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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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Ask a Fund Manager

These are the 2 best ASX dividend shares to buy right now: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Income investors need to take precautions to avoid dividend traps.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares to hold during the March quarter

| Bernd Struben

Luxury online retailers and BNPL shares have come under pressure in the new year.

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Share Gainers

The best ASX All Ordinaries shares of the March quarter unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX coal shares have massively outperformed the benchmark amid soaring energy prices.

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Energy Shares

What's with the Woodside share price on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China's COVID-zero policies could see global energy demand slashed.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips 35% upside for Mineral Resources share price

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 mining services provider is capitalising on rocketing demand for lithium.

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Bank Shares

Here's how CBA shares stacked up over the March quarter

| Bernd Struben

The big banks remain in favour among income investors for their reliable dividend payments.

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Ask a Fund Manager

How retirees can maximise returns from ASX dividend shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Here's an income fund tailored for investors in the lower tax brackets.

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy buying a Porsche with Bitcoin or Ethereum? Here's how you can

| Bernd Struben

Tesla's Elon Musk was the first to offer luxury cars for sale in exchange for cryptos in the United States.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX coal shares are charging higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ESG investors may not approve, but coal is in big demand across the globe and coal stocks are making hay.

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Cryptocurrencies

These are the worst 3 cryptos to own in 2022, so far

| Bernd Struben

Only 10 of the top-100 tokens by market cap are well into the green in 2022.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price having such a positive end to the week?

| Bernd Struben

Friday is proving a good day for the ASX 200 gold share.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the 88 Energy share price is rocketing 14% today

| Bernd Struben

With energy prices at multi-year highs, ASX investors are keeping a close eye on oil and gas exploration results.

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Cryptocurrencies

These are the 3 best cryptos to own in 2022, so far

| Bernd Struben

Geopolitical turmoil and fast rising inflation took the heat out of many risk assets, but not all of them.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price tumbles overnight. What can crypto investors expect next in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Regulations, rising energy costs, greater institutional adoption and a potential US listed Bitcoin ETF will push and pull on the…

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank's crypto rollout is facing delays

| Bernd Struben

Government regulators are struggling with how to include cryptos within their existing regulatory frameworks.

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Cryptocurrencies

How these top cryptos stacked up against Bitcoin and Ethereum in March

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum led the charge as many altcoins posted strong gains in March.

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Energy Shares

Why has the Beach Energy share price tumbled 11% in a month?

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices have retreated from multi-year highs, impacting high flying ASX 200 energy shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this crypto is the most resilient to inflation: experts

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is ramping up across the world, with further increases expected in Australia.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can the Bitcoin price really top US$500,000?

| Bernd Struben

The total supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million, with just 2 million more to come.

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Share Gainers

How is the Sayona share price still soaring, even on a down day for the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been some of the best performers over the past year.

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Technology Shares

A growing ASX 200 tech share to buy now: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Australia is behind many developed nations in the pace of cloud adoption.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just ended a stellar month. Expert panel predicts what's next

| Bernd Struben

With cryptos staging a comeback in March, we asked this expert panel what investors can expect next.

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Energy Shares

Why now is the time to sell Santos shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The global push for green energy could hinder the longer-term outlook for ASX 200 energy shares focused on fossil fuels.

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Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investments should still be considered risky and highly speculative.

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 shares still have 'a pretty good growth outlook'

| Bernd Struben

Rocketing commodity and energy prices have helped the Aussie market outperform global peers.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore just passed US$160 per tonne. So why is the Fortescue share price slipping?

| Bernd Struben

Disruptions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and signs of new stimulus spending from the Chinese government are sending iron ore…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why cryptos like Bitcoin are 'no longer in the fringes'

| Bernd Struben

Elon Musk set the tone when he accepted Bitcoin as payment for Teslas. Now retailers across the world are joining…

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Energy Shares

Here's what drove the Santos share price 6% higher in March

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices fluctuated wildly in March, ending the month 6% higher.

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ETFs

An exciting ASX ETF to ride along with the global electric vehicle boom

| Bernd Struben

Some of the top performing shares on the ASX are involved in the lithium space.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price rocketed 25% higher in March. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum's pending shift to proof of stake from proof of work is drawing a lot of crypto investor interest.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what moved the Bitcoin price 20% higher in March

| Bernd Struben

Investors are starting to see cryptos as more than just an investable asset.

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ESG

Here's what ESG investors should know about cryptos like Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

It's estimated that Bitcoin uses as much energy each year as the entire nation of Holland.

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Share Gainers

Here's why lithium miner Argosy Minerals' (ASX:AGY) share price is leaping 9% today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium carbonate prices are maintaining record highs.

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Resources Shares

What's driving the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

Materials shares are leading the ASX higher today.

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

With global battery production soaring, ASX investors are keeping a close eye on lithium shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

5 ASX shares that could be primed for takeovers in 2022: Wilsons

| Bernd Struben

2021 was a record year for takeovers in the listed Aussie market, and 2022 could yet see even more M&A…

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Resources Shares

Are these ASX 200 mining shares in trouble?

| Bernd Struben

China's rapid growth has long helped support iron ore prices. Now Chinese property sales are tumbling.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the latest on the 2022 crude oil disruptions

| Bernd Struben

Supply disruptions are hitting the energy market as global demand rebounds.

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Share Market News

Federal budget delivers development windfall for small-cap ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Smaller companies are being encouraged to enhance their digital capabilities.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the Zip share price turn over a new leaf in April?

| Bernd Struben

The company's acquisition of Sezzle may not change its competitive position in a meaningful way.

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