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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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Bank Shares

Why CBA (ASX:CBA) is backing the RBA in push for payment reforms

| Bernd Struben

Fintech companies face different regulations from traditional banks.

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Gold

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price higher on major funding announcement

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have been slipping, putting pressure on ASX gold stocks.

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Technology Shares

How this ASX ETF is helping protect our school kids

| Bernd Struben

Hackers have been increasingly targeting schools as remote learning has soared.

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price leaping 8% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance company reported strong half year results.

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Technology Shares

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is storming 7% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share announced record sales figures from its investee company Fatberry.

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Gold

Here's why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

A sliding gold price isn't slowing down exploration for the yellow metal.

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Technology Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price lifts off after dividend announcement

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates remaining at historic lows, dividend yields are in the spotlight.

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ESG

Why the Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) share price is taking off today

| Bernd Struben

This comes after the energy company's latest contract announcement.

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Resources Shares

Why the Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price rocketed 14% higher at lunchtime

| Bernd Struben

Australia has some of the world's richest resource deposits.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin to US$100,000 in 2021? Why these crypto bulls are digging in

| Bernd Struben

The majority of cryptos enjoyed a very strong run over the past week.

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Technology Shares

ASX Cyber Security ETF in line with Saxo Market's top performers

| Bernd Struben

Increasingly sophisticated hackers are keeping government and corporate leaders awake at night.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) sued by whistleblowing governance manager

| Bernd Struben

Whistleblowers have received greater legal protection in recent years.

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Energy Shares

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is rocketing 11% out of a trading halt

| Bernd Struben

Traditional energy companies are increasingly turning to novel new energy solutions.

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Healthcare Shares

The best and worst performing ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2021

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic hasn't been a tailwind for many medical companies.

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Cryptocurrencies

Beyond Bitcoin – the risks and rewards of investing in altcoins

| Bernd Struben

The smaller end of the crypto market has seen some big winners...and big losers.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lifts despite recession warning

| Bernd Struben

With half the nation in and out of lockdowns, the economic pain is mounting.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Global Energy (ASX:GEV) share price is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

Hydrogen could prove a key clean energy source for the 21st century.

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Healthcare Shares

What's going on with the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Effective Leukemia treatment remains a serious therapeutic challenge.

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Energy Shares

Up 2,146% in 1 year, Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price falls on dual listing news

| Bernd Struben

Listing on multiple exchanges can increase a company's profile and liquidity.

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Bank Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have managed to outperform despite low interest rates squeezing their margins.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors worried about inflation should look to Japan

| Bernd Struben

For more than a decade Japan's record high debt to GDP ratio has defied inflation.

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ESG

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price falls as climate goals put to shareholder vote

| Bernd Struben

Investors are increasingly eyeing company ESG commitments.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price back in the green but this wealth manager won't touch it

| Bernd Struben

High volatility means some investors can make a lot of money, while others can lose their shirts.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price higher as CEO looks beyond lockdowns

| Bernd Struben

The COVID-19 delta variant has seen a wave of new lockdowns in Australia and across the world.

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Resources Shares

Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price lifting off on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand is booming alongside the global growth in batteries

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Energy Shares

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price sliding amid fresh merger concerns

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at what the PNG government has to say about the proposed merger with Santos.

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Energy Shares

Here are the best and worst performing ASX 200 energy shares of 2021

| Bernd Struben

If you thought coal was a relic of the past, this company has news for you.

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Retail Shares

How COVID-19 could hamper ASX 200 retail shares for years to come

| Bernd Struben

Australia's economy has long depended on population growth for its strength. But you can't keep growing indefinitely.

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price unhurt by call for COVID bouncers

| Bernd Struben

With the pandemic far from over, the pressure on contact tracers is mounting

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

Researchers are pursuing the silver bullet to defeat cancer.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what's keeping Bitcoin investors awake at night

| Bernd Struben

Many investors are looking for exposure to cryptos without having to actually buy them.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is flying 25% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Respiratory illnesses have come under increasing scrutiny during the pandemic.

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Energy Shares

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is rocketing today

| Bernd Struben

The energy company updated the market on its Umiat oil field in the US state of Alaska.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Kalium Lakes (ASX:KLL) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Sulphate of potash, or SOP, is commonly used as a fertiliser.

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Travel Shares

ASX travel share Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) higher on COVID business update

| Bernd Struben

Australia is facing a new round of lockdowns, closing borders to interstate and trans-Tasman travel.

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Cryptocurrencies

How this global crypto exchange indicator is bullish for Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

An increasing number of crypto investors may be looking to hold onto their digital assets rather than trade them

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Resources Shares

Why the Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) share price is soaring 16% to 8-year highs

| Bernd Struben

Copper is again trading near record highs as demand for the red metal remains strong

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earth elements in most every tech gadget you own.

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Energy Shares

Why the Comet Ridge (ASX:COI) share price is rocketing up 22% today

| Bernd Struben

Mergers and acquisitions are heating up on the ASX.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Patrys (ASX:PAB) share price is tumbling 16% today

| Bernd Struben

Investors tend to keep a keen eye on clinical trial progress.

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