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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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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock has rocketed 86% since April?

| Bernd Struben

This sky rocketing ASX 200 stock continues to defy short sellers. But how?

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Energy Shares

4 ASX 200 energy shares making big moves today as OPEC's oil production set to surge

| Bernd Struben

ASX energy shares, including Woodside and Santos, are making big moves today. But not all in the same direction.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Fortescue shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investing expert offers his verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Share Gainers

The best 5 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold in May revealed

| Bernd Struben

Can you guess which five ASX 200 shares raced ahead of the benchmark in May?

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price smashed the benchmark to close May at all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

I hope you didn’t sell your CBA shares in April!

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How to invest

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares for $20,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

We look at three top ASX dividend shares to earn a $20,000 annual passive income stream.

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Bank Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered some benchmark smashing returns over the past five years.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 shares leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these four ASX 200 shares this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 copper stock to surge 36% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some hefty gains ahead for the ASX 200 copper miner. But why?

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Financial Shares

Buy this surging ASX 300 stock before the next interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more upside from this surging ASX 300 stock.

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Share Market News

Why the Trump tariffs aren't done roiling the ASX 200 yet

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors celebrating an end to the Trump tariffs on Thursday awoke to a new reality today.

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Broker Notes

How this undervalued ASX All Ords share could rocket 80% in a year

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects a big turnaround for this beaten-down ASX All Ords stock.

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Broker Notes

Up 77% in a year, guess how much more upside Macquarie tips for Eagers Automotive shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie released its latest analysis on Eagers Automotive fast rising shares this morning.

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Gold

2 ASX All Ords gold stocks making moves on big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stocks are catching investor interest today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price charging higher on North West Shelf approval

| Bernd Struben

Woodside has been working more than six years to gain an extension for its North West Shelf gas project.

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Gold

One ASX 200 gold stock to buy now…and one to sell

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX 200 gold stocks stand to gain more from the surging gold price than others.

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Financial Shares

Does Macquarie tip more upside for Suncorp or IAG shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie analysed the outlook for both Suncorp and IAG shares in the year ahead.

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Financial Shares

Why this $2 billion ASX 200 stock looks undervalued today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this ASX 200 company is poised to ‘unlock some decent value’.

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Share Market News

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the latest Aussie inflation numbers?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 was up 0.2% today before the ABS reported the latest inflation figures.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy ANZ shares today?

| Bernd Struben

With a 5.7% dividend yield, are ANZ shares a good buy right now?

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Earnings Results

Web Travel share price rockets 13% on market leading full-year growth

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending Web Travel shares soaring today. Here’s why.

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Healthcare Shares

Are Sigma Healthcare shares a good buy now after the merger with Chemist Warehouse?

| Bernd Struben

Sigma Healthcare shares have soared 154% in 12 months. Can this stellar run continue?

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income amid falling interest rates? Check out this top ASX All Ords dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

This high-yielding ASX dividend stock can help boost your passive income amid falling interest rates.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Pilbara Minerals or Mineral Resources shares? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals shares are both down more than 60% in a year, but Macquarie forecasts a big…

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Gold

Up 200% in 2025, guess which ASX gold stock is surging 11% again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX gold stock soaring again today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid pending $25 billion project extension decision

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are pushing higher ahead of a vital government project determination.

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Bank Shares

Can Bank of Queensland shares keep outperforming the other ASX 200 bank stocks into 2026?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his verdict on what’s ahead for Bank of Queensland shares.

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Broker Notes

Are Bendigo Bank shares a buy, hold or sell? Here's Macquarie's latest recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip on Bendigo Bank shares today?

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold stock just rocketed 167% on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX gold stock flying higher on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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Bank Shares

Why these experts say sell CBA shares now

| Bernd Struben

These two investment experts recommend selling CBA shares today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 34% since April, ASX 300 healthcare stock lifts off again today on new milestone

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 healthcare stock has been on a tear since hitting one-year lows in April.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend stocks paying market-beating passive income

| Bernd Struben

These top ASX passive income stocks are paying dividend yields of 8% to 10%.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in CBA shares one year ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have continued to defy bearish analysts and charged higher.

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Share Gainers

How these 5 ASX 200 stocks are smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These fives ASX 200 stocks have made some very happy shareholders this week. Here’s how.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which high-yielding ASX All Ords dividend stock Macquarie expects to surge 34% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Looking for market-beating passive income and share price gains? Check out this ASX All Ords stock!

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Resources Shares

Does Macquarie rate Fortescue shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Down 42% in a year, does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are now a good buy?

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Earnings Results

Why did Myer shares just rocket 9%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Myer shares on Friday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside share price is looking cheap today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager believes Woodside shares have an “asymmetric skew to the upside”.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy the dip on CSL shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager gives his verdict on the growth prospects for CSL shares.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares have surged 34% since April. Is it too late to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Can WiseTech shares keep charging higher? Here’s what this investing expert expects.

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