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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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Materials Shares

Here's what is moving the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price today

| Bernd Struben

CSR has sold a small portion of its 200-hectare holding bordering Western Sydney Airport.

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Earnings Results

Dividend downer? BWP (ASX:BWP) share price slips following first-half results

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should be pleased with the consistent dividend payout.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX energy shares? Citi issues stark oil production warning

| Bernd Struben

There's a whole lot of oil sitting in US Permian Basin shale deposits.

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Energy Shares

Forget toilet paper, now we're 'panic buying' lithium! Here's how ASX lithium shares are tracking

| Bernd Struben

The world is ramping up its EV production.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to shine bright in 2022

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and geopolitical tensions are high on investors' 2022 radars.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what this quiet investigation uncovered

| Bernd Struben

The big miners have pledged to work more closely with Aboriginal landowners.

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Travel Shares

2 ASX shares primed for Australia's reopening: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Australia's international borders have been closed for almost 2 years.

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Earnings Results

Shopping Centres Australasia (ASX:SCP) share price lifts off on strong FY22 outlook

| Bernd Struben

The company offered strong forward guidance for the full 2022 financial year.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rally fuels outsized gains amongst top altcoins

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos sold off heavily alongside other risk assets in January.

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Share Market News

Expert tips 3 leading ASX 200 shares to buy on the dip

| Bernd Struben

As prices come under pressure, valuations are beginning to look more appealing.

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How to invest

This is 'the only free lunch in investing': expert

| Bernd Struben

Rising inflation figures are roiling global share markets.

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Share Gainers

Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) share price rockets 24% on 'significant' oil find

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are trading at 7-year highs.

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Financial Shares

Could IAG (ASX:IAG) shares become suddenly sexy amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

The insurance sector tends to benefit from higher interest rates.

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Earnings Results

Rocketing returns trump souring outlook: Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) share price lifts on results

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should be pleased with the bump in dividends.

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Cryptocurrencies

Battle of the crypto assets: Bitcoin versus Bitcoin Cash

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash went their separate ways in 2017.

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Energy Shares

Could US producers spoil the party for ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices have been rising as resurgent demand outpaces new supplies.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on 'major discovery'

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX investors keep an eye on junior explorer's drill results.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's how the bank is investing in BNPL-style home loans

| Bernd Struben

We look at the Commonwealth Bank's latest investment.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price slides again. Here's what crypto investors are watching

| Bernd Struben

Expectations of interest rate rises saw most cryptos tumble.

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Travel Shares

Now departing: Farewell, Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares

| Bernd Struben

Australia's cornerstone aviation hub will likely shortly delist from the ASX.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why these five cryptos could leave Bitcoin in the dust in 2022

| Bernd Struben

All 5 of these altcoins have an "abundance" of utility.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's what OPEC's been up to

| Bernd Struben

Some analysts are tipping oil could top US$100 per barrel this year.

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Gold

What rising inflation could mean for Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares

| Bernd Struben

Gold is often viewed as a haven asset in inflationary times.

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 81% since May, can the Dogecoin price go to zero?

| Bernd Struben

Altcoins have been hit hard by the wider selloff in risk assets.

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie crypto investments tipped to soar in 2022: survey

| Bernd Struben

Digital currencies are becoming more accepted by older Australians.

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Bank Shares

How are ASX bank shares responding to the RBA's interest rate call?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept rates at historic lows yesterday.

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IPOs

When to buy into new ASX listings. Hint: not during an IPO

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be better off waiting 1-2 years after an IPO before buying shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is shooting higher today

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices have rebounded strongly over the past months.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP (ASX:AMP) shares? Here's what to look for in next week's earnings update

| Bernd Struben

AMP reports its full year 2021 financial results next week Thursday.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts off on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The central bank is in no rush to join the US Fed in lifting rates.

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Earnings Results

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price leaps 9% today on revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

Meal kit popularity took off during the pandemic lockdowns.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why investing in Bitcoin today is a much trickier environment: expert

| Bernd Struben

Wild price swings in cryptos are forecast to continue in 2022.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares in focus amid potential supply squeeze

| Bernd Struben

Already soaring prices for lithium-rich spodumene concentrate could fly even higher.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price lifts amid latest tariff battle

| Bernd Struben

The company says the UK's new tax system will unfairly impact Aussie wines.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares have had a shaky start to 2022. Here's what investors are planning: survey

| Bernd Struben

Dividends remain important, particularly for older investors.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price sinks again. Here's where it could find support: expert

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have lost a combined US$1 trillion since November's market highs.

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Gold

Own ASX gold shares? World Gold Council reports big boost in demand

| Bernd Struben

Gold demand from central banks remains strong.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) threatens to fly the WA coop. Here's the latest

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron COVID variant is delaying Western Australia's reopening.

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Earnings Results

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lower as revenue slides 18%

| Bernd Struben

Rising nickel prices helped lift half year profits.

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Bank Shares

Here's what higher interest rates could mean for ASX bank shares

| Bernd Struben

Interest rates dropped to record lows following the global pandemic.

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