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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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Broker Notes

Should you buy NAB shares following Monday's results? Here's what Macquarie recommends

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its share price and dividend outlook for NAB shares.

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this fast-rising ASX stock could surge another 24% this year

| Bernd Struben

Up 84% this year, a leading broker expects more outperformance from this ASX financial stock.

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Earnings Results

Woodside share price slumps on 24% profit hit

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down Woodside shares following the energy giant’s results. But why?

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Energy Shares

Up 44% since April, why this dividend paying ASX 300 energy stock could keep running hot

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts solid dividends, and share price growth, from this rebounding ASX 300 energy stock.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says this $30 billion ASX 200 stock could surge 32% in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects outsized gains, and market-beating dividends, from this ASX 200 stock in the year ahead.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Pro Medicus shares a buy after they surged again on FY25 results?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Pro Medicus shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips 26% upside for this quality ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a year of outsized returns from this quality ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Earnings Results

NAB share price lifts off on quarterly revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into NAB shares on Monday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie recommends buying the dip on this high-yielding ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the sold-off ASX 200 dividend share could surge 20% in a year.

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Gold

Up 168% in a year, should you buy or sell Regis Resources shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the fast rising Regis Resources share price.

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Broker Notes

Up 234% in 2025, why this small-cap ASX mining stock is tipped for more outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX mining stock. But why?

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Bank Shares

4 reasons to buy ANZ shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert reveals why he’s bullish on the growth outlook for ANZ shares.

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AI Stocks

Up 46% since April, NextDC share price lifts again today on $6.4 billion news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are reacting positively to NextDC’s $6.4 billion announcement.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares are surging higher on 14% quarterly profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Westpac shares on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Beach Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Beach Energy shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy the rebound in CSL shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts deliver their verdicts for CSL shares.

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Resources Shares

Why this expert is all in on Fortescue shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager is bullish on the outlook for Fortescue shares. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 102% in a year, Evolution Mining shares rocket again on record full-year profits

| Bernd Struben

Evolution Mining is becoming an increasingly attractive ASX dividend stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 129% in a year, are Pro Medicus shares a buy ahead of tomorrow's FY 2025 results?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the surging Pro Medicus share price.

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Earnings Results

IAG share price lifts off on soaring full-year profits and dividends

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into IAG shares following the insurance giant’s FY 2025 results.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts as RBA delivers interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating what's only the third RBA interest rate cut since December 2020.

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Bank Shares

Should you buy Westpac shares ahead of Thursday's results?

| Bernd Struben

Westpac shares have surged 22% over the past year, not including dividends.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a buy ahead of the bank's FY 2025 results?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for CBA shares.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares a buy ahead of next week's result according to Macquarie?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on Woodside shares ahead of next week’s half year earnings result.

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Technology Shares

The Life360 share price just surged 15%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Life360 shares today. But why?

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy Fortescue shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance for Fortescue shares.

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this ASX All Ords stock could surge 47%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects big returns from this resurgent ASX All Ords stock.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock has more than doubled in a year. Here's why Macquarie expects it to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more strong performance to come from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Energy Shares

Up 41% since April, are Woodside shares a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Woodside shares and dividends.

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Communication Shares

3 reasons to buy Telstra shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts another strong year ahead for Telstra shares.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock just crashed 9% on slumping earnings

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 tech stock on Monday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Up 441% this year, DroneShield share price lifts off again today on big AI news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into DroneShield shares on Monday following a new AI development.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords stock is set to rocket 83%

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what the broker had to say.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks racing ahead of the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks rocketing over the week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 75% in a year, should you buy JB Hi-Fi shares ahead of next week's earnings result?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reveals its outlook for JB Hi-Fi shares ahead of next week’s earnings results.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just crashed 23% on earnings miss

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock tumbling on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 40% in a year, why are QBE shares tumbling on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down QBE shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 39% in a year, what's Macquarie's price target on Aristocrat Leisure shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie rates the $44 billion ASX 200 gaming technology company as an outperform. But why?

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's how the airline is tackling missing luggage anxiety

| Bernd Struben

Qantas aims to relegate lost baggage to the history books. But how?

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Real Estate Shares

Should you buy REA Group shares for the record final dividend? Here's Macquarie's recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on REA Group shares following the company’s strong FY 2025 results.

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