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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

Is today's soaring Dogecoin price an attractive bargain or a dangerous bubble?

| Bernd Struben

With the Bitcoin price garnering most of the headlines, the Dogecoin price has quietly gone through the roof. Can it…

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs has good news for ASX 200 copper shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 resource shares have largely outperformed since the global recovery took off. And ASX copper shares could keep running…

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Resources Shares

Why the VRX Silica (ASX:VRX) share price is lifting today

| Bernd Struben

The VRX Silica share price is charging higher today. We take a look at the ASX resource explorer's latest activity…

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Gold

Why ASX gold miner Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Regis Resources share price is gaining today. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest quarterly activities…

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Bank Shares

Housing prices outpace the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is up 5% this year, less than the increased cost of the average Aussie home.…

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Gold

Why these 3 ASX 200 gold shares are racing higher today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good day on the ASX 200 for some of Australia's top gold shares. We look at what's…

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Cryptocurrencies

Forget the Bitcoin price, the Dogecoin price is on fire!

| Bernd Struben

While the Bitcoin price has been garnering most of the financial media attention, the Dogecoin price has gone ballistic. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price slides as shareholders vote

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is on the slide today. We take a look at the latest on…

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Energy Shares

How pent-up demand could turbocharge ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

After plummeting during the early months of the pandemic, ASX 200 energy shares came roaring back. What's next for the…

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Resources Shares

Why this leading ASX lithium share is tipped to ride the EV revolution

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX lithium shares are gaining a lot of investor attention. Here's why this lithium producer could…

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Cryptocurrencies

Do you think the Bitcoin price is a bubble? Read this

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down a touch, but still near record highs. Investors looking to bet against Bitcoin now have…

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Technology Shares

Why the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price is charging 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The 4DS Memory share price is charging higher, up more than 8%. We look at the latest quarterly report from…

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Financial Shares

The Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price lifts on funds update

| Bernd Struben

The Pendal Group share price is edging higher in morning trade. We take a look at the ASX 200 investment…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Boral share price is bouncing around in morning trade. We look at the latest from the ASX 200 construction…

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Share Market News

What's keeping ASX 200 investors awake at night?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a terrific run over the past months. So what concerns are keeping investors and fund…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price hits new record high as Bitcoin ETF tops $1.3 billion

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price broke into record territory as many Aussie slept the night away. And North America's first Bitcoin ETF…

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Resources Shares

Top fundie picks this ASX 200 resource share for the EV revolution

| Bernd Struben

Electric vehicle growth is poised to take off, driving demand for lithium. This ASX 200 resource share is "ideally positioned"…

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Resources Shares

Why the St George Mining (ASX:SGQ) share price rocketed 60% on open

| Bernd Struben

The St George Mining share price rocketed 60% at market open. We look at what's driving investor interest in the…

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Galilee Energy (ASX:GLL) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Galilee Energy share price isn't making the same big moves as it did following the ASX energy share's last…

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Energy Shares

Why the Empire Energy (ASX:EEG) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Empire Energy share price is on watch after going into a trading halt, following a major announcement and pending…

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Technology Shares

Why ASX 200 tech shares are vital to manufacturers' reshoring plans

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 tech shares have gotten a lot of investor attention since the onset of the pandemic. Here's why they…

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Cryptocurrencies

What's driving the Bitcoin price higher?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is up 1.3% in the past 24 hours and up 18% since 26 March. What's driving the…

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Bank Shares

Why the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price could soar 15%

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is moving higher today, but the best could still be ahead for CBA shareholders.…

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Resources Shares

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is soaring 9%

| Bernd Struben

The Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is soaring in today's trade, up 9%. We look at the ASX uranium share's…

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Commodities (ASX:MRC) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Commodities Limited (ASX: MRC) share price is edging higher in morning trade, up 1.6%. Mineral Commodities entered a trading…

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Share Market News

These top 2 ASX 200 shares have thumped the index's 2021 returns

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 top shares for 2021 have beaten the index's return by more than 10 times. We take a…

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Share Market News

Will this Nasdaq IPO send the Bitcoin price back to record highs?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is back within 2.5% of its all-time highs. Now crypto investors are eyeing this Nasdaq IPO to…

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Share Market News

How this ASX ETF is battling the biggest threat to Australian business growth

| Bernd Struben

With Australia's CEOs overwhelming citing cyber security as the biggest risk to growth in 2021, this ASX ETF is in…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Perenti Global (ASX:PRN) share price?

| Bernd Struben

A major contract extension for its African subsidiary hasn't been enough to lift the Perenti Global share price today.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares outlook boosted by mega African oil project

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares were beaten down during the pandemic's outbreak. After a big rebound what does the future hold?

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Share Market News

Why the 3P Learning (ASX:3PL) share price is soaring 7% today

| Bernd Struben

The 3P Learning (ASX:3PL) share price is soaring in morning trade, up by almost 7%. We take a look at…

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Resources Shares

Why the Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is rocketing 17% today

| Bernd Struben

The Greenland Minerals share price is rocketing today, up 17% in afternoon trading. We look at what's driving the gains.

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Share Market News

With the Bitcoin price up overnight your crypto Tesla just got cheaper

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price gained overnight, meaning a Tesla bought with Bitcoin just got cheaper. But should you buy a car…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold miner Genesis Minerals' share price has lifted by 6% this morning after a significant upgrade in its gold…

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Share Market News

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is soaring today

| Bernd Struben

The Fatfish Group share price is on a wild ride, initially up more than 8% before giving up most of…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin's price is down 8% from February's highs. Is it time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

With the Bitcoin price down 8% from February's highs is it time to buy the dip? We look at the…

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Share Market News

Saxo reveals its Australian clients' top 5 most popular shares

| Bernd Struben

Australian investors aren't just looking at ASX shares for big gains. Saxo Bank reveals the 5 most popular shares amongst…

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Share Market News

Will a retreating Reddit army trample the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Though tumbling in recent weeks, the IOUpay share price remains a stellar BNPL performer on the ASX. Will the Reddit…

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Share Market News

Up 1,300% in a year, why the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The FYI Resources share price is on the rise again today. We look at the latest news from the ASX…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Musgrave Minerals (ASX:MGV) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Musgrave Minerals share price is up 175% over the past year. What's happening with the ASX gold miner today?

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