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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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Gold

After smashing 50 record highs in 2025, what's ahead for the gold price and ASX gold shares like Northern Star in 2026?

| Bernd Struben

The World Gold Council outlines its outlook for the record-setting gold price in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Up 300% this year, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker sees further ‘clear upside’ potential for this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Share Fallers

Up 118% in 2025, why is this All Ords ASX silver share crashing on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing this outperforming ASX silver share today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Up 69% since July, guess which All Ords ASX rare earths share is leaping higher today on major leadership news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX rare earths share on Monday. Let’s see why.

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Gold

Regis Resources shares are up 175% in 2025. Here are the latest 'very encouraging' gold exploration results

| Bernd Struben

Regis Resources is evaluating 100 gold exploration prospects and projects in Western Australia.

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Energy Shares

4 reasons to buy this surging ASX 300 energy share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts outsized near-term gains from this ASX 300 energy share. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Santos, Beach Energy or Woodside shares? Here's Macquarie's top pick

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has released its new share price expectations for Santos, Beach Energy and Woodside shares.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these four ASX 200 stocks this week. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Sell alert! Why analysts are calling time on these 2 ASX 300 stocks

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts recommend selling these ASX 300 shares today. But why?

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Gold

Up 53% since August, guess which ASX 200 gold stock is lifting today on 'key milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner announced a ‘key milestone’ for its new WA gold mine.

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Gold

Northern Star shares shining bright on $225 million gold exploration news

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star is spending big to unearth more gold. Here’s what’s happening.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top dividend-paying ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these three dividend paying ASX 200 shares to outperform in 2026. Let’s see why.

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL shares now look 'massively oversold'

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert says ASX investors have a rare chance to buy CSL shares at a discount.

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Industrials Shares

Down 71% since October, should you buy DroneShield shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert delivers his outlook for DroneShield shares.

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Resources Shares

Top fundie names 2 ASX 200 copper shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager tips two ASX cooper shares to buy amid surging copper prices.

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's how the bank aims to cement its market leading business

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares could gain long-term support from the bank’s latest strategic shift.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare share is lifting off on $25 million news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 healthcare share is grabbing investor interest on Thursday. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Why this dividend paying ASX All Ords share is tipped to outperform again in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance to come from this dividend-paying ASX share.

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Technology Shares

After tanking 26% in a month should you buy Life360 shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert offers his outlook on Life360 shares.

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Broker Notes

Up 61% since April, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX All Ords share.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX All Ords mining stock to rocket another 160%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts outsized gains from this small-cap Aussie rare earths miner. Let’s see why.

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A few gold nullets sit on an old-fashioned gold scale, representing ASX gold shares.
Gold

Up 75% this year, are Northern Star shares still a buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his outlook for Northern Star shares.

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Two smiling men in high visibility vests and yellow hardhats stand side by side with a large mound of earth and mining equipment behind them smiling as the Carnaby Resources share price rises today
Resources Shares

What happened with BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

Did Rio Tinto, Fortescue, or BHP shares lead the charge in November? Let’s find out.

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Healthcare Shares

What happened with CSL shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

November offered a pleasant reprieve for CSL shareholders. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 131% in 2025, why Macquarie expects Lynas Rare Earths shares to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie remains bullish on the outlook for Lynas rocketing shares. Let’s see why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which 10-bagger ASX gold stock is surging 65% today on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX gold miner on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a good buy amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts deliver their verdicts on the outlook for CBA shares.

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Resources Shares

Up 162% in 2025, why is this ASX All Ords silver share leaping higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords silver miner on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Share Fallers

The 4 worst performing ASX 200 stocks to hold in November unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to avoid these four ASX 200 stocks in November.

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares get smashed in November?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares plunged more than 11% in November. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why did the DroneShield share price crash 48% in November?

| Bernd Struben

Investors pummelled DroneShield shares in November. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

The 4 best ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in November revealed

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 slipped 3% in November, but that didn’t hold back these four rocketing stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 50% in a year, why are Treasury Wine shares sinking on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares are tumbling today. But why?

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Gold

Up 146% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock reveals 'significant upside' exploration results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is actively expanding its footprint in Serbia.

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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Woodside shares 4 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Atop capital growth, Woodside shares have paid market-beating dividends.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks soaring higher this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just doubled investors' money on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent this small-cap ASX lithium stock up 139%. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what to know before the RBA starts hiking interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Investors buying ASX shares should prepare for potentially higher interest rates in 2026. But how?

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Share Market News

Sell alert! Experts name 3 ASX 200 stocks to unload today

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts are calling time on these outperforming ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords stock has more than doubled investors' money since January. Here's why it's tipped to surge another 45%!

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outsized gains from this rocketing ASX All Ords stock. Let’s see why.

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