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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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Travel Shares

Qantas shares soared to new all-time highs in August. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors sent Qantas shares to new record heights in August. But why?

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BNPL shares

Zip shares rocketed 32% in August. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Zip shares flying higher in August. But why?

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Energy Shares

4 reasons Woodside shares are tipped to surge more than 32%

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts a BIG year ahead for Woodside shares.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons CSL shares could rocket 40% into 2026

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts forecast a big rebound for CSL shares. But why?

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Earnings Results

The Collins Food share price just rocketed 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Collins Food shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects NextDC shares to surge 33%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects significant outperformance from NextDC shares. Here’s why.

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Share Fallers

The worst 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in August unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares plunging in August. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares were best avoided in August

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares lost ground in August even as the ASX 200 gained. But why?

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Resources Shares

How the BHP share price smashed the benchmark in August

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in August. But why?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week following earning results

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks rocketing 16% to 24% this week. Here’s why.

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Gold

Macquarie tips 38% upside for this ASX 200 gold stock after its FY25 result

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects a big turnaround for this ASX 200 gold stock in FY 2026. Here’s why.

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Gold

Up 108% in a year, can Evolution Mining shares keep blasting higher in FY26?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for the surging Evolution Mining share price.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 healthcare share just crashed 16%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 300 healthcare company today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 stock is defying short sellers and surging 17% today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this heavily shorted ASX 300 stock on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Qantas shares just soared to record highs. What's Macquarie's new price target now?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie upped its price target for Qantas shares by 15%. But is the ASX airline a buy?

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just cut its price target on Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just lowered its share price forecast for Fortescue. But why?

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Share Gainers

Telix shares just crashed 24%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Telix shares are having a day to forget on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why did South32 shares just tumble 5%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are favouring their sell buttons on South32 shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources shares tumble on 15% revenue decline

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing Mineral Resources shares amid plunging full-year profits and earnings.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers shares lift off on FY25 earnings and profit growth

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Wesfarmers shares today. Here’s why.

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Earnings Results

Qantas shares rocket 11% on $400 million final dividend splurge

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Qantas shares on the heels of the airline’s earnings results.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the fast-rising ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming in FY 2026.

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Bank Shares

Down 11% since June, are CBA shares now a good buy?

| Bernd Struben

Will the next 12 months be as profitable for CBA shareholders as the past year?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie thinks this beaten down ASX 200 travel stock is set to surge 53%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts big 12-month share price gains for this beaten down ASX 200 travel company.

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Earnings Results

WiseTech shares just crashed 18% on FY 2025 results! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

WiseTech shares are getting hammered today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre shares tumble on eroding FY 2025 profits

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing Flight Centre shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Woolworths shares just plunged 12% on FY25 results. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pummelling the Woolworths share price today. But why?

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Financial Shares

Up 49% since April, here are 3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 financial share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from this resurgent ASX 200 financial share.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 105% in a year, are Pro Medicus shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his amended price forecast for Pro Medicus shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords retail stock could more than double your money in 12-months

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big year of gains for investors in this ASX All Ords retail company.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 quality ASX 200 stocks to buy and one to sell

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers deliver their outlooks for three quality ASX 200 stocks.

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Earnings Results

Coles shares just rocketed 8% on FY 2025 results. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Coles shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Fortescue shares tumble on 41% FY 2025 profit collapse

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Fortescue shares today. Let’s find out why.

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Bank Shares

Up 31% since April, are Westpac shares a good buy following the bank's results?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the FY 2026 outlook for Westpac shares.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals shares storming higher on record FY 2025 lithium production

| Bernd Struben

As the third most shorted stock on the ASX, not everyone will be cheering Pilbara Minerals share price gains on…

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Earnings Results

This beaten down ASX 200 stock just defied short sellers to surge 9%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the heavily shorted ASX 200 company today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock just rocketed 16% on surging FY25 earnings

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 healthcare share today. Here’s why.

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Earnings Results

Santos shares marching higher as major growth projects near completion

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Santos shares with one eye on future growth.

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank shares wobble as FY 2025 earnings retreat

| Bernd Struben

Bendigo Bank shares are in focus today as challenging conditions take a bite out of earnings.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie now predicts 25% upside for this dividend paying ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts outsized FY 2026 gains from this ASX 200 dividend share.

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