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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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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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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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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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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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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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Healthcare Shares

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price lifts on major collaboration announcement

| Bernd Struben

The clinical trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a combination drug treatment approach in cancer patients.

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Dividend Investing

'What's not to like' about BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Experts weigh in

| Bernd Struben

Dividend shares are back in focus in 2022 as the outlook for growth shares remains uncertain.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares are among the top 10 dividend payers in the world

| Bernd Struben

Income shares are gaining more attention as growth shares are struggling.

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Resources Shares

Up 414% in a year, why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price leaping 11% today?

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium is poised to power the huge growth in batteries.

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX gold share minnow rocketing 15% today?

| Bernd Struben

Junior explorers can receive a big lift on positive drill results.

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Bank Shares

Why has the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price climbed 7% so far this month?

| Bernd Struben

The big bank has benefited from a strategic divestment earlier this month.

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX 200 oil shares taking such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices have retraced from 14-year highs.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is leaping 5% today

| Bernd Struben

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says demand for travel is surging.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is rocketing 8% today. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Better regulation could be good news for crypto investors.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's why the bank's boss is 'very optimistic' for 2022

| Bernd Struben

Unemployment could fall to 50-year lows in 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is in the red today

| Bernd Struben

The newly acquired asset is forecast to produce between 95–115 thousand ounces of gold during Newcrest’s ownership in the 2022…

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Economy

Should ASX investors brace for higher interest rates in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is likely to boost global inflation figures in 2022.

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Cryptocurrencies

Will soaring commodity prices hold back the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

A growing list of commodities are now trading at all-time highs.

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Gold

Why these 2 ASX gold shares are charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

Gold is within a whisker of setting new all-time highs.

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Share Gainers

Up 48% in 2022, why this ASX 200 energy giant is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The United States and United Kingdom will cease importing Russian oil.

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