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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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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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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price slips as airline stands down 2,500 crew

| Bernd Struben

Travel shares are again challenged by extended periods of shuttered state borders.

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Gold

How China tensions could be a boon for ASX gold shares

| Bernd Struben

When a major cold or hot war threatens, investors often turn to haven assets like gold.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lifts amid soaring property prices

| Bernd Struben

Fulfilling the Aussie dream of home ownership isn't getting any cheaper.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price tumbles 6% after 10 days of gains…now what?

| Bernd Struben

Technical analysis can help forecast where prices are going by studying how they've moved in the past.

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares Asia ETF (ASX:ASIA) share price is down 10% over a month

| Bernd Struben

Free markets tend to react negatively to overt government interventions.

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Energy Shares

Up 2,000% in a year, why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is gaining again

| Bernd Struben

Nations around the world are seeking to produce energy without carbon emissions.

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is soaring 9% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Legal medicinal and recreational cannabis markets are opening across the globe.

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Bank Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have been strong performers over the past year.

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Share Market News

What type of ASX investor are you? Survey reveals evolving strategies

| Bernd Struben

Technology and the pandemic have swiftly changed the retail investing environment.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Prescient (ASX:PTX) share price is surging 8% today

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX healthcare company are soaring today after positive quarterly results

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Gold

Why the Kirkland Lake Gold (ASX:KLA) share price is charging 5% higher

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares' results will be closely watched during the upcoming full year reporting season.

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Resources Shares

Why the Dreadnought Resources (ASX:DRE) share price soared 11% today

| Bernd Struben

Copper demand is often a good indicator of global economic health

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price closes lower as bank warns of shrinking GDP

| Bernd Struben

Australia's rolling lockdowns are keeping the virus largely at bay, but the economic costs are mounting.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin leaps 8% as Australia's inflation surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

Analysts are still at odds over whether spiking inflation will be transitory or longer-lasting.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 real estate shares are lifting today – here's why

| Bernd Struben

While online retail has received a boost from pandemic lockdowns, brick and mortar stores have suffered.

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Gold

Here's why the Tesoro Resources (ASX:TSO) share price is tumbling 31% today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are often quick to reward and quick punish small-cap gold miners on resource results.

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Technology Shares

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price is marching higher today

| Bernd Struben

Technology now enables us to keep track of our family's whereabouts.

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Gold

The best and worst ASX gold shares to own so far in 2021

| Bernd Struben

Gold is often turned to in times of economic uncertainty.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin tumbles 9% following Amazon payment plans denial

| Bernd Struben

Trading on media speculation is a risky endeavour.

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Technology Shares

The Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price slides on quarterly update

| Bernd Struben

Cyber security threats continue to impact businesses, governments and households

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price slides 3% in morning trade

| Bernd Struben

After hitting all time highs in July 2020, it's been a mostly sour year for the dairy company.

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are expecting more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin's 12% daily price gain dwarfed by this lesser-known token

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good 24 hours for most crypto investors.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What to expect from the ASX 200 during earnings season

| Bernd Struben

In today's environment, company guidance is likely to be more important than ever.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price is soaring today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand is forecast to remain strong amid a global transition to EVs and rising grid-scale battery storage.

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Resources Shares

Why the Mandrake Resources (ASX:MAN) share price is tumbling 14% today

| Bernd Struben

Small-cap ASX resource shares can see big price swings on drill results.

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Travel Shares

ASX 200 travel shares face new headwinds as Kiwi bubble policy tightens

| Bernd Struben

It's hard to run a travel business when no one's allowed to leave home.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Mincor (ASX:MCR) share price is shooting 14% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Western Australia is home to some of the world's richest resource deposits.

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Travel Shares

ASX 200 travel shares slide as New Zealand closes travel bubble

| Bernd Struben

Investors are weighing long-term value against mid-term operational shutdowns in the travel sector.

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