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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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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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Cryptocurrencies

Why Bitcoin miners are flocking to the US and what this could mean for Australia

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin enthusiasts are hoping for a greener image.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with the CBA share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank is ramping up its technology rollout.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price is surging 11%

| Bernd Struben

Silver prices have been sliding this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price lifts despite news execs may face public hearing

| Bernd Struben

Casinos across Australia have come under increased scrutiny.

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Resources Shares

Essential Metals (ASX:ESS) share price rockets 29% on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have been rebounding amid booming battery demand

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price to US$500,000? Why ARK's Cathie Woods is doubling down

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos could get a boost if more institutional investors embrace them.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here are the World Energy Markets Observatory's future priorities

| Bernd Struben

Maintaining reliable and affordable electricity supplies is essential during the changeover to low carbon emissions.

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Financial Shares

Why this fund manager is bullish on the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price

| Bernd Struben

Insurance is "one of the few sectors left getting earnings upgrades."

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Cryptocurrencies

What happened to the Ethereum price in the FY22 first quarter?

| Bernd Struben

Ether, unlike Bitcoin, has many real-world use cases

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Technology Shares

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price leaps 11% on chip update

| Bernd Struben

Mobile quantum computers functioning at room temperature could change the world of computing as we know it.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's the bank's latest stance on climate pressures

| Bernd Struben

Climate activists want to see lending for fossil fuel projects terminated.

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Financial Shares

Why the Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price is up 8% today

| Bernd Struben

The consumer credit company has announced record quarterly results.

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Resources Shares

Why this IMF forecast could spell good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Copper is among the critical metals needed for a global green energy transition.

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Gold

Could renewed inflation fears rekindle these ASX 200 gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

Gold is often viewed as a hedge against inflation.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here are the highlights from the bank's AGM

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic has sped up the pace of digital banking adoption.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price lifts following Canada update

| Bernd Struben

The sport of curling dates back some 600 years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price rockets 17% on revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

The infant milk and cereal producer saw quarterly revenues surge.

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Cryptocurrencies

What happened to the Bitcoin price in the FY22 first quarter?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies are becoming more accepted by institutional investors.

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Retail Shares

How did the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price perform in the last quarter?

| Bernd Struben

ASX retailers are eagerly awaiting the full lifting of pandemic restrictions

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Bank Shares

Here's what happened to the Bank of Queensland share price in the FY22 first quarter

| Bernd Struben

Australia's red hot property market is helping support bank shares.

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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price has rallied 24% in 3 weeks

| Bernd Struben

Some analysts are forecasting crude oil will top US$100 per barrel this year.

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Financial Shares

Why the Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price is soaring 7% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a close eye on the fintech lender's growth figures.

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International Stock News

Top 5 global shares held by Aussie investors in Q3 revealed: eToro

| Bernd Struben

You'll find a lot of quality investments on the ASX, but don't ignore the opportunities overseas.

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Technology Shares

Xero (ASX: XRO) subsidiary inks new partnership with CBA

| Bernd Struben

The move towards automation is streamlining many financial processes.

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Share Gainers

Why the Metal Hawk (ASX:MHK) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Bernd Struben

Prices for so-called green energy metals, like nickel, have been soaring.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price follow Ryanair's surge on reopening?

| Bernd Struben

ASX travel shares have widely rebounded from their pandemic-fuelled selloff, but most remain well below their early 2020 levels.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is surging 11% today

| Bernd Struben

As the world reopens, the demand for green energy resources is booming.

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Gold

Up 191% in 1-year, why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is on a rollercoaster today

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have yet to strongly react to renewed inflationary fears.

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is down 10% this morning

| Bernd Struben

It seems the energy company's share price has not lit up on its latest news...

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Cryptocurrencies

Are NFTs a bubble awaiting a pin or the next big investment theme?

| Bernd Struben

The art world is taking on a digital dimension.

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Energy Shares

Why has the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price rallied 33% in a month?

| Bernd Struben

ASX energy shares broadly enjoyed a strong month.

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Real Estate Shares

Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price lifts amid Westfield Direct launch

| Bernd Struben

Online shopping has surged since the onset of the pandemic.

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