment around lithium endured some uncertainties in…

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Cryptocurrencies

The top 5 performing cryptos to hold in the 2022 financial year unmasked

| Bernd Struben

The bull run for risk assets came to an abrupt end in November amid higher interest rate expectations, just as…

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Cryptocurrencies

What went so right and so wrong for the Bitcoin price in the 2022 financial year?

| Bernd Struben

Like the NASDAQ, many top cryptos hit all time highs in November then fell sharply as central banks signalled an…

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Resources Shares

The Mineral Resources share price is leaping higher again today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices posted another round of strong gains overnight.

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Share Market News

A high-quality ASX 200 share to capitalise on market volatility: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Looking beyond the current US housing slow down, this company has some long-term growth potential.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The biggest risk and top opportunity for fixed income investors in 2022 revealed: fund managers

| Bernd Struben

If the RBA doesn’t hike interest rates to the 4% level the market has priced in, and instead stops at…

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Bank Shares

Could rising rates hurt ASX 200 bank shares in the longer run?

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have been flying high on investor radars since the RBA began ratcheting up interest rates.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why FY22 was the best and worst of years for the Ethereum price

| Bernd Struben

As investors began to price in higher interest rate expectations, risk assets like cryptos were hit hard commencing mid-November.

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Financial Shares

What dragged the AMP share price down 13% in June?

| Bernd Struben

June saw investors digest the reality of aggressive tightening from the world’s central banks.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining shares are bouncing back on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices rebounded overnight helping lift the big miners.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 7% on beefed up takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

The new takeover offer comes after the board opted not to support the recently reduced offer to acquire the company’s…

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Resources Shares

Chalice Mining share price leaps 13% on new exploration results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer is using small footprint diamond drill rigs to minimise environmental impacts.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why the end of the RBA's $350 billion bond buying program is positive for fixed income investors: fund managers

| Bernd Struben

The past 12 months have been tough for fixed income investors, but for new investors coming into the market, the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How many global mega deals involved ASX 200 shares in the first half of 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Deal making among ASX 200 shares helped drive a 25.4% increase in M&A activity in Australia in the first half…

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Technology Shares

Why did the Nearmap share price tumble 17% in June?

| Bernd Struben

The aerial mapping company is facing international competition and legal proceedings in the United States.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price collapsed 47% in June. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Troubles with crypto lender Celsius added fuel to the digital asset fire sale in June.

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