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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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Could this be the pin to pop the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) bubble?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin hit new record highs yesterday, trading for a price of more than US$61,500. Could this be the pin to…

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Here's why the Altech (ASX:ATC) share price is rocketing 11%

| Bernd Struben

The Altech (ASX: ATC) share price is flying higher today, up 10.9%. We take a look at the ASX tech…

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Why ASX hemp share Elixinol's (ASX:EXL) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Elixinol (ASX: EXL) share price leapt 15% higher on open this morning. We look at the ASX hemp share's…

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Why the Opthea (ASX:OPT) share price is soaring 11% today

| Bernd Struben

The Opthea share price is soaring in morning trade. We take a look at the announcement grabbing ASX investors' interest.

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Worried an end to global stimulus will crash the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has joined global shares today to post solid gains. But how long will the stimulus-fuelled rally last?

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Why this ASX retail share is tipped as "tremendous"

| Bernd Struben

It hasn't been an easy 12 months for ASX retail shares. Despite its own struggles this ASX retailer is tipped…

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Why this ASX 200 tech share is leading the pack this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 tech shares are coming back strongly as the US Nasdaq rebounds from losses. This ASX technology share tops…

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How ASX tech investors can ride the resurgent Nasdaq share boom

| Bernd Struben

ASX tech investors looking to gain exposure to US blue chip tech shares can do so with this ASX listed…

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Why the Bitcoin price is rocketing towards new record highs again

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price breached the US$58,000 level this morning, within a whisker of a new record high. We look at…

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Small-cap ASX minerals explorer inks JV agreement with Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO)

| Bernd Struben

Small-cap ASX minerals explorer Agrimin has inked a joint venture agreement with ASX 200 mining giant Rio Tinto. We look…

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Why ASX 200 copper shares are eyeing ultracheap Chinese EVs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 copper shares are likely to enjoy a healthy tailwind as cheaper EVs drive growth in the global demand…

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Could the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) camera hack lift ASX cybersecurity shares?

| Bernd Struben

With private hackers joining state sponsored cyber attacks, ASX cybersecurity shares could see more demand for their services.

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Worried about rising interest rates impacting ASX 200 shares? Read this…

| Bernd Struben

Concerned inflation could send interest rates higher and negatively impact ASX 200 shares? Here's what RBA governor Philip Lowe says.

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Up 300% in 1 year, what's driving the Incannex Healthcare (ASX:IHL) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Incannex Healthcare share price is up 300% in the past 12 months. Here's a closer look at the company's…

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Why ASX 200 hospitality shares could be about to enjoy a boost

| Bernd Struben

The announcement of a $1.2 billion government tourism stimulus package could be just what ASX 200 hospitality shares need.

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Here's why this ASX lithium share is soaring 10% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium share Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) is rocketing today, up 10% in early afternoon trading. We take a look at…

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Why this fundie tips Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) shares

| Bernd Struben

Citing a much higher earnings potential and a shift away from bulk wine to branded wine, this fundie likes Australian…

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Chinese and Russian hack attacks put ASX cybersecurity shares in spotlight

| Bernd Struben

With 2 state sponsored cyber attacks hitting the world in 3 months, ASX cybersecurity shares are in the spotlight today.

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Why the Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) share price jumped 29% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Legacy Iron Ore share price was up 29% in morning trade before giving up some of those gains. We…

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Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) reports $57 million healthcare asset purchases

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat after the company acquired 3 new healthcare assets for $57 million. We look…

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Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price leapt 85% on open

| Bernd Struben

The Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is rocketing today, opening 85% higher. Let's look at the ASX gold explorer's latest…

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Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting higher in morning trade, up 8%. We take a look at the…

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Saxo Bank CEO on the "seismic shift" in ASX retail investors

| Bernd Struben

The growth in retail investors saw Saxo Bank bring on record new active clients in 2020. Saxo's management explains why…

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Should ASX 200 investors be worried about inflation? Janet Yellen isn't…

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly worried about rising inflation. Here's why you shouldn't lose sleep over rising bond yields…yet.

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Here's why the Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) share price is rocketing 9%

| Bernd Struben

The Catalyst Metals share price is rocketing in morning trade, up 9%. We take a look at the ASX gold…

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Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price spiked 7% this afternoon

| Bernd Struben

The Nickel Mines (ASX: NIC) share price spiked 7% higher just before 2pm today. We look at what moved the…

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Why ASX uranium shares could run even hotter in 2021

| Bernd Struben

These ASX uranium shares have posted massive gains over the past year, with strong runs into 2021. But they could…

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Fundie tips this ASX 200 retail share to prosper in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares have been enjoying some strong tailwinds from cashed up consumers. We look at this portfolio manager's…

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The risky nature of Robinhood style day trading revealed

| Bernd Struben

Before the Reddit GameStop mania swept up retail investors, there was Robinhood. Two investment legends sound their warnings.

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What's lifting the Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Fonterra (ASX: FSF) share price is moving higher today. We take a look at the ASX dairy c-op's latest…

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Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price crashed 14% on open today

| Bernd Struben

The Ioneer share price fell hard on open this morning, down 14%. We take a look at the company's latest…

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Why ASX 200 retail shares like JB Hi Fi (ASX:JBH) are outperforming

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 200 fell today, many ASX 200 retail shares enjoyed gains. We look at what's driving investor interest.

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Why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is lifting 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Red 5 (ASX: RED) share price is on the move, up 5.7% in afternoon trading after earlier being up…

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Why the Navarre Minerals (ASX:NML) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Navarre Minerals share price is gaining today, up 4% in early afternoon trade. We take a look at the…

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Why are these ASX 200 healthcare shares sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 healthcare shares were among some of the top performers in the race to the COVID vaccine. Why are…

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Up 395% in 1 year, why the DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is gaining again

| Bernd Struben

The DigitalX share price is on the rise today, up more than 5% in late morning trade. We take a…

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Why the Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price shot higher this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Impedimed share price is shooting higher today, up 5% in morning trade. We take a look at what's moving…

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Takeaways from Bell Asset's post-COVID investment webinar

| Bernd Struben

With share investors eyeing a post-COVID world, we bring you the key takeaways from Bell Asset Management's webinar.

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Up 310% the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The MGC Pharma share price is gaining today, up 3% in late morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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Why the PSC Insurance (ASX:PSI) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The PSC Insurance Group share price is up 4% in morning trade. We take closer a look at the company's…

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