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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

Share Gainers

Today's strong performance sees Webjet's share price leap 31% so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Online travel agent Webjet's share price closed up 4.2% today, delivering more than a 31% gain to shareholders so far…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price leaps 7% today after 3 broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay share price is up by 7% today, boosted by 3 broker upgrades that like the buy now, pay…

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Share Market News

Nitro Software share price down 8% following half year results

| Bernd Struben

The Nitro Software share price is under pressure following the company's results for the half year ended June 30 2020.…

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Share Market News

This rising sentiment is spurring the share market's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Technology share prices in US markets and on the ASX are again breaking record highs on rising sentiment. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Nearmap share price rebounds to gain 32% in August to date

| Bernd Struben

The Nearmap share price is up 32% in August so far, following a 12% surge in today's trading.

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Share Market News

Buddy share price leaps 18% following letter to shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The Buddy Technologies share price leapt 18% higher today following a letter to shareholders from the company's CEO.

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Share Market News

Why Australian Ethical Investment's share price has slid 32% in August

| Bernd Struben

Australian Ethical Investment's share price is down 32% so far in August, the worst performer on the ASX 300.

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Share Market News

Is it still the time to be greedy for ASX gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

Gold is up over 27% in 2020 and many ASX gold miners' share prices are up even more. Is it…

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Retail Shares

Super Retail share price leaps 21% in August ahead of Monday's FY20 results

| Bernd Struben

The Super Retail share price is up 21% so far in August. And this comes before the company's FY20 results…

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Share Market News

Why the Corporate Travel share price is up 57% in August

| Bernd Struben

Corporate Travel Management 's share price is up 57% so far in August. Why are investors piling into the company's…

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Share Market News

Connexion share price shoots 42% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The Connexion share price has surged 42% following release of the technology company's FY20 results. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

These beaten down ASX energy shares could mirror the tech share price boom

| Bernd Struben

US and ASX technology share prices continue to set new record highs. But these ASX energy shares are well-placed for…

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Share Market News

Why has the Pure Foods share price soared 144% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Pure Foods Tasmania's share price has rocketed 144% so far in August? Why is Pure Food's share price surging?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Redbubble share price up 38% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Online retailer Redbubble's shares are up 36% so far in August. What's driving the Redbubble share price higher?

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Share Market News

Chalice Gold Mines share price soars 40% in August and 508% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold and mineral explorer Chalice Gold Mines' shares are up 40% so far in August and up a smashing…

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Share Market News

After the stellar COVID-19 rebound, can ASX share prices keep rising?

| Bernd Struben

Apple's share price rise saw the company hit US$2 trillion on the same day the ASX 200 hit 5-month highs.…

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Share Market News

How will the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine impact ASX share prices?

| Bernd Struben

ASX share prices have soared since their late March lows. What impact will a COVID-19 vaccine have on share prices?

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Share Market News

4 market experts' opinions as US shares hit record and WiseTech share price soars 33%

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 gaining today and the US Nasdaq and S&P 500 at new record highs, what are the…

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Share Market News

Nearmap share price slides 13% on release of financial results

| Bernd Struben

Aerial imagery technology company Nearmap's share price slumped 13% today. Here's why I think it's worth watching

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Share Market News

Why is Aussie gold producer Medusa' Mining's share price skyrocketing?

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold producer Medusa mining's share price has soared 23% higher so far in August and is up 49% over…

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Share Market News

Why Fortescue's share price has surged 72% in 2020

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Fortescue's share price has rocketed 72% higher so far in 2020. Here's why the iron ore producer and explorer has…

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Share Market News

Tech shares race to record highs as Bank of America tips BHP and Rio shares

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech shares are surging higher as the US Nasdaq hits new record highs. But don't count out the miners...

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Share Market News

Hydrix share price rockets 250% following announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Hydrix share price skyrocketed 215% by 3pm today following the company's positive AngelMed Guardian device announcement.

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Share Market News

What's driving Arena REIT's huge weekly share price gain?

| Bernd Struben

Real estate investment trust Arena REIT's share price has rocketed 10.5% over the past week. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Why the Baby Bunting share price is up 26% in August

| Bernd Struben

The Baby Bunting share price has leapt 26% in August, placing the specialty nursery retailer near the top of the…

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett is buying gold shares and top fundies assess ASX share price moves

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys $785 million of Barrick Gold shares as ASX gold share prices have soared.

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Share Market News

Why the Class share price is up 41% this week

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The Class share price rocketed 41% higher this week. Why are investors snapping up shares in the cloud-based software developer?

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Share Market News

Waypoint REIT share price gets a boost from financial guidance upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors took note of Waypoint's financial guidance upgrade today, driving the Waypoint REIT share price higher.

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Share Market News

Why today is a great day to add to your ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

The huge COVID-19 market crash rebound may be over, but plenty of ASX shares are posting big gains.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Navigator Global share price surged 39% today

| Bernd Struben

The Navigator Global Investments Ltd (ASX: NGI) share price surged 39% today following an acquisition announcement.

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Share Market News

What's driving the surge in jewellery retailer Lovisa Holdings' share price in August?

| Bernd Struben

Specialist fashion jewellery retailer Lovisa Holdings's share price is up more than 18% so far this month with more strong…

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Share Market News

Vmoto share price scoots 15% higher on successful capital raising

| Bernd Struben

The Vmoto share price rocketed more than 15% today after the electric scooter manufacturer announced a confirmed equity capital raising.

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Technology Shares

The Atomos share price has raced 27% so far this week and is still gaining ground

| Bernd Struben

The Atomos share price is up more than 27% so far this week and still going strong. What's behind the…

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Technology Shares

These soaring tech shares are making savvy investors rich

| Bernd Struben

The prices of tech shares are on a tear again today and they should have much further to run. We…

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Share Market News

Why the Helios Energy share price is up 15% in August

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas company Helios Energy's share price has leapt 15% so far in August. Here's what's been driving the…

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Share Market News

The Helloworld share price surged 19% in early August. Here's why it just lost ground

| Bernd Struben

At the opening bell this morning, the Helloworld share price was up 19% so far in August. Today its share…

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Share Market News

Ardent Leisure share price has wild ride following 23% surge last week

| Bernd Struben

The Ardent Leisure Group share price surged 23% last week, leading the charge on the ASX's start to August. Today…

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett would applaud the share price gains of these undervalued ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares in the property and travel sectors shine, while the big technology companies share prices take a breather.

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Share Market News

How the Santos share price could gain from COVID-19 stimulus

| Bernd Struben

Santos Ltd's share price has yet to recover from the COVID-19 panic selling. But the coming months could see that…

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Share Market News

Why did the Imdex share price leap 20% higher in July?

| Bernd Struben

Mining technology provider Imdex Limited's share price leapt 20% in July. Here's more about the company and why its share…

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