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Bernd Struben

Author bio
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.
Areas of expertise
Australian and global share markets
Macroeconomic and geopolitical trends
Real estate
Education
Economics, University of Michigan
Favorite investment quote
"The four most dangerous words in investing are: 'This time it's different."
— Sir John Templeton

Recent Articles

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Whitehaven and Beach Energy shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Whitehaven and Beach Energy shares. But why?

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto and BHP shares? Here's why the ASX mining giants just met with Donald Trump

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto and BHP shares are turning heads following the miners’ critical minerals meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $31,960 in just 1 year. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this ASX 200 stock rocketing 539% in 12 months. But why?

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Superannuation

3 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a $5,000 annual superannuation income boost

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim to supersize my superannuation with three top ASX dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

The ASX 200 hit record highs this week, so why are Woodside shares stumbling?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside’s outperforming shares are set to finish the week in the red. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher this week on big news

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks surged 17% to 23% this week following big announcements.

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ASX Share Market News

Why James Hardie, Avita Medical and ResMed shares are turning heads on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Avita Medical, ResMed, and James Hardie shares today?

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ASX Share Market News

Will they hold, or won't they? What experts are saying about Tuesday's RBA interest rate meeting

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on what to expect at next week’s RBA interest meeting.

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Earnings Results

Up 98% since March, why are AMP shares leaping higher again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into AMP shares on Thursday. But why?

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Superannuation

This superannuation rule is costing Aussies $411 million a year. Is it impacting you?

| Bernd Struben

The Super Members Council is looking to scrap a rule costing Australians $411 million in superannuation contributions.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Magellan and Ramsay Health Care shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts growing headwinds for Magellan and Ramsay Health Care shares. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Record breaker! The ASX 200 just hit a fresh all-time high

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the ASX 200 into uncharted territory.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is ditching Qantas shares for this ASX 200 defence stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert is selling Qantas shares and buying this surging ASX 200 defence stock instead. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about Domino's, Light & Wonder and BHP shares on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Light & Wonder, and Domino’s shares are turning heads today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 64%, 3 reasons this expert predicts Pro Medicus shares will keep on giving

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from the surging Pro Medicus share price.

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Broker Notes

Up 8%, should I buy the rebound in Origin Energy shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his forecast for Origin Energy’s rebounding shares.

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Gold

Buying ASX 200 gold stocks? Here's how Evolution Mining, Newmont and Northern Star shares stacked up in July

| Bernd Struben

Evolution Mining, Newmont, and Northern Star Resources shares were turning heads in July.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares flew into turbulence in July

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Qantas share sharply lower in July. But why?

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Broker Notes

Down 23% and 58%, should I buy TechnologyOne and Xero shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecasts for TechnologyOne and Xero shares.

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Share Fallers

Why did DroneShield shares crash 30% in July to new one-year lows?

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares got smashed in July. But why.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie shares are forecast to outpace ASX bank stocks like CBA and Westpac

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects Macquarie shares to keep outpacing the big four ASX banks, including CBA and Westpac.

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Broker Notes

Down 27%, are Boss Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his outlook for Boss Energy’s beaten-down shares.

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares stacked up in July

| Bernd Struben

Was it better to buy and hold Rio Tinto, Fortescue or BHP shares in July?

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Share Fallers

Down 43%! What on earth happened with Liontown shares in July?

| Bernd Struben

Investors pummelled Liontown shares in July. Time to buy?

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Bank Shares

Why ASX 200 bank stocks including CBA and NAB shares smashed the benchmark in July

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent CBA, NAB, Westpac, and ANZ shares soaring in July. But why?

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Dividend Investing

How many Woodside shares do I need to buy for a $1,000 monthly passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Atop this year’s 37% share price gains, Woodside shares offer attractive passive income.

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Share Fallers

Why these 3 ASX 200 stocks are crashing in this week's surging market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares tumbling 15% to 18% in this week’s rising market. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks flying higher this week on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares flying higher following big announcements this week.

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ASX Share Market News

Why Capstone Copper, Weebit Nano, and Fortescue shares are turning heads on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Fortescue, Capstone Copper, and Weebit Nano shares today?

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Travel Shares

Why this top broker expects Qantas shares to soar 25%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker believes Qantas shares are trading at a steep discount. But why?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares have surged 106% in a year. Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading brokers weigh in on the outlook for Mineral Resources' rocketing shares.

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Technology Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares have crashed from their recent highs, but you’re unlikely to hear long-term investors complaining.

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Dividend Investing

Why Rio Tinto shares flew back onto my passive income radar this week

| Bernd Struben

Following this week's big dividend boost, Rio Tinto’s passive income appeal came roaring back.

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ASX Share Market News

Why PLS, Perseus Mining and Domino's shares are making waves on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s, PLS, and Perseus Mining shares are grabbing headlines today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why are Liontown shares crashing 11% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pummelling Liontown shares today. But why?

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Gold

Up 61% in a year, why is this ASX 300 gold stock getting hammered on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The outperforming ASX gold miner is under selling pressure today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 300 uranium stock is outperforming today on a 79% production boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX uranium stock in Thursday’s sinking market.

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Broker Notes

Down 84%, why Bapcor shares may have further to fall

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects that Bapcor’s beaten down shares could continue to struggle in 2026. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 155% since April, is it too late to buy Megaport shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his forecast for Megaport’s outperforming shares.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the June inflation print means for RBA interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX investors get an interest rate reprieve from the RBA following the latest inflation figures?

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