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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

Why ASIC chair warns 'great caution' needed when investing in crypto

| Bernd Struben

Despite a trillion-dollar market valuation, Bitcoin remains highly volatile.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is having such a sweet ride today

| Bernd Struben

Video games have come a long way since Pong.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price shrugs off latest threat to $16 billion LNG project

| Bernd Struben

While LNG produces less greenhouse gas emissions than coal or oil, environmental concerns remain.

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Bank Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

CommBank looks to have come under pressure for reporting falling interest margins this week

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BNPL shares

QuickFee (ASX:QFE) share price leaps 8% on BNPL deal

| Bernd Struben

Customers wanting their lawn mowed will be able to make the payments in monthly instalments.

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Record Lows

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is at all-time lows. Here's why this fundie still thinks it's poor value

| Bernd Struben

Buying beaten down shares that are still falling is often compared to catching a falling knife.

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price has gained 15% in a month. Here's why this fund manager is still bullish

| Bernd Struben

The global move to green energy is seeing lithium demand surge...

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Cryptocurrencies

Planning to gift Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) or another crypto for Christmas? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Have you ever received cryptocurrencies for a gift?

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Resources Shares

The Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is up 350% in a year and this fund manager says there's more to come

| Bernd Struben

The commodity and energy sectors tend to outperform in inflationary environments, says this expert.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slides amid lower production guidance

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices have plunged from their recent highs.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Three quality ASX shares likely to outperform in 2022: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

With inflation numbers on the rise, some shares will perform better than others. One expert gives his thoughts

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crying over the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price? Here's what management is planning

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic caused major business disruptions for the fresh milk and infant formula company.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Blue Star Helium (ASX:BNL) share price is rocketing 19%

| Bernd Struben

Helium could become a major global energy source in the 21st century.

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Travel Shares

Could climate issues pose a bigger risk to the Qantas share price than COVID?

| Bernd Struben

Airlines are among the companies coming under increased scrutiny for their emissions.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The pros and cons of shorting and one ASX tech share to go long revealed: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The ability to invest in both long and short positions can help protect capital during market downturns.

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Cryptocurrencies

How has Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) performed since this weekend's Taproot upgrade?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto upgrades need to be done with care to avoid an bugs being introduced into the system.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal shares unfazed by Johnson's 'death knell' amid record prices

| Bernd Struben

Industry insiders expect demand for quality coal to remain 'robust' for decades

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Materials Shares

Own BlueScope (ASX:BSL) shares? Here's how the company is targeting US growth

| Bernd Struben

The United States steel market is a key focus of the company's growth

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Resources Shares

Here's why the American Pacific Borates (ASX:ABR) share price has soared 33% in a week

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer is making progress with its US listing.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price leaps 9% on Pfizer, Merck deal

| Bernd Struben

Cooperation between drug developers could speed up the delivery of effective treatments.

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Energy Shares

Why ASX uranium shares are eyeing China's US$450 billion energy plan

| Bernd Struben

China could soon exceed the US as the world's biggest nuclear energy generator

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Earnings Results

Elders (ASX:ELD) share price slips despite 22% profit leap

| Bernd Struben

Favourable seasonal conditions are expected to aid Australia's summer crop.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price resilience takes on gold as investors seek inflation protection

| Bernd Struben

Gold has long been heralded as an inflation hedge. Can cryptos take its place?

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price lifts amid US$835 million Pluto deal

| Bernd Struben

LNG is being touted for its low emissions potential.

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Resources Shares

The Dreadnought (ASX:DRE) share price soared 18% this morning. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Copper demand is forecast to remain strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price edges lower amid new AI joint venture

| Bernd Struben

A virtual army of new internet of things (IoT) devices are connected in Australia each week.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's why the company is still bullish on China

| Bernd Struben

China looks set to continue its run of record annual steel production.

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Bank Shares

How does the CBA share price performance stack up against the other big banks?

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have all outperformed the ASX 200 over the past 12 months.

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Share Gainers

The Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) share price has surged 78% in a week. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a close eye on potential new lithium projects.

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Cryptocurrencies

Looking for crypto investing advice? Why your financial adviser's lips may be sealed

| Bernd Struben

Regulations appear to be lagging the rapid pace of cryptocurrency adoption.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lifts as CEO calls for mortgage buffers to stem soaring house prices

| Bernd Struben

Rapid dwelling price increases across Australia are alarming economists.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Renu Energy (ASX:RNE) share price is rocketing 46% today

| Bernd Struben

Hydrogen may be one of the dominant energy sources of the future.

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's what's in the development pipeline

| Bernd Struben

Research into messenger RNA (mRNA) has ramped up since the onset of COVID-19.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Bitcoin investors should 'follow' Elon Musk

| Bernd Struben

When the world's richest man talks – or tweets – investors pay attention.

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ESG

ASX 200 companies take note – global carbon credit trades soaring

| Bernd Struben

The world has a long way to go before achieving the emissions Holy Grail of "net-zero".

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's (ASX:DMP) biggest shareholder dropped $600 million last Thursday. Here's why he's not worried

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been quick to punish companies that fail to achieve expectations.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is flying 4% higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 travel shares are eager to see more international borders reopen.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price having such a great start to the week?

| Bernd Struben

With air travel expected to rebound, energy demand is likely to remain strong.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price up 3%, but what's the outlook for oil?

| Bernd Struben

OPEC+ is holding fast to its gradual production increases.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price is still leaping higher, and so is its energy use

| Bernd Struben

For token that doesn't actually exist, Bitcoin uses tremendous amounts of energy.

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