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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

Shiba Inu crashes and Dogecoin slides. What's happening with the 'dog coins'?

| Bernd Struben

Analysts believe cryptos with real-world use cases will have the best staying power. Here's what they had to say

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's how the share price performed in October

| Bernd Struben

Brokers have widely differing views on the 12-month outlook for CommBank

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slides following mixed reserve update

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are down 5% this week, which could be hurting Woodside shares

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Cryptocurrencies

BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX:CRYP) breaks opening day records… now what?

| Bernd Struben

Investor demand saw the exchange-traded fund set records on its first day of trading

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Cryptocurrencies

What these three experts are saying about the CBA crypto service

| Bernd Struben

More Australian banks are predicted to follow in CommBank's virtual currency footsteps.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) price just hit all-time highs after a strong October

| Bernd Struben

Inflation concerns are seeing more investors turn to cryptos...

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Cryptocurrencies

The first crypto ETF (ASX:CRYP) has just hit the boards. Here's what you should know

| Bernd Struben

There's a new way for ASX investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin and other cryptos...

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre shares? Here's the company's plan to reopen WA

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie public is keen to recommence travelling...

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Materials Shares

Why the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price is charging 10% higher today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good day for the battery anode and advanced metals company.

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Real Estate Shares

What were the best performing ASX real estate shares to hold in October?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates still at historic lows, Aussie real estate is high on investor radars.

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Resources Shares

How has the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price leapt 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand looks to keep growing amid strong forecast growth of EVs.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price have such a great month in October?

| Bernd Struben

Wider adoption by institutional investors and financial institutions is providing fresh tailwinds for cryptos.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) just became the first Aussie bank to offer Bitcoin and crypto services

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and cryptos look to be going mainstream.

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Energy Shares

The top performing ASX 200 energy shares in October unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Energy prices have been soaring amid strong demand and limited supplies.

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Cryptocurrencies

Did an Aussie invent Bitcoin? The $86 billion question facing a US court

| Bernd Struben

Will the world ever know the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto?

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Travel Shares

Why the Sydney Airport share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last 4 months

| Bernd Struben

Takeover offers and soaring vaccination rates appear to have spurred investor interest

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Technology Shares

Why has the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price sunk 8% in the last week?

| Bernd Struben

Earnings downgrades tend to see ASX investors hit the sell button.

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Bank Shares

Judo Bank (ASX:JDO) share price up another 5% on second day of trading

| Bernd Struben

The bank is targeting Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises' borrowing needs.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is charging 5% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The radiopharmaceutical specialist has delivered some good news on its prostate imaging product.

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Travel Shares

Travel is resuming but the Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) share price still lost 7% in October

| Bernd Struben

International travel is again on the menu, so what's going on with the travel agency's shares?

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Cryptocurrencies

Shiba Inu crashes 28% as Dogecoin soars. What's next for the dog coins?

| Bernd Struben

Just how many dog-themed cryptocurrencies does the world really need?

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Bank Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Broker recommendations can have a significant impact on investor sentiment.

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International Stock News

Beyond ASX shares: Bell Asset tips three international shares as buys

| Bernd Struben

International share markets offer some compelling investment opportunities.

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Broker Notes

Will inflation pressure your ASX shares in 2022? Here are Bell Asset's strategy tips

| Bernd Struben

Most economists now believe today's inflation isn't quite as "transitory" as hoped.

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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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