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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

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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Share Market News

How are these ASX 200 retail shares tracking after JobKeeper's end?

| Bernd Struben

Many investors feared the end of the government's JobKeeper program would torpedo ASX 200 retail shares. Were they right?

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Share Market News

Will China's great emissions wall crash the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price edged lower overnight. But Bitcoin bulls may have bigger concerns with China's emissions reduction promises coming due.

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Share Market News

Why ASX copper shares are cheering for Joe Biden

| Bernd Struben

As copper prices rise, so too do the fortunes of most ASX copper shares. We look at how the US…

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Share Market News

Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is zooming 13% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The MGC Pharma (ASX: MXC) share price is up 13% in morning trade. We look at the latest from the…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold miner Ramelius Resources' share price is edging after reporting on its gold production. We look at the…

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Share Market News

Is the GameStop (NYSE:GME) share price about to go in full retreat?

| Bernd Struben

The GameStop share price fell 2.4% yesterday. But with COVID vaccines rolling out, this could be the beginning of a…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs: "Massive opportunity" in ASX 200 alternative real estate shares

| Bernd Struben

Do you own any ASX 200 alternative real estate shares? We look at why Goldman Sachs believes these assets have…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price mania spreads as Ether price hits record highs

| Bernd Struben

As the Bitcoin price remains within a whisker of record highs, the Ether price broke into new record high territory.…

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Share Market News

Why the Los Cerros (ASX:LCL) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Bernd Struben

The Los Cerros share price is off to the races today, up 25%. We look at the company's latest gold…

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Share Market News

Up 390% in 1 year, why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price is seesawing today

| Bernd Struben

The Pure Hydrogen share price is on the move today and is currently up 390% in 1 year. We take…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Calidus Resources (ASX:CAI) share price?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold share Calidus Resources' share price has yet to react to the company's latest financing announcement. We look at…

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price and weekly news wrap

| Bernd Struben

As the end of the shortened trading week draws to a close, we look at what moved the Commonwealth Bank…

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 value shares still good value? Why these experts are at loggerheads

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 growth shares or ASX 200 value shares? Investors looking towards the next stage of the pandemic recovery may…

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Share Market News

What's driving the Bitcoin price back towards new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Is the Bitcoin price in a bubble? Not if you look at this week's action. We look at why Bitcoin…

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Share Market News

Why the Vimy Resources (ASX:VMY) share price is charging 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Vimy Resource share price is charging higher today, up 8%. We look at what's driving investor interest in the…

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Share Market News

Why the Evolve Education (ASX:EVO) share price is spiralling lower this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Evolve Education Group share price is spiralling lower in morning trade. We take a look at the ASX education…

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Share Market News

Saxo's chief economist warns ASX investors of "galloping inflationary risks"

| Bernd Struben

Saxo's chief economist explains what ASX investors should know about the unintended consequences of massive government spending.

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Share Market News

Why Saxo's global outlook favours ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

Saxo Bank's latest outlook for global share markets puts the spotlight on ASX commodity shares. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

It's official – Why RXP Services (ASX:RXP) shares de-listed from the ASX

| Bernd Struben

Looking for RXP Services shares on the ASX? Here's why you won't find it anymore. And why shareholders banked some…

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Share Market News

'Remarkable resilience' in Aussie farmland a tailwind for ASX agriculture shares

| Bernd Struben

When you think of ASX resource shares, gold shares or iron ore come to mind. But ASX agriculture shares have…

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Share Market News

How New Yorkers could send ASX cannabis shares higher

| Bernd Struben

Investing in ASX cannabis shares may not be for everyone. But the best placed pot stocks have delivered solid share…

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