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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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ESG

Own Telstra shares? Here's how the telco plans to use drones to create carbon credits

| Bernd Struben

Atop cutting emissions, companies are also working on removing carbon from the air.

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Gold

What's the outlook for the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Gold has slipped from recent highs but remains up more than 5% year-to-date.

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Gold

Could these ASX 200 gold shares be set for more gains in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Investors often turn to gold in times of uncertainty.

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Share Gainers

Lithium party: Riversgold (ASX:RGL) share price surges another 41%

| Bernd Struben

The outlook for lithium demand remains strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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How to invest

Is this the secret behind ASX shares that outperform?

| Bernd Struben

Could this be the critical element that brings drive and vision for change to a company to make it successful?

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Share Gainers

The Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price is surging 11% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The fintech lender has exceeded its previous FY22 growth forecasts.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says the Ethereum price will triple in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A major shift in how the blockchain is managed and transactions are verified is set to bring ETH transaction costs…

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ESG

Own AGL shares? Here's why the company has been making news this week

| Bernd Struben

Australia has so far lagged much of the developed world in EV adoption.

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Share Market News

How rising inflation will impact ASX retail investors: expert

| Bernd Struben

Australia's official cash rate has moved lower for more than a decade, but that's about to change.

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

It's been a great morning on the market for these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Gainers

This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its share price is surging 31%

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have surged amid a booming global market for batteries.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is skyrocketing 60% today

| Bernd Struben

More than 2 years after the WHO declared a pandemic, COVID-19 remains a prevalent virus.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's how the airline is planning to profit from NFTs

| Bernd Struben

Some NFTs have sold for more than $100,000.

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Share Market News

How can investors in ASX shares hedge their portfolios amid uncertainty in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The tech sector has underperformed as energy stocks have soared. But will that continue through 2022?

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Cryptocurrencies

Will higher interest rates take a bite out of the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

With central banks the world over forecast to raise interest rates, how will crypto prices hold up?

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Dividend Investing

Are 2021's monster dividends from ASX 200 mining shares sustainable in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Soaring commodity prices have helped the miners pay some outsized dividends.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buying opportunity after sliding 7% in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 telco giant has been swept up in a wider sector selloff.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is marching higher today

| Bernd Struben

Dye & Durham Corporation said it remains committed to the acquisition.

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Energy Shares

2 leading ASX 200 shares to watch as fundies rebalance portfolios

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares have had a tough first quarter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Blackmores (ASX:BKL) shares? Here's how the company is aiming for 1 billion consumers

| Bernd Struben

The natural health products company has some ambitious growth plans.

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Dividend Investing

Why buying ASX dividend shares based only on yield can deliver poor results: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Income investors would do well to look beyond a stock's trailing dividend yield.

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Energy Shares

Why ASX 200 energy shares are trouncing the index today

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are volatile as the world awaits the outcome of ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine.

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Energy Shares

Why the wild ride looks set to continue in 2022 for Santos (ASX:STO) shares

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices hit 14-year highs earlier in March.

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Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin outlook for 2022.
Cryptocurrencies

What's ahead for the Bitcoin price in 2022 amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos are behaving similarly to growth stocks.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech shares are leading the pack today?

| Bernd Struben

Technology stocks in Australia are following their US counterparts higher today.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares jumping more than 15% today

| Bernd Struben

Technology shares are enjoying a particularly strong day.

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Healthcare Shares

Do ASX biotech shares offer 'good buying' after the sell-off? Experts weigh in

| Bernd Struben

After some strong support in early 2021, biotechnology stocks took a beating over the past 6 months.

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Share Gainers

Why is the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price rocketing 30% today?

| Bernd Struben

Seven million Australians live with or are impacted by lung disease.

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Financial Shares

Why 'now is the time' to buy QBE (ASX:QBE) shares: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates could see a big lift in the insurance giant's profits.

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Technology Shares

Why investors should reduce their exposure to ASX tech shares in 2022: expert

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates will put pressure on companies valued for their far future potential earnings.

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Cannabis Shares

Down 35% in a month, why there's good news for the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price today

| Bernd Struben

Cannabis derived CBD is being used to treat a growing list of ailments.

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX travel shares taking off today?

| Bernd Struben

COVID travel restrictions are being rolled back across the world.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX renewable shares struggling in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Fossil fuel prices have hit decade and even all-time highs this year.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says Bitcoin isn't 'a safe haven asset', at least not yet

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have mirrored risk assets over recent months.

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A man slumps his shoulders as he stands under his umbrella in the rain.
Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price dips amid rising flood claims

| Bernd Struben

Fifteen consecutive days of rain left tremendous damage behind in Queensland and New South Wales.

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Hand holding a Bitcoin with a rising arrow in front of a chart.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price edges higher as potential European crypto mining ban flops

| Bernd Struben

The proof of work crypto mining process is extremely energy intensive.

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Two workers working with a large copper coil in a factory.
Share Market News

Why have ASX copper shares been struggling lately?

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices hit multi-year highs earlier in March but the tide has turned.

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Oil rig worker standing with a clipboard.
Energy Shares

Why is the crude oil price tumbling and which ASX 200 shares are being impacted?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are keeping a close eye on the latest supply and demand dynamics in global crude oil markets.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price down 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The prices of most industrial and precious metals fell overnight.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifting amid sustainable fuel deal

| Bernd Struben

Airlines across the world are under pressure to reduce emissions.

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