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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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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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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 tech shares are on fire today

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are broadly outperforming today following a strong lead from the US NASDAQ.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price crash 41% in June?

| Bernd Struben

Increasing interest rates and inflation worries combined to hammer cryptos in June.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA share price in the 2022 financial year? 

| Bernd Struben

Aggressive interest rate rises by the central banks could impact the lucrative mortgage lending sector.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why the RBA is unlikely to hike interest rates to the heights the market has priced in: fund managers

| Bernd Struben

With higher interest rates biting faster than many expected in Australia, the central bank might not have to boost rates…

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price plunge 19% in June?

| Bernd Struben

With July upon us, we look at the headwinds that battered the flying kangaroo in June and a few offsetting…

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what will impact the Bitcoin price in July: expert

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos are likely to rise or fall in line with other risk assets in the month ahead.

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Technology Shares

Here's why ASX 200 tech shares are taking a beating on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Global share markets are forecast to remain volatile until inflation is brought under control.

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail shares in the doldrums today despite improving sales data

| Bernd Struben

Despite another monthly uptick in sales figures, retailers are under pressure on the ASX today.

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ESG

Own BHP shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner plans to slash emissions

| Bernd Struben

Miners have come under pressure around the globe to mitigate the environmental impacts of their operations.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price falls after hackers begin laundering $100 million bridge exploit

| Bernd Struben

Crypto bridges enable the transfer of tokens between different blockchains, but can provide hackers with opportunities.

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Cryptocurrencies

What's going on with the Dogecoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The meme token received a fresh round of support from Elon Musk.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which small-cap company is soaring 71% on a takeover bid from an ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

ALS’ non-binding takeover offer represents a massive premium on HRL’s recent share price.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price looks poised for a short-term boost: expert

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant has struggled in recent months amid slowing demand signals from China.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the 4DMedical share price exploding 40% today?

| Bernd Struben

4DMedical signed a three-year, nationwide contract with I-MED Radiology Network.

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Cryptocurrencies

What did the SEC just say about Bitcoin?

| Bernd Struben

Commodities and securities face significantly different regulations in United States markets.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tassal share price rockets 14% on $1 billion takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

The board of the Tasmanian-based salmon farming company believes the takeover proposal is not in the best interests of shareholders.

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Cryptocurrencies

How crypto miners are squeezing the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Higher-cost crypto miners could be out of pocket more than US$20,000 for every Bitcoin they mine.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank ANZ turns to crypto for carbon credit settlement

| Bernd Struben

The carbon trading market is forecast to grow as the world continues work to slash greenhouse gas emissions.

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Gold

The Newcrest share price is 23% below pre-pandemic levels, what gives?

| Bernd Struben

Higher US interest rates increase the haven appeal of US Treasuries and the greenback, competing with ASX gold shares.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX graphite share is a buy: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

China is still responsible for some 60% of global graphite production.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks this fund manager is holding despite sector pullback

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have surged amid strong battery demand from the EV market.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about rare earths and which ASX shares are cashing in on them

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has designated rare earths as critical elements.

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