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Bernd Struben

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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Gold

Guess which little-known explorer this ASX 200 gold stock is buying up

| Bernd Struben

The junior ASX gold explorer has a promising pre-development project in Tanzania.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the dividends from BHP shares could rebound in 2024

| Bernd Struben

The full-year BHP dividend slumped 43% in FY 2023, but passive income investors could see an uptick in FY 2024.

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Energy Shares

ASX coal stocks feeling the heat after climate protesters' Port of Newcastle blockade

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX coal stocks are trading lower on Monday morning.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 1,429 shares in this ASX 200 stock for $1,000 in passive income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

An extra $1,000 of passive income in time for the 2024 Christmas holidays would certainly come in handy.

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Resources Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 mining shares leapt into The Motley Fool's news this week

| Bernd Struben

From iron ore to copper to green hydrogen, there was plenty of excitement amongst the ASX 200 miners this week.

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Bank Shares

These 3 ASX 200 bank shares grabbed our headline news this week. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 banks saw management changes, share buybacks and bullish broker coverage over the week.

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Materials Shares

What's happening with the Pilbara Minerals share price on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Pilbara Minerals share price today.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 784% in 5 years, why this ASX 200 healthcare share has a 'clear pathway' for growth in 2024

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock has been a standout performer within the healthcare sector.

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Resources Shares

Up 13% in a month, will the Rio Tinto share price deliver more gains by Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small-cap stock is an 'undervalued growth opportunity' for 2024: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The ASX small-cap share has managed to increase profits and earnings despite difficult market conditions.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has rocketed 29% in just 3 days

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has enjoyed a big turnaround this week.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price trailing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are down twice as much as the ASX 200 today.

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Energy Shares

Oil price slides on OPEC+ infighting. What can ASX 200 energy investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are feeling the selling pressure amid a tumbling oil price.

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Materials Shares

Could this development upend the outlook for ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium shares could be in for some unwanted competition.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price slips alongside ASX 200 airline's reliability ratings

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares won’t be getting a lift today from the airline’s latest reliability ratings.

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Dividend Investing

My passive income plan investing just $100 a month in ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

By investing a modest amount monthly, I can achieve some substantial extra income.

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price overcome these headwinds to climb in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares will need to overcome some pressures to outperform in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Up 10% in a month the BHP share price is charging higher again today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the BHP share price today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price hits 52-week high on $1.1 billion green projects rollout

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is taking a leading role in the global energy transition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Origin Energy share price is trading 11% below takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Thursday’s takeover vote will see AustralianSuper take on the Origin board.

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Technology Shares

Up 252% in 2023, the Nvidia share price just leapt to new record highs. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Nvidia reports its third-quarter earnings results tonight.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How I'd aim to earn an average of $500 per month with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

There are some important qualities to keep in mind when investing in ASX shares for passive income.

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Energy Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 energy stocks could energise your returns into 2024

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 energy stocks could receive some heady tailwinds into 2024.

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Share Market News

ASX share price marching higher on revamped CHESS replacement

| Bernd Struben

The blockchain is out as the ASX announces the next phase of its CHESS replacement project.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares tumbling following leadership shakeups

| Bernd Struben

Investors have reacted to the leadership shakeups announced by the two ASX All Ords shares by hitting the sell button.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on resurgent oil price

| Bernd Struben

Australia’s oil and gas stocks are enjoying a big turnaround in the oil price.

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Dividend Investing

$3,000 in savings? I'd buy these 3 ASX 200 shares to target $30 a week in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

I prefer ASX 200 shares paying fully franked dividends for their potential tax advantages.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 Index keeps falling: What should investors do now?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has faced headwinds from high inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.

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Bank Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 bank shares leapt into our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

There was a lot going on in the Aussie banking sector this week.

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Gold

These ASX 200 gold shares are making hay amid the rising gold price

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 200 is down over the past month, leading ASX gold producers are charging higher.

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Energy Shares

The oil price just sank to 4-month lows. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The oil price is down more than 16% in less than one month.

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Energy Shares

Can the Woodside share price leap 14% by Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shareholders could see the ASX 200 energy share lift off in time for Christmas.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares struggling today amid soaring US oil stockpiles

| Bernd Struben

The United States now counts as the world’s top oil producing nation.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare stock tumbles amid $200 million US acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare company is acquiring a US medical technology business.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors take the latest Aussie jobs data in stride

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest unemployment figures this morning.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price wobbles as federal court stirs uncertainty on Barossa pipeline

| Bernd Struben

Santos has responded to the latest federal court ruling on its stalled $5.8 billion Barossa gas project pipeline.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 6,858 shares of this ASX 200 financial stock to aim for $1,000 a month passive income

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 financial stock has made two annual dividend payouts for more than 10 years running.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock just ripped 11% higher. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 stock following the release of its FY 2023 results.

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Communication Shares

Guess which popular ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 7% on 'significant growth potential'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock provided a trading update and FY 2024 guidance today.

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BNPL shares

The Block share price is flying higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January 2022, has struggled amid fast rising interest rates.

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