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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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Financial Shares

Down 23% in February, time to sell this ASX 200 financial stock?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts the ASX 200 financial share may continue to struggle in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: Buy, sell or hold in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Three investment experts offer their view on the outlook for CSL shares.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share just leapt 15% on big special dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 share on Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Woodside share price lifts off on record 2024 production results

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are leaping higher today. Let’s find out why.

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Earnings Results

Up 36% in 2025, why is this ASX 200 stock surging again on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is smashing the benchmark again today. But why?

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REITs

The high-yielding ASX 200 REIT now 'trading at a hefty discount'

| Bernd Struben

Atop an 11% share price gain in 2025, the ASX 200 REIT trades on a dividend yield north of 5%.

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this soaring ASX 200 gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock has soared 108% in a year, and this leading expert forecasts more outperformance to come.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to grab the boosted Telstra dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shares will trade ex-dividend this week

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Earnings Results

This $13 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 12%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The $13 billion ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 115% in a year, why is this ASX 300 tech stock falling so hard on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The high-flying ASX 300 tech stock is taking a beating today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Ampol share price dives on 68% full year profit plunge

| Bernd Struben

Ampol shares are under pressure amid eroding earnings and dividends.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 outperformers have surged 17% to 28% this week!

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Materials Shares

Down 36% in a year, why this ASX 200 lithium share is at 'risk of further downside'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says this slumping ASX 200 lithium stock still faces headwinds. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Investing for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the slashed Fortescue dividend

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue dividend took a hit, but the ASX 200 miner still trades at an attractive yield.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 25% on big UK news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 gold shares grabbing headlines on record-setting results today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miners delivered record profits and surging dividends.

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Earnings Results

QBE share price lifts off on 31% final dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are piling into QBE shares on Friday. Is this why?

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Dividend Investing

The high-yielding ASX 200 dividend stock now trading at a 'discounted valuation'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this high-yielding ASX dividend stock is well-placed to lift its earnings.

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Earnings Results

The Whitehaven share price just leapt 8%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are on fire today. Let’s find out why.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Magellan share price just crash 13%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Magellan share price tumbling today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 financial stock just boosted its dividend by 25%

| Bernd Struben

Up 76% in a year, this ASX 200 financial stock just upped its dividend payout too.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Fortescue share price just plunge 7%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Fortescue share price on Thursday. Let’s find out why.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons this surging ASX 200 tech stock remains 'a compelling investment case'

| Bernd Struben

The share price of this ASX 200 tech stock has been going through the roof.

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Materials Shares

The ASX 300 lithium stock to buy now following a 'major de-risking event'

| Bernd Struben

A leading investing expert believes this ASX lithium producer is trading at a discount.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 wallowing after the RBA just cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking a cautious approach to the RBA’s first interest rate cut since 2020.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy this top ASX 200 mining stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance for this surging ASX mining stock.

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Bank Shares

Up 29% in a year, are Westpac shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

Can Westpac shares keep outperforming the ASX 200 in 2025?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock just boosted its dividend by 26%!

| Bernd Struben

Surging free cash flow saw the ASX 200 stock ramp up its dividend payout.

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Earnings Results

Up 139% in a year, why is this ASX 200 tech stock rocketing again on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 tech stock flying higher today. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares that just reported 40%+ profit jumps

| Bernd Struben

Profits are surging at these two ASX All Ords companies.

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AI Stocks

The $68 billion ASX 200 stock now trading at 'an attractive entry level'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this $68 billion ASX 200 stock has been oversold.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bank the boosted CBA dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

On the hunt for passive income?

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner weathered Cyclone Zelia

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations have been impacted by a series of cyclones.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get the RBA interest rate cut they're expecting tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA announces its next interest rate decision tomorrow. So, what should we expect?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 stock is surging 12% on a US government deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 stock looks to be benefiting from the Donald Trump presidency.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just crashed 17% amid eroding profits

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 bank stock amid declining profits.

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in a year, are BHP shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Are BHP shares a buy before the miner reports its half-year results on Thursday?

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How to invest

How to boost your chances of positive returns in the stock market

| Bernd Struben

We look at two simple ways investors can boost their chances of success in the stock market.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are shooting the lights out this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 shares have soared 11% to almost 23% this week. But why?

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Bank Shares

CBA share price sinks despite big government news

| Bernd Struben

CBA announced a new government partnership on Friday.

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