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Bernd Struben

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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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock trading near 52-week lows just celebrated its first battery-grade lithium production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium stock after the company reported on its first battery-grade lithium production.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price rocket 10% in July?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the regional bank posted more than three times the gains notched by the ASX 200 last month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charges higher as investors celebrate RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the ASX 200 sharply higher following the RBA’s interest rate announcement.

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Materials Shares

Uh-oh! Could this pose a threat to ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

A global energy giant is looking to stake its claim in the lithium supply market.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Will be a challenge': Why Woolworths shares could be facing strong headwinds

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares are up 17% in 2023, not including the interim dividend payout.

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Earnings Results

Credit Corp share price crashes 14% as full-year dividends cut

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Credit Corp share price following the release of the company’s full year results.

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International Stock News

Looking to buy Tesla shares? Here are 3 things you probably don't know about Musk's company

| Bernd Struben

Tesla shares have gained a whopping 147% in 2023. But the company isn’t just about EVs.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in August?

| Bernd Struben

After posting solid gains in July, what's next for the BHP share price?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares outperform over the month amid 'heavy lifting for the RBA'

| Bernd Struben

The big four ASX 200 bank shares may be helping the RBA in its inflation battle.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price wobbles amid 'hoarding' allegations

| Bernd Struben

Qantas has responded to criticism lobbed by Sydney Airport’s management over aircraft docking slots.

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Materials Shares

Patriot Battery Metals share price plunges 10% despite 'largest' lithium resource in America

| Bernd Struben

Despite today’s sell-off, the Patriot Battery Metals share price remains up 99% in 2023.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price leaping higher on record rare earths production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Lynas share price following the ASX 200 rare earths miner’s quarterly report.

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Dividend Investing

You don't always have to pick a winner with ASX dividend shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Certain ASX dividend shares that have seen a retrace in their share prices could offer superior passive income streams over…

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How to invest

How $10 a day invested in ASX shares could create a passive income of $31,750 a year

| Bernd Struben

It’s worth paying extra attention to ASX shares with long track records of regularly paying fully franked dividends.

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares that defined the week

| Bernd Struben

With reporting season kicking off, there were a lot of big ASX share movers in the past week’s trading.

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Materials Shares

Could Allkem shares have another 17% up their sleeves?

| Bernd Struben

A number of analysts are bullish on the outlook for this leading ASX 200 lithium share.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner won't be digging up lithium

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are unlikely to have any significant exposure to lithium in the years ahead.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares I think are going cheap right now

| Bernd Struben

The market is an imperfect place, which is something we can take advantage of when hunting for cheap ASX dividend…

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks could be in 'a very prime place'. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors are lining up to potentially give ASX 200 gold stocks another big boost through 2024.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges toward new record after Fed hikes US rates to 22-year high

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is charging higher again today, getting within striking distance of posting new all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to get hit by this 'downward pressure'?

| Bernd Struben

You’re unlikely to hear any ASX 200 investors who bought BHP shares 12 months ago complaining about their outsized returns.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marches higher amid job cuts and carbon credits

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is outperforming the benchmark index today.

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Earnings Results

Up 43% in a year, Allkem share price dips despite record annual lithium production at Olaroz

| Bernd Struben

The Allkem share price has been a very strong performer in 2023, up 43% since the opening bell on 3…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price is having a strong run today.

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Retail Shares

Are Treasury Wine shares a smart buy for ASX bargain hunters?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares have struggled since China imposed hefty tariffs on Australian wine exports in 2020.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging on a major deal with US lithium giant Albemarle

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock reported it has secured a $200 million construction contract with Albemarle.

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Retail Shares

'Opportunity to really capitalise': Why Wesfarmers shares are in the spotlight today

| Bernd Struben

With a market cap of $56 billion, two of Wesfarmers' well-known business segments are combining.

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Healthcare Shares

'Exciting growth opportunity'. Why this ASX 200 share is one to buy and hold onto

| Bernd Struben

Despite a recent downgrade for FY23, this ASX 200 share still expects to increase its net profits by up to…

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre share price shorters about to get burnt?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are again the most shorted on the ASX today. But are traders betting against the ASX 200…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ shares dip as watchdog postpones verdict on Suncorp deal

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank first reported its intent to acquire Suncorp's banking segment in July 2022.

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Dividend Investing

Can investors count on AGL shares for sustainable dividends?

| Bernd Struben

AGL shares are up 57% in six months. What does this mean for the dividend outlook?

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BNPL shares

Could this new payment system pose a risk for Block shares?

| Bernd Struben

There’s a new player in the instant payments market, and their pockets couldn’t be deeper.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares under $2 to buy for passive income

| Bernd Struben

Both these ASX retail shares pay fully franked dividends, meaning investors may be able to hold onto more of their…

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Dividend Investing

Bought $5,000 of South32 shares last July? Guess how much passive income you've banked

| Bernd Struben

South32 shares trade on a fully franked trailing yield of 8.5%. Though some investors will be earning more.

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Bank Shares

Has the market 'got it wrong' on the CBA share price?

| Bernd Struben

CBA has benefited from rising interest rates, enabling it to increase its net interest margin (NIM). But is the party…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX growth shares I think have huge passive income potential

| Bernd Struben

A lot of the ASX shares I run my slide rule over for passive income are of the blue-chip variety.…

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Earnings Results

Here's why this ASX 200 coal share is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 coal share is up 4% in late morning trade.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share is charging higher today amid $10 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share has acquired a Perth-based business with significant barriers to entry.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Bank of Queensland shares for the forecast 7% dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

When on the hunt for dividends from ASX shares like Bank of Queensland, we want to avoid investing in companies…

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