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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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Cryptocurrencies

Are Terra UST and Terra Luna really making a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

Both cryptos saw some wild price swings overnight, and both remain far down from their levels prior to this month's…

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Travel Shares

Here's what's impacting the Qantas share price on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Qantas could be a big beneficiary of the Australian economy's reopening momentum.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Australian Vanadium share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be wary about unspecified additional share dilution from the open-ended share purchase plan.

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Gold

What's the outlook for ASX 200 gold shares in June?

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices hit multi-year highs in March amid rising geopolitical tensions. What can we expect next?

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Earnings Results

Here's why the New Hope share price is tumbling 8% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Coal prices have reached all-time highs amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Cryptocurrencies

This is the top performing crypto in 2022 so far, and it sure isn't Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum have both sold off heavily this year, and only a few lesser-know tokens have bucked that trend.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares surging by more than 20% today

| Bernd Struben

With commodity prices soaring, investors are keeping a close eye on mineral explorers.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 share with 'hidden value': fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The bigger ASX companies are well researched, so finding hidden value isn't easy.

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Financial Shares

The Challenger share price is sliding 4% today. Is it a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Financial services companies are among those that stand to benefit from a higher interest rate environment.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 tech shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates and fears of a recession the United States are seeing growth assets come under pressure.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What exactly is the difference between Woodside Energy (WDS) and Woodside Petroleum (WPL)?

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas companies are looking ahead to the future global energy transition.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Gold rockets 24% amid today's wider crypto selloff. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The lesser-known token was born from a hard fork with Bitcoin back in 2017.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the 'key risk to watch' post election

| Bernd Struben

If Labor doesn't win a majority government, the Greens and newly elected teal members could push through with tougher emissions…

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Cryptocurrencies

Looking to spend your crypto? Here are 5 things you can buy in 2022

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin, the world's first digital asset, wasn't solely intended to be an investment asset.

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Cryptocurrencies

What to expect for the Bitcoin price heading into June

| Bernd Struben

The crypto market could be approaching the bottom of the 2022 selloff.

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Share Market News

Could this mean the bottom has been and gone for ASX 200 shares?

| Bernd Struben

When corporate insiders are buying their own company's shares, they're likely confident the business can deliver healthy returns.

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Resources Shares

Better buy, BHP or Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 iron ore giants have been paying record dividend yields.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Bitcoin play a role in a diversified ASX share portfolio?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos' massive energy use runs contrary to the end goals of ESG investors.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price rout knocks founder from billionaire's list. Does he still 'welcome a bear market'?

| Bernd Struben

The crypto selloff should offer more clarity on which projects are 'long-term sustainable'.

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Share Gainers

Tiny ASX gold share soars 23% on 'transformational' lithium prospects

| Bernd Struben

Ragusa Minerals hopes to create a 'supergroup' project area in the NT similar to neighbouring Core Lithium.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a strong start to the week?

| Bernd Struben

Analysts are bullish on Woodside's upcoming merger with BHP's petroleum assets.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can A2 Milk shares benefit from the US baby formula shortage?

| Bernd Struben

The United States has seen an unprecedented shortage of baby formula in recent months.

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Gold

What's happening with the Newcrest share price on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Antipa welcomed Newcrest's move to assume operatorship of the Wilki farm-in project commencing in July.

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Share Market News

Why are ASX 200 shares rebounding on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

China's COVID-zero policies have slowed its economic growth and impacted its trading partners.

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX coal shares charging higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

The global energy crisis has pushed coal prices to all-time highs.

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Bank Shares

What's moving the CBA share price higher this week?

| Bernd Struben

Australia's banks are expected to reap higher profits as the RBA increases the official cash rate.

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Cannabis Shares

Remember when ASX cannabis shares were smoking hot? Where are they now?

| Bernd Struben

Newly legalised recreational and medicinal marijuana markets aren't getting the media hype they once did.

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ESG

How soon can Fortescue start making money from green hydrogen?

| Bernd Struben

Green hydrogen comes from splitting water molecules into their elemental parts.

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Cryptocurrencies

Own crypto or NFTs? Here's why the ATO could have you in their sights come tax time

| Bernd Struben

More than a million Aussies are estimated to have transacted in digital currencies and NFTs this year.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Ethereum price down 48% this year?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates increase the appeal of safer investment assets like bonds and cash deposits.

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Cryptocurrencies

Un-stable coin? Terra crypto woes continue with another 31% fall

| Bernd Struben

I'd think very carefully before going bargain hunting among stumbling altcoins.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 tech shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Growth shares are more sensitive to interest rate hikes as they're often priced with distant future earnings in mind.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Reckon share price is booming 50% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Following the sale of its Accountants Practice Management Group, the ASX software company will focus on its most profitable divisions.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares tumble following worst day on Wall Street in 2 years

| Bernd Struben

Recession fears in the United States sparked a sharp selloff in equities.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Fortescue shares with Twiggy at the helm?

| Bernd Struben

Andrew Forrest stepped down as CEO of the ASX 200 iron ore giant in 2011.

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Share Gainers

Why these 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares are surging more than 20% today

| Bernd Struben

Two ASX technology shares are leading the charge higher today.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price marching higher today?

| Bernd Struben

Magellan launched Barrenjoey in September 2020. Barclays invested $45 million in the start-up at the time.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in focus amid frightening global supply crisis

| Bernd Struben

A dearth of new fossil fuel projects in recent years has opened the door to today's global energy crisis.

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Gold

What's sending the Northern Star share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The gold miner reported it will return 20% to 30% of cash earnings as dividend payouts at its investor presentation,…

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Growth Shares

The ASX 200 share this fund manager singles out amid rising interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Companies that rely on the share market to fund their future growth could be facing some hurdles as interest rates…

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