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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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Earnings Results

Guess which $12 billion ASX 200 stock just lifted its dividend by 10%

| Bernd Struben

Passive income investors will be pleased with the latest results from this ASX 200 stock.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares are down 49% in a year. Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares have surged over the past week but remain down 49% in 12 months.

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Share Market News

Why Thursday is shaping up to be a BIG day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

We could see some big moves on the ASX 200 tomorrow.

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Share Gainers

Why this little-known ASX share just rocketed 27% in today's struggling market

| Bernd Struben

The ASX share is grabbing investors' interest on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Down 32% in a year, is it time to sell Fortescue shares or scoop up a bargain?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip on Fortescue shares or run for the hills?

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Resources Shares

Down 66% in a year, are Mineral Resources shares now a good buy?

| Bernd Struben

Are the headwinds battering Mineral Resources shares set to reverse?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Macquarie just upgraded Woolworths shares to 'outperform'

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares could catch some welcome tailwinds shortly. But why?

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares a good buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy Telstra shares today?

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim to supercharge my retirement with ASX passive income shares

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX dividend stocks pay an average yield of 8.9%.

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 gold stock just surged to new all-time highs! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the ASX 200 gold miner rocketing to new record highs. But why?

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How to invest

What should I do when my ASX shares are falling?

| Bernd Struben

No one likes watching their ASX shares lose ground. But what should you do during a market correction?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just leapt 9% on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords stock on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have outperformed the benchmark during the recent market sell-off.

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Dividend Investing

A defensive ASX 200 share offering 'an attractive alternative to banks'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert sees “positive signs developing” for this defensive ASX 200 share.

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons to buy this $28 billion ASX 200 dividend stock today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock recently boosted its dividend payout by 27%.

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Energy Shares

Leading fundie forecasts 'considerable upside' for this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects this ASX 200 company will post "a sharp increase” in profits in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

A quality ASX 200 share with 'limited to no impact' from Donald Trump's tariffs

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this ASX 200 company is now at an “attractive entry point”.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's the latest iron ore price forecast from Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price gained over the weekend to hit US$103 per tonne. Now what?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock lifts off on major North American development

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium miner is grabbing investor attention on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to retire in style? Here are 3 quality ASX passive income stocks that could help

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX dividend stocks should continue to reward passive income investors.

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Share Gainers

How an $8k investment in this ASX All Ords stock one-year ago is worth $58,182 today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has enjoyed a stellar year. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Why Bell Potter forecasts a 16% upside for this surging ASX All Ords defence stock

| Bernd Struben

Up 80% in a year, Bell Potter sees more outperformance ahead for this ASX All Ords defence stock.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords stocks shrugging off the looming 2025 market correction and charging higher

| Bernd Struben

If the ASX All Ords enters a 2025 market correction, don’t blame these soaring stocks!

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Gold

How ASX 200 gold stocks are skirting the share market correction

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is on the edge of a share market correction, but don’t tell the Aussie gold miners!

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares in the green amid $2 billion renewable news

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto has entered into a 20-year renewable energy agreement.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 53% in a year, why this ASX 200 share now presents 'long term value'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts brighter days ahead for this beaten-down ASX 200 share.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker just downgraded Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts a sizeable retrace in the Westpac share price in 2025.

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Energy Shares

How low can the oil price go? Here's Citi's 2025 forecast

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what Citi says investors can expect from the oil price in the year ahead.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords silver stock just rocketed 11% on 'highly prospective' project news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords silver miner is racing higher on Thursday. Let’s find out why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How this $400 million program could lift the Woolworths share price

| Bernd Struben

Buying Woolworths shares? You’ll want to read this!

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium share lights up on Queensland acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium producer is increasing its Queensland assets.

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Financial Shares

Down 29% in a month, here are 3 reasons you might consider selling AMP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert says AMP shares are still a sell after this last month’s plunge.

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Real Estate Shares

Why this $31 billion ASX 200 stock can keep charging higher in 2025

| Bernd Struben

The $31 billion ASX 200 stock is up 27% in 12-months and this expert says it’s now a “buying opportunity”.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares leaping to new 52-week highs in today's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

These ASX shares are shrugging off the broader market jitters to hit new 52-week plus highs.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a good investment right now?

| Bernd Struben

After slipping 8% in a year, should I buy BHP shares today?

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Miner on his tablet next to a mine site.
Resources Shares

Why Rio Tinto shares are making big news today

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Rio Tinto shares on Wednesday?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 136% in a year, why is this ASX 200 share slipping on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The high-performing ASX 200 share is expanding its product pipeline.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Guzman y Gomez shares are a buy after crashing on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says the sell-off in Guzman y Gomez stock is an overreaction. But why?

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto and BHP shares can beat a plunging iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Rio Tinto continue to deliver multi-billion-dollar profits.

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Gold

This $3 billion ASX 200 gold stock just crashed 15%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 gold stock today. But why?

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