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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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How to invest

How I'd build a $20,000 annual passive income stream from these top ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

To earn $20,000 a year in passive income, I’d start with these three ASX 200 shares.

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Share Gainers

Why these 5 ASX 200 stocks are racing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a stellar week for these five ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares: Buy, hold, or sell? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

What is Macquarie forecasting for Treasury Wine shares amid the CEO’s unexpected exit?

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock would have doubled your money in a year. Is it too late to buy now?

| Bernd Struben

After more than doubling in a year, here’s what Macquarie expects next for this soaring ASX 200 tech stock.

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Gold

Up 710% in a year, ASX 300 gold stock surges higher again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 gold stock continues to reward its investors today. But how?

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Real Estate Shares

5 ASX stocks making Macquarie's top picks in the listed property sector

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the future is looking brighter for these ASX real estate stocks. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 50% in a year, are Xero shares a buy after Thursday's earnings results?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors reacted positively to Xero’s full-year earnings results on Thursday. Now what?

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? These 3 ASX dividend stocks are yielding more than 10%

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these high-yielding ASX dividend stocks will keep pleasing passive income investors in the years ahead.

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Gold

Guess which ASX All Ords gold stock just rocketed 17% on its growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords gold stock today. But why?

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Gold

How Northern Star shares now encompass millions more ounces of gold than last year

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star’s global gold inventory ramped up over the past year. Here’s how.

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Technology Shares

Up 57% in a year, why this ASX 200 tech stock could keep charging higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert foresees a bright outlook for this fast-rising ASX 200 tech stock.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares just broke into new multi-year and all-time highs. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 21% on 'exceptional' results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Should I sell Bank of Queensland shares before the RBA cuts interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Bank of Queensland shares could soon be facing selling pressure.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Aristocrat share price just plunge 13%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are smashing the Aristocrat share price today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Why this quality ASX 200 dividend share is one to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts brighter days ahead for this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share.

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Share Gainers

Up 93% since April should I still buy Boss Energy shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy shares, the most shorted on the ASX, have almost doubled in value in one month. Now what?

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Share Gainers

Guess how much $10,000 invested in Zip shares on 7 April is worth today!

| Bernd Struben

The rebound in the Zip share price since 7 April has been nothing short of remarkable.

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Share Market News

How are ASX 200 investors reacting to the surprise US-China tariff deal?

| Bernd Struben

The Nasdaq rocketed 4.4% on the US-China tariff agreement, but what about the ASX 200?

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Gold

How this ASX 200 gold share is set to double annual gold production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner is eyeing 420,000 ounces of annual gold production.

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Gold

Should I buy gold ETFs or ASX 200 gold stocks in this environment?

| Bernd Struben

What’s the best way to make money from a fast-rising gold price, ASX gold stocks or ETFs?

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Real Estate Shares

After its result, does Macquarie have a buy, hold or sell rating on REA Group shares?

| Bernd Struben

REA Group shares are down 4% since Friday’s earnings results. Should I buy the dip right now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX stock just rocketed 21% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX stock following a confirmed takeover offer.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares at risk from the Trump tariffs?

| Bernd Struben

How exposed are CSL shares to potential Trump medicinal tariffs?

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price dips amid BIG leadership news

| Bernd Struben

Telstra released a major leadership announcement on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 bank stock pays the most passive income?

| Bernd Struben

What’s the best ASX 200 bank to invest for passive income?

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Share Market News

$10,000 invested in the ASX 200 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Guess how much $10,000 invested in the ASX 200 five years ago is worth today!

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from the 2025 Macquarie Conference

| Bernd Struben

More than one hundred companies presented at the Macquarie Conference this year. Here’s what we learned.

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Industrials Shares

4 reasons this $10 billion ASX 200 stock can keep charging higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts ongoing earnings growth for this top ASX 200 stock.

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A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
Earnings Results

Why is the QBE share price racing ahead of the benchmark on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up QBE shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price leaps higher on rising full-year profits

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reported its full year FY 2025 results today. Here's why ASX investors are reacting enthusiastically.

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Share Gainers

Boss Energy shares have rocketed 90% in a month. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The massive rally in Boss Energy shares will be painful to the host of short sellers betting against the uranium…

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock has doubled investors’ money in 12 months, and this leading expert forecasts more outperformance…

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest ANZ dividend

| Bernd Struben

ANZ just reported its half-year results and announced its interim dividend.

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Share Market News

Why the Fed just left interest rates on hold and what ASX investors can expect next

| Bernd Struben

With the Fed keeping interest rates on hold, when can ASX investors expect the central bank’s next cut?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 114% in a year, why is the Pro Medicus share price leaping higher again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus shares are back in form today and leaping ahead. Here’s why.

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Transport Shares

Transurban share price lifts off on major job and cost-cutting news

| Bernd Struben

Transurban shares are getting a boost as investors eye $50 million a year in savings.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $8,000 in Fortescue shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've banked!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is popular among passive income investors for paying two fully franked dividends per year, even during COVID.

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Communication Shares

Why this expert is calling time on Telstra shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts tougher times ahead for Telstra shares. Let’s find out why.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 stock just rocketed 17%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 300 stock soaring higher on Wednesday. But why?

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