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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.

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Why the Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is moving today

| Bernd Struben

The Cann Group share price has been up and down this morning. We take a look at what the ASX…

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Why the Allegiance Coal (ASX:AHQ) share price rocketed 40% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Allegiance Coal share price soared 40.3% higher today, before shares entered a trading halt. We look at what happened…

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Can these 2 outperforming ASX gold miners shine on through 2021?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold miners have delivered a mixed performance this year. Can these 2 outperformers repeat their big gains in 2021?

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If you thought 2020's tech share rally was impressive, hold on for 2021!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share rally in 2020 was nothing short of astonishing. But there are good reasons to believe 2021…

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Cooper Energy (ASX:COE) share price falls despite progress report

| Bernd Struben

It's been a difficult year for Cooper Energy shareholders, with the share price down 39% in 2020. We look at…

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Why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 78% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The Oz Minerals share price up 78% to round off an exceptional year, making the South Australian miner an ASX…

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Key risks and rewards for ASX share investors heading into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Whatever your feelings on 2020, it was certainly an exciting year for ASX share investors. We take a look at…

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Why the Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Dusk Group share price is rocketing higher today after the home fragrance product retailer provided a market update. Here's…

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Are these the 2 best ASX shares to buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

As 2020 draws to a close, investors looking to end the year with a bang are seeking out the best…

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With the ASX tipped to outperform in 2021, shares in this sector could rocket

| Bernd Struben

In a year dominated by the pandemic and unprecedented stimulus spending, are ASX shares over or undervalued heading into 2021?

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The GR Engineering (ASX:GNG) share price has climbed 3% today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The GR Engineering Services (ASX: GNG) share price is up 3% higher today. We look at the company's contract announcement.

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Why the Ingenia (ASX:INA) share price is moving higher this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Ingenia Communities Group share price is up 1.24% in early morning trade. We look at the announcement driving the…

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Why this fund manager prefers Transurban over Sydney Airport, Flight Centre and Qantas

| Bernd Struben

With 2021 just days away, all eyes are on the ASX 200 recovery trade. Here's why this fund manager has…

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Why ASX energy shares in this beaten down sector could rally in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX energy shares in this beaten down sector haven't had the best of years. But that could change in 2021…

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What's moving the Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Asaleo Care (ASX: AHY) share price is jumping around today after the company announced a new acquisition agreement. Here's…

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Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 2% today

| Bernd Struben

The Archer share price jumped 2% higher in early trade today. We take a look at the company's latest announcement.

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3 top ASX retail shares for your 2021 portfolio

| Bernd Struben

It's time to put 2020 behind us and look ahead to 2021. Here's why these 3 ASX 200 retail shares…

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Why the Think Childcare (ASX:TNK) share price is up 2% today

| Bernd Struben

Childcare owner and operator, Think Childcare's share price is climbing higher today, up 2%. We take a look at why…

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The Pensana (ASX:PM8) share price shot up 14% higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Pensana share price is rocketing higher in morning trade. Here's why investors are buying shares in the rare earths…

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Why the Cimic Group (ASX:CIM) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Cimic Group share price has slipped in early trade after the construction, infrastructure and mining company announced a new…

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2 ASX dividend shares for 2021's zero interest rate world

| Bernd Struben

With Australia's interest rates effectively zero – or even negative – ASX dividend shares are in the spotlight for 2021.

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Why the Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

The Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is up 1.5% in morning trade after the gold miner's latest market update. We…

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The QBE (ASX:QBE) share price has plummeted 9% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The QBE share price has sunk 9.3% in early trade today after an update from the ASX insurance giant on…

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CogState (ASX:CGS) share price up 44% today and a mind-blowing 207% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The CogState share price is going ballistic today, up 44% in late afternoon trading. That puts the year-to-date gains at…

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Why the ASX 200 could be the Nasdaq of 2021

| Bernd Struben

Almost every day the financial news trumpets new record highs for the Nasdaq. Can we expect the same for the…

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Why investors are pushing the Carnarvon Petroleum (ASX:CVN) share price higher

| Bernd Struben

The Carnarvon Petroleum share price is up nearly 4% in intraday trading today. We take a look at what's driving…

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Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price is rocketing 9% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Bapcor (ASX: BAP) share price has soared up 9.5% in morning trade. We take a look at why the…

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With the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price up 222% this year, what's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Archer Materials share price has seen gains of 222% since the first trading day of 2020. Here's the latest…

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Are ASX energy shares the best pandemic recovery play in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

Heading into 2021, all eyes are on the 'recovery trade'. Could these 2 ASX energy shares be big gainers from…

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Why the Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Uniti Group share price is on watch today following the company's asset acquisition announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Why Meteoric Resources (ASX:MEI) share price is soaring 6% higher

| Bernd Struben

Bucking the wider falling market, Meteoric Resources' share price has surged up 6.35% today. We take a look at why...

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Why the Cardiex (ASX:CDX) share price, up 73% in 2020, is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The CardieX share price is up 73% so far in 2020. And it's up another 2% in afternoon trading. We…

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Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

The DroneShield share price is leaping higher today, up nearly 3%, even as the All Ordinaries slides lower. We take…

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Will China's trade war torpedo the Rio, Fortescue and BHP share prices?

| Bernd Struben

China's trade ructions with Australia show few signs of abating. Will the trade war torpedo the Rio, Fortescue and BHP…

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Why energy shares Woodside (ASX:WPL) and Santos (ASX:STO) plan to go green with gas

| Bernd Struben

Solar and wind power continue to gain traction. But Woodside and Santos plan to go green with Australian gas.

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ASX retail shares in the spotlight: Cashed up consumers unfazed by "uneven and bumpy" rebound

| Bernd Struben

With consumer confidence running at 10-year highs and plenty of pent-up demand, ASX retail shares are hoping for a bumper…

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Trading at record highs, why the Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is lifting again today

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new all-time highs on Friday, here's why the Eagers Automotive share price is moving higher again today.

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Will China's tariffs cripple the Aussie economy's 2021 recovery plan?

| Bernd Struben

The list of Australian goods being hit with punitive tariffs in China continues to grow. Will this derail Australia's recovery?

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Will ASX gold shares continue to shine in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

The soaring price of gold in 2020 has been a boon for most ASX gold shares. Will those tailwinds keep…

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Up over 800% this year, the Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price slips on progress report

| Bernd Struben

With the company's shares already up over 800% for the year, what's next for the Element 25 share price? We…

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