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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price wilts today amid 'volatile and challenging' outlook

| Bernd Struben

Food inflation is expected to persist in the 2023 financial year.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price just flew 8% higher on $400 million share buyback

| Bernd Struben

While the airline still posted a hefty loss for FY22, that loss was half of what it suffered last year.

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Earnings Results

Regis Resources share price charges higher on record gold sales

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner achieved record gold production over the 12 months of 437,000 ounces.

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Cryptocurrencies

What on earth does Jackson Hole have to do with the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been moving closely in line with US growth stocks this year.

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Earnings Results

ASX tech share Xref rallies on 834% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Expenses increased over the year to support continued revenue growth and product development.

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Share Market News

Why is the Ansell share price under pressure on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The health and safety products company looks to be under pressure from media reports released this morning.

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Share Gainers

Why has the BPH Energy share price exploded 310% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

The company has committed to ensuring that all the gas produced from the project is available for Australian domestic supply.

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Earnings Results

Sonic Healthcare share price charges higher on 10% FY22 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 global pathology provider invested $628 million in acquisitions over the 2022 financial year.

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Earnings Results

Coles share price slides 5% as inflation hampers FY23 growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 retailer says it's focusing on ensuring value for customers in today’s inflationary environment.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is down today but these 2 cryptos just rocketed 17%

| Bernd Struben

While cryptos have broadly come under pressure amid rising interest rates, investors are still seeing some big daily moves higher.

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Earnings Results

Camplify share price sinks 6% on growing FY22 losses

| Bernd Struben

A big uptick in future booking values could bode well for the travel demand outlook in FY23.

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Travel Shares

Is the Flight Centre share price a buy ahead of Thursday's FY 2022 earnings report?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre saw a much stronger second half as travel numbers picked up pace.

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price a buy following the company's monster profit?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy company reported a 300% boost in profits in its half-year results.

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Earnings Results

Why has the 4D Medical share price popped 7% in a month?

| Bernd Struben

4DMedical unveiled its XV Scanner, the world’s first dedicated lung scanner, at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney in March.

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Earnings Results

Breville share price lifts on record FY22 revenue and dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Revenue growth slowed in the second half of the year, in part impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptos retreat. Is the Bitcoin price rally over?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price has moved very much in tangent with risk assets in 2022, though often with bigger ups and…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 41% in a year, is it too late to buy Graincorp shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just energy prices that have gone through the roof this year. Grains and most food prices have shot…

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Record Highs

The Whitehaven share price just leapt to another all-time high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy share has been a major beneficiary of soaring global coal prices.

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Earnings Results

Southern Cross Media share price wobbles despite 85% FY22 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The company has decided to hold onto its television assets.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price tumbling 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

As interest rates continue to rise, analysts are expecting BNPL companies to struggle with increasing levels of bad debts.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease share price dips as profits and dividends take a hit in FY22

| Bernd Struben

Ongoing impacts of COVID, supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation and interest rates threw up some headwinds in FY22.

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Bank Shares

What's moving the CBA share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

CommBank shares traded ex-dividend on Wednesday this week.

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Resources Shares

Could Porsche's new test run threaten the outlook for ASX lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium miners and explorers have benefited from soaring lithium prices.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which little-known ASX share is soaring 15% on special dividend news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are paying more attention to dividend stocks as the pace of capital gains looks to slow amid rising interest…

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Earnings Results

Inghams share price tumbles 8% as FY22 dividends slashed

| Bernd Struben

COVID and Russian’s invasion of Ukraine led to significant cost increases during the year.

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Resources Shares

How have ASX nickel stocks been performing in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

While most people are aware of the crucial role of lithium in lithium-ion batteries, nickel is also a critical battery…

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Financial Shares

Could wild spring weather threaten the performance of IAG shares?

| Bernd Struben

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a La Niña alert.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 20%

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie-based lithium explorer is now the largest holder of lithium mining claims in the US state of South Dakota.

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Earnings Results

IPH share price just rocketed 17% on results and acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The Canadian based acquisition marks the first expansion for IPH beyond the Asia Pacific region.

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Earnings Results

6% dividend boost in FY22 yet ASX share price slides today

| Bernd Struben

FY22 saw decade-high levels of listings activity on the exchange.

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Earnings Results

Data#3 share price dips despite 19% leap in FY22 dividend

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share said ongoing supply chain issues had impacted its performance over the year.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Investing in ASX office REITs? Here's what to look for in the year ahead: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Office markets are almost directly related to Australia’s economic output and unemployment levels.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Carnarvon share price cratering 18% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy share released an update on its Dorado development, located offshore in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price slumping 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Hawsons Iron completed its acquisition of Pure Metals' 24.15% interest in the Hawsons Iron Project in May 2021.

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Share Gainers

Guess which tiny ASX mining share just rocketed 45% on new copper and gold finds

| Bernd Struben

The micro-cap ASX miner is hitting some rich mineral veins in the Northern Territory.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares keep cashing in on coal?

| Bernd Struben

Despite political chin-wagging on emissions reductions, global demand for Australian coal is soaring.

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Earnings Results

Dexus share price wobbles amid strong FY22 results and reduced FY23 dividend guidance

| Bernd Struben

Dexus recently agreed to acquire AMP Capital’s real estate and domestic infrastructure equity business.

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Earnings Results

Brambles share price soars 6% on profit and dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 logistics company beat its revised guidance for FY22.

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Ask a Fund Manager

How rising inflation can benefit ASX office REITs: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Real estate is a good inflation hedge, with rising prices often being able to be offset by increased rents.

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Cryptocurrencies

This is why Ethereum has been outpacing the Bitcoin price gains. Will it last?

| Bernd Struben

The Ethereum blockchain may make its long-awaited transition to a Proof of Stake protocol next month.

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