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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

How these 3 letters could see your ASX shares outshine

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 still down 13% from its 20 February all-time highs, these 3 letters could give some ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is up 16% today

| Bernd Struben

The Nickel Mines share price is up 16% today following the company's ASX release announcing a new acquisition.

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Share Market News

How ASX 200 investors can collect a rent check from Bunnings Warehouses

| Bernd Struben

Most Australians will have visited a Bunnings Warehouse, and not just for their snags. Here's the ASX REIT share collecting…

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay's (ASX:APT) Nick Molnar is embracing the fashion world

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason the Afterpay share price makes headline news most every day. And founder Nick Molnar intends to keep…

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Share Market News

There's good news and bad for these ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

In a tale of 2 commodities, ASX share prices linked to Australia's second largest export are suffering while another segment…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors underexposed to this potential 'great news event'

| Bernd Struben

If an effective vaccine against the coronavirus were uncovered this week, many ASX 200 investors would be poorly positioned to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Responsible 'ESG' share investing is booming on the ASX. Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

While all ASX investors want to see their shares go up, a growing number are seeking to invest responsibly. We…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price has surged 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) share price jumped again today, after the company released a drilling update.

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Share Market News

Looking to invest in ASX real estate shares? Read this first

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates effectively zero, investors are seeking income from ASX shares. Here we look at outlook for office and…

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Share Market News

Is Transurban's (ASX:TCL) share price 18% undervalued?

| Bernd Struben

Why a 'return to normal' should see Transurban's share price gain 18% from today's levels. And it could gain far…

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Share Market News

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price leaps 10% on this ASX announcement

| Bernd Struben

Here's why the Little Green Pharma share price is up 10% in late afternoon trading. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price broke its record high today

| Bernd Struben

If Afterpay shareholders needed anything else to celebrate this year, AUSTRAC just delivered it. Here's what you need to know…

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Technology Shares

The niche ASX shares critical to fuelling the tech boom

| Bernd Struben

With the pace of new technology adoption accelerating, tech shares continue to lead markets higher. These ASX shares play a…

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Share Market News

The iSelect (ASX:ISU) share price was on the move today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The iSelect share price had its ups and downs today after a trading update and the announcement of a new…

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Share Market News

Why the Indoor Skydive (ASX:IDZ) share price is up 300% today

| Bernd Struben

The Indoor Skydive Australia Group's share price is rocketing 300% higher today after the company announced the launch of a…

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Technology Shares

How to position yourself for the next big surge in technology shares

| Bernd Struben

It only took a few weeks of sliding tech share prices for investors to lament that the tech rally was…

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Share Market News

The Azure Minerals (ASX:AZS) share price has rocketed 62%. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The Azure Minerals share price is soaring 62% higher today after the company released positive drill results.

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Share Market News

Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price up 11% following this announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Hot Chili share price is up 11% following the release of the results from its first mineral resource estimate…

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Share Market News

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price rebounds from early morning losses

| Bernd Struben

Sydney Airport's share price was down almost 1% in early morning trading before shedding the losses to trade flat by…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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Share Market News

AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price rockets 20% higher today before trading halt

| Bernd Struben

The AVZ Minerals share price was going ballistic today, up 20% until trading in the shares was halted an hour…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) share price is up 22% this week

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good week of gains for many ASX shares, but the 22% increase notched up by the Karoon…

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Share Market News

Why Macquarie (ASX:MQG) analysts are tipping share price gains for this ASX retail landlord

| Bernd Struben

ASX brick and mortar retail shares, and their landlords, were some of the hardest hit by COVID. Now a few…

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Share Market News

Look through short-term unpredictability for long-term ASX share price gains

| Bernd Struben

When the smoke from the pandemic shutdowns and waves of government stimulus clears, it’s the strong ASX shares that will…

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Share Market News

Why the PYC Therapeutics (ASX:PYC) share price is up 9% today

| Bernd Struben

The PYC Therapeutics share price is up 9% today following a promising ASX announcement on the effectiveness of its lead…

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Share Market News

One ASX share every patient investor should own

| Bernd Struben

The budget should usher in some quick share price gains for select ASX shares. But don't ignore the long-term potential…

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Share Market News

Which ASX share may benefit from the jobs-led recovery Budget?

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Budget will unleash record stimulus, with a focus on job creation. Here's how ASX investors can benefit…

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Share Market News

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price could soar into Christmas

| Bernd Struben

JB Hi-Fi shareholders have enjoyed a rewarding year to date. Here's why the next 3 months could deliver more good…

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Share Market News

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price has surged 18% today

| Bernd Struben

The Tesserent share price is soaring higher today, up 18% after the cyber security company released an update on new…

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Share Market News

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is soaring 15% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Dacian Gold share price is up more than 15% today following the company's preliminary September quarter update. Here's what…

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Growth Shares

Own a slice of this fast-changing lending market

| Bernd Struben

Australia is changing at a pace rarely seen before. The fast-changing debt markets open the door to new opportunities on…

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Share Market News

With even Kogan (ASX:KGN) eyeing a return to the office, where next to invest?

| Bernd Struben

As states borders reopen and Victoria's lockdowns ease, the office market returns to the spotlight. Is this an opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Why the Image Resources (ASX:IMA) share price is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral sand's mining company, Image Resources' share price took off today, at one point trading 9% higher. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why today's NAB (ASX:NAB) share price gains could be just the beginning

| Bernd Struben

It hasn't been a great year for the NAB share price or shareholders in Australia's big four banks. But that…

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Share Market News

Ignore the noise and focus on these ASX shares instead

| Bernd Struben

If ever there was a time for investors to ignore the noise, it's now. Keep your eyes on the horizon,…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Centuria Capital's fund managers' insights on A-REITs and unlisted property funds

| Bernd Struben

Ask a fundie: How do you generate a 52.7% 3-year annualised return from your property fund? Centuria's fund managers offer…

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Share Market News

What every business and household must know about JobKeeper, JobSeeker changes

| Bernd Struben

The government's JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs have proven a valuable lifeline to businesses and households. But changes are afoot…

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REITs

1 ASX share to ride the viral logistics boom

| Bernd Struben

When the coronavirus struck, Australians shifted to online shopping. But e-commerce shares aren't the only ones likely to benefit.

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Share Market News

Forget the tech boom, these ASX shares are primed for the recovery trade

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares have garnered all the headlines lately. And for good reason. But these ASX shares look poised to deliver…

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Share Market News

Here's why the stage is set for another big advance in ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

Trying to time the bottom of the share market is a mug's game. But after the recent pullback, the stage…

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