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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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Resources Shares

Up 218% in a year, Mineral Resources shares sinking today amid mine closure news

| Bernd Struben

The Middle East conflict is causing some headaches for Mineral Resources. But why?

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Gold

Up 129% in a year, guess which ASX All Ords gold stock just reported a big resource increase

| Bernd Struben

The ASX gold miner reported an increase to 359,000 ounces of contained gold at its flagship WA project.

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Technology Shares

Why these top fundies are buying REA and TechnologyOne shares

| Bernd Struben

Two top fund managers expect better times ahead for REA Group and TechnologyOne shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brambles shares: Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his forecast for Brambles' rebounding share price.

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Broker Notes

Down 62%, should I buy Cochlear shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading analysts offer their outlooks for Cochlear’s beaten-down share price.

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ASX Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 jumping on the latest inflation data?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors appear pleased with the latest ABS inflation print. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 223% in a year, guess which ASX All Ords mining stock is rocketing again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX critical minerals miner on Wednesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

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

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst forecasts growing headwinds for Westpac shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy the dip on Life360 shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst believes Life360 shares are well-placed to outperform. But why?

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Broker Notes

With oil prices falling, should I still buy Santos shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his forecast for Santos' outperforming share price.

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Broker Notes

Down 53%, is it time to throw in the towel on CSL shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on CSL’s plunging share price.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is jumping today on a 20% resource boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner is expanding its horizons in Western Australia.

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Broker Notes

Up 21% since November, should I buy this dividend paying ASX All Ords healthcare share today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert tips one ASX All Ords share to buy and one to sell today.

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Broker Notes

With the gold price up on Monday, are Northern Star shares a good buy now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Northern Star’s shares.

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Broker Notes

Up 23% this year, should I buy Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Woodside’s outperforming shares.

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ASX Share Market News

The Strait of Hormuz is closed again! What does that mean if you're buying ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are having a volatile Monday as the Strait of Hormuz takes centre stage.

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares lifting off on Monday amid big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares are flying high on Monday as a military expert joins the leadership team.

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Gold

Guess which beaten-down ASX All Ords gold stock is pushing towards production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is taking another big step towards becoming a producer.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for $10,000 a year in superannuation boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying the right ASX dividend shares today could give your superannuation a valuable income boost in retirement.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares lifting off today on 'history making' news

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is preparing to fly where no commercial airline has flown before.

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Resources Shares

Up 38% in a year, ASX All Ords mining stock reports rare earths progress

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock is targeting rare earths on the United States critical minerals list.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in CBA shares 5 years ago is now really worth…

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have outpaced the ASX 200 and inflation over the past five years. But by how much?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares, including Macquarie and BHP, smashing new 52-week-plus highs today

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent Macquarie, BHP, and this top ASX 200 share to new one-year-plus highs. But why?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks have more than tripled investors' money in a year

| Bernd Struben

These large-cap ASX mining shares have rocketed 207% to 379% in a year. But how?

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's when to expect the first RBA interest rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35%. When can investors expect to see the central bank…

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Resources Shares

Up 44% this week, guess which ASX 300 stock is surging again today on big rare earths news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 300 stock in today’s floundering market. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Up 134% since October, why is this $6 billion ASX 200 stock leaping higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

This $6 billion ASX 200 stock is outperforming again today. But why.

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Resources Shares

Bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares five years ago? Here's what that's really worth today

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares have outpaced the ASX 200 and inflation since 2021. But by how much?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps back into the green as RBA keeps interest rates on hold

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons following the latest RBA interest rate announcement.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares flying high on tumbling oil price

| Bernd Struben

The collapsing oil price is throwing up welcome tailwinds for Qantas shares.

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Share Gainers

How is this $1.2 billion ASX All Ords share rocketing 17% in Tuesday's sinking market?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share is surging in Tuesday’s slumping market. But why?

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Resources Shares

Up 238% in a year, ASX All Ords copper stock hits new high-grade zone

| Bernd Struben

The surging ASX copper stock reported promising exploration results out of Chile.

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Gold

Up 15% since Thursday, ASX All Ords gold stock jumping again today on 'exciting' results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX gold miner in Tuesday’s slumping market.

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Buy, hold, and sell ratings written on signs on a wooden pole.
Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on Wesfarmers outperforming shares.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy the dip on Ampol shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his forecast for Ampol’s outperforming shares.

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Communication Shares

Could Elon Musk's SpaceX take a bite out of Telstra shares?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shareholders are keeping an eye on Elon Musk’s newly listed US$2.1 trillion SpaceX.

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Broker Notes

BHP shares: Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for BHP’s surging shares.

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Gold

Guess which ASX All Ords gold stock is leaping 16% today on 'exceptional recoveries'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX gold stock on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying Woodside shares? Here's why everyone's talking about the Exxon takeover

| Bernd Struben

Is ExxonMobil moving in on Woodside shares? Here’s what’s happening.

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Bank Shares

Buying ASX 200 bank stocks like Westpac and CBA shares? Here's why these funds are betting against you

| Bernd Struben

Leading fundies are lining up to short ANZ, Westpac, NAB and CBA shares. But why?

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