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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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Technology Shares

Down 28% in a month, why this expert says WiseTech shares are still a sell

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more struggles ahead for WiseTech shares in 2025.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just rocketed 11% on surging full-year profits

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 gold miner have now surged 112% in a year. But why?

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Retail Shares

Top broker forecast 115% potential upside for Myer share price!

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts some big gains for Myer’s shares in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Up 36% in a year, are CBA shares now a sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes the CBA share price looks like it has flown too high.

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Resources Shares

Is this the BIG announcement ASX 200 mining shares have been waiting for?

| Bernd Struben

Will this new development turn the tide for struggling ASX 200 miners?

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Dividend Investing

Five top ASX 200 shares boosting dividends and five cutting their passive income payouts

| Bernd Struben

The overall passive income payout from ASX shares is down, despite these companies lifting their dividends.

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Healthcare Shares

The 'crucial' growth metric that makes CSL shares a buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert points to a critical growth metric that could boost CSL shares in 2025.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price surges on Donald Trump's cryptocurrency strategic reserve update

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price hit all-time highs of US$109,115 on the day Trump was sworn into office.

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Financial Shares

Buying IAG shares? Here's how the insurer is preparing for Cyclone Alfred

| Bernd Struben

IAG is gearing up to assist customers impacted by incoming Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with ASX 200 mining stocks in February?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all released earnings results in February. How did they do?

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this 'undervalued' ASX 200 gold share today

| Bernd Struben

A top expert says this ASX 200 gold miner looks undervalued. Here are three reasons why.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the big four ASX 200 bank stocks in February?

| Bernd Struben

It was a mixed bag for ASX 200 bank stocks in February. But why?

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX 200 stocks surged higher despite weak earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Despite reporting declining earnings, investors sent these two ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With $36 billion in half-year sales, are Woolworths shares now undervalued?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths' half-year sales increased by 3.7% to $35.9 billion.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in retreat as oil price plunges on unexpected developments

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks are catching headwinds on some unexpected fronts today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks getting slammed on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 tech stocks are falling hard today. But why?

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Energy Shares

How the Woodside share price outpaced the ASX 200 in February

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares finished in the green in February despite the declining oil price.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 stocks that tumbled despite posting 'outstanding' earnings results

| Bernd Struben

After delivering strong half-year results, these ASX 200 stocks were sold off.

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Resources Shares

Here's what moved the BHP share price in February

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what happened to the BHP share price in February?

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA share price in February?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares attracted heaps of investor interest in February. Here’s why

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Healthcare Shares

Up 810% in a year, the Mesoblast share price is surging again on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mesoblast shares on Monday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 162% in a year, Pro Medicus share price leaping higher today on major US news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reacting positively to Pro Medicus’ latest US news.

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Energy Shares

Why Origin Energy shares are a post-earnings season buy

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert sees ongoing value in Origin Energy shares. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now for lifetime passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue to provide reliable passive income payouts for many years to…

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 go backwards in February?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just had a February to forget. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have posted gains of up to 21% this week.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock just rocketed 11% on surging earnings

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent this ASX 200 stock rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why is the Harvey Norman share price soaring in Friday's sinking market?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Harvey Norman shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Sayona Mining share price wobbles amid growing half-year losses

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares are in the spotlight following the lithium miner’s half-year results.

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Share Gainers

$10,000 invested in this ASX 200 tech stock just 7 weeks ago is already worth $17,040!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock engineered a huge turnaround in January. Did you buy any shares?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX gambling shares making big moves on big news today

| Bernd Struben

One of the ASX gambling stocks is soaring today while the other flounders. But why?

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Earnings Results

This $9 billion ASX 200 healthcare share just rocketed 17%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this private hospital operator today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which high-yielding ASX 200 stock just rocketed 22% on record revenue

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 stock flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 94% in a year, why is this ASX healthcare stock rocketing again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX healthcare stock soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Coles share price lifts off on dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Coles shares on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why now is the time to buy Domino's shares 'at a discount'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Domino’s shares are now ‘significantly undervalued’.

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Energy Shares

Why Woodside shares just earned an upgraded 2025 outlook from Citi

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares could catch some tailwinds out of the US in 2025, if things go to plan.

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Earnings Results

This $8.2 billion ASX 200 stock just rocketed 12%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 stock today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX 200 share leaping 7% in today's falling market?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 share is surging on Wednesday even as the benchmark index sinks.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Flight Centre share price just crash 14%?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are under heavy selling pressure today. But why?

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