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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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Energy Shares

4 ASX energy shares trading higher today

| Bernd Struben

And up through the ground come a bubbling crude. Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea.

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Gold

Why the Firefly Resources (ASX:FFR) share price just leapt 20% higher

| Bernd Struben

The pace of mergers and acquisitions has been picking up speed.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is on the move today

| Bernd Struben

The company has taken another step in getting one of its star products internationally patented.

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Resources Shares

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price is tumbling today

| Bernd Struben

With the EV and renewable energy revolution in full swing, everyone's talking about copper.

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Cash Converters (ASX:CCV) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Whether you're looking for second hand bargains or want to swap something you own for cash, this ASX share connects…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Secos (ASX:SES) share price is rocketing 18% today

| Bernd Struben

With landfills nearing capacity, compostable packaging is in the spotlight.

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BNPL shares

Up 1,169% in 1 year, why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is higher today

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) trend shows little sign of abating.

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Share Market News

The Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) share price is slipping today

| Bernd Struben

When keeping your lights on is dependent on hydro energy, it pays to keep a close eye on the weather.

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Technology Shares

How Microsoft's new Xbox could spur ASX data centre shares

| Bernd Struben

As demand for data continues to grow exponentially, so too does the demand for secure places to store it.

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Anacacia Capital portfolio manager Oscar Hutchinson
Ask a Fund Manager

4 ASX shares to gain exposure to international market growth: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Investing in international shares is a different ball game. Let's hear from an expert.

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Industrials Shares

Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is surging 5% today

| Bernd Struben

Today's gains will come as welcome news for shareholders, who have lost half their investment over the past year.

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Investing Strategies

5 international value shares with a positive outlook: analyst

| Bernd Struben

Aussie investors looking to diversify their share portfolios could consider investing some of their funds overseas.

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Anacacia Capital's managing director Jeremy Samuel
Ask a Fund Manager

The secrets to investing in international shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

There are lots of great shares on the ASX. But there are even more great shares listed internationally.

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Share Market News

How will ASX shares respond to rising US inflation?

| Bernd Struben

Investors will find not all shares are created equal in the face of rising prices.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

Higher dividends, share buybacks or both? Let's take a look

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Healthcare Shares

Blue chip ASX healthcare share "really attractive": top analyst

| Bernd Struben

Everyone needs a good night's sleep. This company helps people achieve that.

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Technology Shares

ASX telco partners with US tech giant Nvidia in pioneering gaming deal

| Bernd Struben

Gaming has come a long way since the days players were stuck to their TVs with cables.

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Share Market News

Why Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) is embracing robotic help

| Bernd Struben

This robot isn't coming for your job. It's here to help.

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Energy Shares

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Bernd Struben

You may not want to find it in your Christmas stocking, but coal is fetching near record prices.

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Energy Shares

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

As the world transitions to electric vehicles, finding sustainable supply chains to power them is critical

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Cryptocurrencies

How Aussies raked in $260 million in Bitcoin profits in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investing is notoriously risky. But for some the risk has paid off handsomely.

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Technology Shares

How ASX data centre shares are racing for the cloud

| Bernd Struben

While cloud computing is nothing new, the growth in demand continues to pick up pace.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin slammed as "least favourite asset for investment"

| Bernd Struben

The notorious volatility of cryptocurrencies is on display today, with most major cryptos spiralling sharply lower.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with CBA (ASX:CBA) shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Flush with more cash than they're required to hold, Australia's big 4 banks are back in the limelight.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The battle for Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) shares isn't over yet!

| Bernd Struben

With institutional investors increasingly interested in agricultural assets, the competition for Vitalharvest is heating up.

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Healthcare Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

While the world is focused on COVID, the search for better cancer treatments continues apace.

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Cryptocurrencies

These 2 cryptos are smashing Dogecoin's 7-day gains

| Bernd Struben

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in virtual circulation. We look at the top 2 performers of the past week.

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Share Market News

Why ASX agricultural shares are high on institutional investors' radars

| Bernd Struben

At the end of the day you can survive without gold but not without food.

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Resources Shares

Why ASX copper shares could have more market-beating gains ahead

| Bernd Struben

Copper's non-corrosive and highly-conductive nature makes it a hot commodity in today's fast changing world.

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Technology Shares

Up 1,600% in 12 months, why the IXUP (ASX:IXU) share price is gaining again

| Bernd Struben

With hacking attacks on the rise, securing your cyber data has never been more important.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 220% in 1-year, Kazia Therapeutics (ASX:KZA) share price is edging lower today

| Bernd Struben

The global effort to defeat cancer continues, with this ASX healthcare share commencing a new clinical study.

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Energy Shares

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is plummeting 9% this morning

| Bernd Struben

Exploring for oil in Alaska's wintertime is no walk in the park. This ASX energy share says it's up to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 ASX shares tipped to pay higher dividends: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Five shares for investors looking for extra income to consider.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is at record highs

| Bernd Struben

The big 4 banks have gone from dogs to darlings, and CBA leads the pack.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The 10 ASX dividend shares delivering the highest yields

| Bernd Struben

With term deposits paying little more than 1%, high-yielding stocks have the potential to provide regular income.

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Gold

Why ASX gold share Red 5 (ASX:RED) is on a rollercoaster today

| Bernd Struben

Gold slipped overnight but remains up 11% over the past year, offering gold miners a welcome tailwind.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

You may have heard it called poor man's gold, but silver is up 53% over the last 12 months.

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Energy Shares

These ASX coal shares shone today. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

With much of the world still reliant on coal, prices are surging and producers are making hay.

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Gold

Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) share price rockets 38%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Small ASX mining shares are inherently risky. But Dateline shareholders were smiling today.

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Gold

Why ASX gold explorer Magnetic Resources (ASX:MAU) shares are lifting

| Bernd Struben

The gold price is up 13% since the end of March. Got gold?

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