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Bernd Struben

Author bio
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.
Areas of expertise
Australian and global share markets
Macroeconomic and geopolitical trends
Real estate
Education
Economics, University of Michigan
Favorite investment quote
"The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'This time it's different."
— Sir John Templeton

Recent Articles

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ASX Share Market News

Why Guzman Y Gomez, Pro Medicus and James Hardie shares are turning heads on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus, Guzman Y Gomez, and James Hardie shares are creating a buzz on Friday. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price rocketing 16% this week?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have sent the Ethereum and Bitcoin prices soaring this week. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why Megaport, Northern Star and Zip shares are turning heads on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star, Megaport, and Zip shares are making waves today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been alternately sending Fortescue shares lower then higher today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 67%! Why the rebound in Treasury Wine shares may just be getting started

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects the big rebound in Treasury Wine shares is just the beginning.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Xero and Northern Star shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts ongoing headwinds for Xero and Northern Star shares. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why Evolution Mining, Whitehaven and Santos shares are creating a buzz on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven, Evolution Mining and Santos shares are turning heads today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 118%! Are PLS shares now a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his outlook for PLS' surging shares.

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Dividend Investing

Up 40%! Are Woodside shares still a good buy for passive income now?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring 40% this year, are Woodside’s fully-franked dividends still a good passive income investment?

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Broker Notes

With $30 billion in FY26 income, should I buy CBA shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst digs into the outlook for CBA’s slipping shares.

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Broker Notes

Why this $1.4 billion ASX All Ords mining stock is tipped to jump 30%

| Bernd Struben

A top wealth manager forecasts more than 30% returns from this ASX mining stock.

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Bank Shares

2 ASX 200 bank stocks making BIG moves today on results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into one ASX 200 bank share on Tuesday while abandoning a second. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about CSL, Pro Medicus and BHP shares on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Pro Medicus, and CSL shares are making waves today.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy this rebounding ASX 200 dividend stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects the rebound in this ASX 200 dividend stock has legs.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 popular ASX 200 shares to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts forecast mounting headwinds for these heavyweight ASX 200 shares. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why Lendlease, A2 Milk and JB Hi Fi shares are turning heads on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Lendlease, A2 Milk and JB Hi-Fi shares are making waves on Monday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Profits up, home loans down. Why NAB shares are getting smashed on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pulling out of NAB shares on Monday. Let’s see why.

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Dividend Investing

Are BHP or CBA shares a better buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy CBA or BHP shares for passive income?

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs for $10,000 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

These two ASX ETFs provide a diversified means to earning a $10,000 yearly passive income.

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ASX Share Market News

Why DroneShield, Life360 and SGH shares are crashing lower this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Life360, SGH, and DroneShield shares tumbling this week. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks leaping higher in this week's slumping market on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks flying higher in this week’s falling market. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why Baby Bunting is leaping 25% on Friday while QBE shares are sinking like a stone

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Baby Bunting shares on Friday and abandoning ASX 200 insurance giant QBE. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about Treasury Wine, ANZ and Telstra shares on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra, Treasury Wine, and ANZ shares are turning heads today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 250%! Broker tips this dividend paying ASX All Ords tech stock for more outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

A top broker forecasts more outperformance from this dividend paying ASX tech stock.

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Opinions

With cash profits jumping to $11 billion, are CBA shares now a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

CBA enjoyed a very profitable FY 2026. But is the ASX 200 bank stock a buy for FY 2027?

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Broker Notes

Up 73%! 3 reasons I'd still buy Mineral Resources shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from Mineral Resources' surging shares.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts growing headwinds for NAB shares. But why?

Read more »

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Broker Notes

Up 59%! Here are 3 reasons I'd still buy Newmont shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from gold mining giant Newmont.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 eyeing new record closing high as RBA keeps interest rates on hold. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Mortgage holders and ASX investors have received the interest rate pause they were hoping for.

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ASX Share Market News

Why Core Lithium, Newmont and Life360 shares are turning heads on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

Newmont, Life360, and Core Lithium shares are making waves today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Amcor shares have surged 30% since May. Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading analysts offer their forecasts for Amcor’s rebounding shares.

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ASX Share Market News

Why this expert is betting against 4DMedical and DroneShield shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes DroneShield and 4DMedical shares have further to fall. But why?

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Broker Notes

Down 65%! Are WiseTech shares now a bargain buy?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecast for WiseTech’s struggling shares.

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Dividend Investing

Why AGL shares are a top passive income buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects AGL shares to deliver attractive passive income and capital growth.

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Cryptocurrencies

Amid big swings in the Bitcoin price, can the crypto really help diversify your investment portfolio?

| Bernd Struben

Leading analysts sound off on the diversification benefits of buying Bitcoin.

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Surprised child reading all about ASX 200 shares in a newspaper.
ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about DroneShield, Treasury Wine and Westpac shares on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield, Westpac, and Treasury Wine shares are turning heads on Monday. But why?

Read more »

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Whitehaven and Beach Energy shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Whitehaven and Beach Energy shares. But why?

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto and BHP shares? Here's why the ASX mining giants just met with Donald Trump

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto and BHP shares are turning heads following the miners’ critical minerals meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $31,960 in just 1 year. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this ASX 200 stock rocketing 539% in 12 months. But why?

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Superannuation

3 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a $5,000 annual superannuation income boost

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim to supersize my superannuation with three top ASX dividend shares.

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