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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

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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Earnings Results

Why did the AMP share price just crash more than 13%?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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Gold

The $85 billion ASX 200 gold stock trading at a 35% discount

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock mines some 6 million ounces of gold every year.

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AI Stocks

$8,000 invested in Brainchip shares five months ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Brainchip shares have delivered some sizzling gains since September with plenty of volatility!

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Healthcare Shares

Up 135% in a year, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is 'on track to become a truly great Australian success'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more strong performance from this surging ASX 200 healthcare stock.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares sinking on Thursday on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down these ASX 200 shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Origin Energy share price charging higher on growing profits

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shares are racing ahead of the benchmark on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star share price lifts off on record half-year dividend

| Bernd Struben

Up 39% in a year, ASX investors are bidding up Northern Star shares again on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess how much $5,000 invested in Sigma shares in December 2023 is worth now!

| Bernd Struben

Sigma shares have soared over the past year alongside the merger with Chemist Warehouse.

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Small Cap Shares

The ASX small-cap stock trading at 'half of the earnings multiple of industry leaders'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager sees a lot of untapped value for this soaring ASX small-cap stock.

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Energy Shares

Buying Santos shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

More than 40% of Santos’ oil and gas reserves are held in international assets.

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Share Fallers

Down 78% in a year, time to throw in the towel on Star Casino shares?

| Bernd Struben

Has the time come to cut and run?

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Record Highs

This $23 billion ASX 200 stock just rocketed 11% to new all-time highs! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in this ASX 200 financial share are bidding up the stock today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 36% in a year, why is the AGL share price leaping higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the AGL share price on Wednesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

With the Woodside share price down 21% in a year, should you buy more?

| Bernd Struben

Is the ASX 200 oil and gas stock now trading for a bargain?

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Technology Shares

3 reasons to buy this resurgent ASX 200 tech stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert expects more growth ahead for this surging ASX 200 tech stock.

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX 200 real estate investment trust (REIT) is rocketing 10% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are piling into the real estate investment trust on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Why passive income investors should sell CBA shares now

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts say now is the time to sell CBA shares. But why?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price dips on mixed quarterly results

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie released its nine-month performance update this morning.

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Technology Shares

Why the Trump presidency looks bearish for DroneShield shares

| Bernd Struben

This investing expert believes the Donald Trump presidency bodes ill for DroneShield shares.

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Bank Shares

Why Westpac shares are a sell before any RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

This leading expert recommends taking profits on Westpac shares.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks leaping to 52+-week highs in Monday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these ASX 200 stocks to new one-year-plus highs. Let’s find out why.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare stock just rocketed 20% on BIG earnings growth

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 healthcare stock on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX 200 share is soaring in Monday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 share is shrugging off the broader market fall today to rocket higher. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why is this $15 billion ASX 200 stock falling so hard today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Monday.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are charging higher this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

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

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy shares? Here's Citi's 2025 oil price forecast

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares struggled amid a slumping oil price in 2024.

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BNPL shares

Should you buy the 34% dip on Zip shares?

| Bernd Struben

After crashing 34% in a month, what’s next for Zip shares?

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Gold

Citi's 2025 gold price forecast could mean new record highs for ASX 200 gold stocks

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has soared 40% in a year. How high will it go in 2025?

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Earnings Results

Why is this leading ASX 200 REIT under pressure on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the ASX 200 REIT on Friday. Let’s find out why.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price feeling the heat from looming BNPL regulations

| Bernd Struben

Australia’s pending BNPL regulations are throwing up headwinds for Zip shares.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bag the record high ResMed dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Unlike the majority of ASX 200 income stocks, ResMed pays dividends every quarter.

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Retail Shares

Why Wesfarmers shares just got a 10% upgrade from UBS

| Bernd Struben

Can Wesfarmers shares put in another year of strong outperformance in 2025?

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 energy stock tumbles despite 50% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy stock is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares: A generational opportunity to get rich?

| Bernd Struben

I think the Life360 share price could more than double again in the year ahead.

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Resources Shares

Up 864% in a year, how this ASX mining stock is primed to keep rocketing in 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock looks to be in a sweet spot amid export bans from China and Russia.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 real estate stock pays 'reliable and defensive' passive income

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert is bullish on the passive income offered by the ASX 200 real estate stock.

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Resources Shares

2 small-cap ASX mining shares exploding 40%+ on China tariff news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the small-cap ASX mining shares flying higher on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 116% in a year, Insignia Financial share price rockets again as bidding war heats up

| Bernd Struben

Insignia Financial shares have just attracted takeover interest from a third suitor.

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