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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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Economy

The biggest risk to global growth and ASX 200 returns in 2022

| Bernd Struben

Property investment makes up roughly 30% of China's GDP.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin mania down under: Is the new crypto miners ETF (DIGA) listed on the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

Exchange traded funds are increasingly open to tracking crypto markets.

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Retail Shares

Why is the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price gaining today?

| Bernd Struben

COVID lockdowns saw Aussies splurge on household goods and electronics.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price jumps 5% on revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The National Broadband Network (NBN) continues to expand across Australia.

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Resources Shares

Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price sinking despite record quarterly dividend

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices hit multi-year highs on surging demand this year.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the bank's latest green initiative

| Bernd Struben

Green credentials are increasingly important in the construction sector.

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Cryptocurrencies

Will an Ethereum ETF follow in Bitcoin's footsteps?

| Bernd Struben

BITO, the first US-listed Bitcoin ETF, launched with great success last week.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The world is producing more data than ever before.

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Cannabis Shares

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price leaps 7% on revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

Patient demand for medicinal cannabis products has grown in Australia.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shareholders will welcome this Blackrock forecast

| Bernd Struben

Higher energy costs are being driven by supply constraints amid resurgent demand.

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Financial Shares

The ASX 200 share I'd hold for 5 years: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Companies that can adapt to rapidly changing times could be well placed for future growth.

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Cryptocurrencies

How this 'systemic risk' could take down Bitcoin: experts

| Bernd Struben

Blockchains are meant to be secure, but there are inherent risks in distributed digital ledger transactions

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is pushing higher today

| Bernd Struben

There's positive news from a study to treat osteoarthritis...

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Technology Shares

Why ASX 200 tech shares are leading the charge higher today

| Bernd Struben

Many tech shares have done well since the onset of the pandemic saw an increase in demand for their technology.

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Technology Shares

Up 418% in 1-year, why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is surging 14% today

| Bernd Struben

As the world embraces EVs, the mountains of used batteries need to be addressed.

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Blue Chip Shares

Two quality ASX 200 shares for an inflationary world: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Inflation has been missing for years, but that scenario appears to be rapidly changing.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Alicanto (ASX:AQI) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Bernd Struben

Many metals are trading at multi-year highs in what some analysts are calling a new commodity super cycle.

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Gold

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is leaping 9% today

| Bernd Struben

Resource investors are keeping a close eye on drill results.

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Resources Shares

Why the Essential Metals (ASX:ESS) share price is surging 8% today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand is forecast to remain strong amid increased battery production.

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is leaping 9% today

| Bernd Struben

The legal global cannabis market is forecast for further growth.

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Energy Shares

Big banks' forecast could mean extended tailwinds for ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

A growing number of analysts are predicting oil demand will outstrip new supply for years to come.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what's next for the Bitcoin price: expert panel

| Bernd Struben

Records are made to be broken.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The government is scrutinising superannuation providers.

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Industrials Shares

Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price sinks 7% on quarterly revenue drop

| Bernd Struben

Carbon fibre wheels can significantly reduce the weight of cars and up their performance.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares? Here's what the bank's CEO is warning on 'greenwashing'

| Bernd Struben

Ever more investors are investing with ESG principles in mind. But how do you know an investment is really 'green'?

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Cryptocurrencies

Could the Ethereum price track Bitcoin to new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Darren Abrams, co-founder of Aus Merchant Investments, on the investment theses for the world's top 2 cryptos.

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Cannabis Shares

Epsilon Healthcare (ASX:EPN) share price rockets 24% on new agreement

| Bernd Struben

Scientists are still unlocking the full potential of medicinal marijuana.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price wobbles despite record quarterly sales revenue

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas prices are at multi-year highs as the world reopens...

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price dips despite quarterly revenue lift

| Bernd Struben

The world is facing an unexpected energy crunch.

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Gold

Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is climbing 7% today

| Bernd Struben

The resource explorer's latest gold update appears to have excited investors...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price is rocketing to new, all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have broadly been trending higher as mainstream acceptance grows.

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Gold

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) CEO reveals the company's gold, copper and Bitcoin mining plans

| Bernd Struben

The mining giant is forecasting a big lift in long-term gold production.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Two small-cap ASX shares primed for the reopening: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The reopening of international travel could set the stage for a wave of new deals.

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ETFs

BITO, the first US Bitcoin ETF just started trading. Here's what happened

| Bernd Struben

Investors were eager to get in on the Bitcoin ETF's first day of trading.

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price lifts on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Demand for lithium is forecast to remain strong amid the global electrification push.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Limeade (ASX:LME) share price leaps higher on quarterly update

| Bernd Struben

Companies are increasingly looking to lift employee wellbeing.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) share price is rocketing 120% today

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons investors keep a close eye on ASX resource explorers' drill results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price down 7% today?

| Bernd Struben

Capital raisings can dilute a company's current share price while opening the door to future growth opportunities.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price forecast for more growth: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie insurance sector is "experiencing some of the best conditions" in years

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ETFs

Here are the pros and cons of investing in the pending US Bitcoin ETFs

| Bernd Struben

While SEC approval may add trust, it cannot eliminate the inherent risks.

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