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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

5 ASX 200 shares rocketing higher in this month's falling market

| Bernd Struben

A handful of ASX 200 shares managed to fly higher this past month. But how?

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Financial Shares

Up 52% in 6 months, is this $22 billion ASX 200 stock now a sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects lower interest rates will negatively impact this surging ASX 200 stock.

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Energy Shares

Why Macquarie forecasts 105% gains for this heavily shorted ASX 200 uranium share

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium producer could double investors' money in a year, according to Macquarie.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy the dip on Santos shares?

| Bernd Struben

Is now a good time to buy Santos shares for future dividends?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 12% in today's crashing market?

| Bernd Struben

This ASX All Ords share is surging today despite the Trump tariff market turmoil. But why?

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Share Market News

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the new Trump tariffs today?

| Bernd Struben

Australia didn’t escape the new Trump tariffs. Here’s how ASX investors are repositioning today.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock leaps higher on record cash flow in Thursday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is bucking the broader market sell-off today as cash flows hit new highs.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 14% on BIG leadership news

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent this ASX All Ords stock surging by 14%. But why?

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Retail Shares

Should I sell my Wesfarmers shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Up 113% in five years, are Wesfarmers shares now a sell?

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price fizzle in March?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares were in retreat for much of March. But why?

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Gold

The gold price just booked its best quarter since September 1986. Where to now?

| Bernd Struben

Up 19% in the first quarter of 2025, what can investors expect next for the gold price?

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords healthcare share today

| Bernd Struben

A top expert forecasts more outperformance from this rocketing ASX healthcare stock.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares marching higher amid latest executive shakeup

| Bernd Struben

With today’s announcement, Westpac continues to reshape its top level leadership.

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Materials Shares

$10,000 invested in Core Lithium shares five years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares have been on a tremendously wild ride these past five years.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pushes higher following RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be waiting until 20 May for the RBA’s next interest rate decision.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 11% in 2025, are CSL shares a good buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

Are CSL shares likely to go up from here?

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Energy Shares

Did Donald Trump just boost the outlook for ASX 200 energy stocks?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks like Woodside and Santos are enjoying a strong run on Tuesday. Is this why?

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Bank Shares

How did the CBA share price hold up during the March market turmoil?

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what happened with the CBA share price in March?

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Resources Shares

What happened with the BHP share price in March?

| Bernd Struben

How did the BHP share price perform amid the March market sell-off?

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Bank Shares

Should I sell my NAB shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert has downgraded NAB shares amid potentially building headwinds.

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AI Stocks

How AI is helping this $59 billion ASX 200 stock retain 'attractive' earnings growth

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts an AI fuelled turnaround for this $59 billion ASX 200 company.

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Energy Shares

How Woodside shares just got a $206 million cash boost

| Bernd Struben

The cash boost will support ongoing investments and future Woodside dividend payouts.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

Are markets mispricing the odds of an RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down by so much today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s a sea of red on the ASX 200 today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 70% this year, Domain share price wobbles on CoStar takeover update

| Bernd Struben

Domain released an update on CoStar’s $2.8 billion takeover bid.

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Dividend Investing

Why this sold-off ASX All Ords dividend stock is 'well placed to generate long-term shareholder value'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert sees long-term value in this beaten-down ASX All Ords dividend stock.

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Gold

Up 39% in a year, just how high will the gold price go?

| Bernd Struben

At US$3,027 per ounce, the gold price keeps setting new record highs. Can this continue?

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Technology Shares

Up 38% in 2025, why this ASX 200 tech stock could surge another 39%!

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more strong outperformance from this surging ASX 200 tech stock.

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Dividend Investing

Top broker tips 17% upside for this quality ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more outperformance in 2025 from this surging ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Gold

Up 50% in a month, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock surging again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold miner is surging on Thursday even as the market sinks. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's shares: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy Domino’s shares today or wait for a confirmed turnaround?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons to buy this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more potential upside for this quality ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just got a welcome boost from the latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are responding bullishly to the latest Aussie CPI print. But why?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 copper stocks jump as the red metal smashes new records

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 copper stocks are in the spotlight as global copper markets go off the scale.

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Dividend Investing

How these daring passive income investors are earning a 37% dividend yield on New Hope shares

| Bernd Struben

These passive income investors are getting some supercharged dividend yields from their New Hope shares. But how?

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Communication Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Buying Telstra shares in March 2020 would have delivered some term-deposit-busting returns.

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Financial Shares

Down 7% in 2025, should I buy Macquarie shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Industrials Shares

Up 89% in a year, why this ASX All Ords defence stock could keep rocketing in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX All Ords defence company.

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Retail Shares

Are JB Hi-Fi shares a good buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

What could impact the outperforming JB Hi-Fi share price in 2025?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell CBA shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert cites three key reasons CBA shares could fall in 2025.

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