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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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Cryptocurrencies

A 10-fold spike in the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price? Not so fast!

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a closer look.

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Retail Shares

Don't bet on a big reopening rebound for ASX 200 retail landlords: Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Shopping malls are eagerly awaiting the lifting of restrictions. But the reopening may already be priced into their shares.

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Bank Shares

How has the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

CommBank lifted its dividend payout by 17% this year.

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Resources Shares

How has the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices slipped another 4% overnight but BHP shares are climbing

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Retail Shares

How has the Woolworths share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic saw the ASX 200 retail giant's eCommerce sales takeoff.

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Bank Shares

How has the NAB share price performed since reporting results

| Bernd Struben

The bank reported a huge boost in its H1FY21 cash earnings.

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Bank Shares

How these 4 ASX 200 bank shares have performed since reporting results

| Bernd Struben

Record low interest rates didn't hold back some hefty dividend payments from Australia's big four banks.

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Resources Shares

How has the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 iron ore miners have come under pressure with fast retreating iron ore prices

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price edging higher as bank supports green loans

| Bernd Struben

Australia's largest bank is championing the development of sustainable buildings.

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Resources Shares

How have these ASX 200 iron ore shares performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

We look at how the big miners have been tracking since releasing their financial results

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Technology Shares

Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price leaps 21% as cash receipts surge

| Bernd Struben

Technology has revolutionised the world of mapping.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is rocketing 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The biotech company has delivered some promising news.

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Materials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price lifts amid latest business sale

| Bernd Struben

Construction activity across much of Australia has been hampered by lockdowns.

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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices continue to edge higher as the world eyes a post-pandemic reopening.

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Capital Raising

Here's why the AMA Group (ASX:AMA) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

With fewer cars on the roads during lockdowns, crash repairs have fallen.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price halted?

| Bernd Struben

Companies often pause their trading pending price sensitive announcements.

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Energy Shares

Two exciting ASX uranium shares get big price upgrade by broker

| Bernd Struben

China leads the world in plans to increase nuclear power output.

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Bank Shares

What's moving the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week

| Bernd Struben

ESG credentials are becoming increasingly scrutinised by investors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is leaping out of the trading pause

| Bernd Struben

It's been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is rocketing 15% today

| Bernd Struben

Nickel demand is growing amid a surge in global EV production.

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Energy Shares

Up 1,450% in 2021, why Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up again today

| Bernd Struben

The world is re-examining hydrogen as a potential clean energy source.

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Cryptocurrencies

Survey reveals big shift in Australians investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum

| Bernd Struben

More female investors are dipping their toes in the crypto markets.

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Technology Shares

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is leaping higher

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX fintech company are on the rise after an acquisition announcement. Here are the details

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Epsilon (ASX:EPN) share price is soaring 16% today

| Bernd Struben

After going into a trading halt on Monday, the microcap ASX cannabis company has made an announcement today.

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International Stock News

Leading broker unmasks 4 top traded international shares

| Bernd Struben

There are many great investment opportunities on the ASX. But don't ignore the opportunities abroad.

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Materials Shares

Why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price is down 17% in a month

| Bernd Struben

The building products and construction materials company has faced a number of recent headwinds.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin just crashed 11%. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

Could El Salvador's unprecedented crypto experiment be contributing to Bitcoin's plunge?

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's indicator is flashing red. Are we in for a share market crash?

| Bernd Struben

Global share markets have surged since the March 2020 post-crash lows.

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Resources Shares

Why these seasoned investors are watching the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price

| Bernd Struben

A surge in global battery production is seeing strong demand for lithium.

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Energy Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

Gas is seen as one way to help Australia transition to a lower carbon future.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price slips despite data showing Aussies keen to fly

| Bernd Struben

By Christmas time, it will be almost 2 years since Aussies were able to freely travel the globe.

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Technology Shares

COVID-19 saw these 5 international tech shares boom…now what?

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic saw offices shut and millions of people suddenly working from home.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

Capital raisings can fund new product developments and help fuel company growth plans

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52-Week Highs

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price hits 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Coal remains Australia's number 2 export earner...

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Energy Shares

Why the Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) share price is rocketing 39% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource minnow has drawn increasing investor interest over the past 2 weeks.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in firing line of United Nations' climate action

| Bernd Struben

Coal producers are coming under increasing pressure as global bodies move to decarbonise energy sources

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares fell today – here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Delta strain could pull the plug on the resurgent demand for oil.

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Energy Shares

Up 265% in 5 days, why the Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) share price is rocketing 23% today

| Bernd Struben

Tungsten and lithium demand is growing alongside the global boom in battery development.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is slumping today

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 has interrupted businesses across Australia.

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Financial Shares

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is leaping 6% today

| Bernd Struben

Australians have not lost their taste for credit during the pandemic it seems.

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