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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 Market News

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded for 2025 by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect these ASX 200 shares will gain 13% to 36% in 2025.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week on such a down note?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is kicking of the week deep in the red. But why?

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Materials Shares

Up 185% in a year, why this ASX 300 lithium stock is smashing the market again on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 300 lithium stock again today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 120% in a year, ASX 200 healthcare stock dips on US acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare company announced a strategic new US acquisition.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price soared 50% in 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares smashed the benchmark returns in 2024. But how?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares leading the charge in 2025

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares have soared 16% to 37% already in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 200 healthcare stocks with 'strong return potential' in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment manager expects 2025 will be a good year for these ASX 200 healthcare companies.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares rocketing 35% to 54% today

| Bernd Struben

Two soaring ASX small-cap shares are setting the bar high on Friday.

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Small Cap Shares

Why Bell Potter says this under-the-radar ASX small-cap stock has 62% upside in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Bell Potter forecasts another strong year ahead for this booming ASX small-cap stock.

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How to invest

How to try and turn a small ASX share portfolio into $200k, starting in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Every investor can take these three simple steps to start building an ASX share portfolio.

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Share Market News

What the latest Aussie retail sales data implies for ASX 200 investors awaiting an RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

Investors awaiting RBA interest rate cuts will be studying the latest ABS retail report.

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Gold

How this investor disconnect presents 'a value opportunity' for ASX 200 gold shares

| Bernd Struben

2025 could see ASX 200 gold miners post another year of outsized gains.

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Energy Shares

What happened to the Woodside share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares made some big moves in 2024.

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BNPL shares

Up 39% in a year, why this ASX 200 stock is forecast to outperform again in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more outperformance from this top ASX 200 stock this year.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

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

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Technology Shares

4 reasons WiseTech shares can keep roaring higher in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from WiseTech shares in 2025.

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Gold

Is this the best ASX 200 gold stock to own in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects this ASX 200 gold stock is set to outperform in 2025.

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Energy Shares

5 of the best ASX uranium shares to buy and hold in 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Despite slumping uranium prices, these ASX uranium stocks charged ahead of their peers in 2024.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps back into the green following the latest Aussie inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors reacted positively to the latest Aussie CPI data. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why this $2 billion ASX 200 mining stock is surging 7% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the $2 billion mining stock soaring on Wednesday. But why?

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance from Macquarie shares in 2025.

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Gold

Up 48% in a year, why this ASX 200 gold stock could keep shining bright in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects more outperformance from this Aussie gold miner in 2025.

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Technology Shares

2 quality ASX 200 tech shares primed to outperform in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Looking to buy a few promising S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tech shares to potentially boost your returns in 2025? Then…

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Share Market News

It's 2025, now when can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Are money market too optimistic on the timing of RBA interest rate cuts in 2025?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying WiseTech shares? Here's what's happening with the company's latest acquisition

| Bernd Struben

WiseTech has announced a new strategic acquisition to expand its global offerings.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded for 2025 by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers are forecasting strong performance in 2025 from these four ASX 200 companies.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $30,000 in 2 ASX shares, create almost $3,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think both these ASX dividend shares will continue to deliver attractive passive income in 2025.

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Energy Shares

4 ASX uranium stocks to buy now amid an 'exceptionally positive' outlook for nuclear energy

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks are trouncing the benchmark returns in these early days of 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price go backwards in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares closed out 2024 in the red. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which All Ords ASX healthcare stock just surged 11% on FDA news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX healthcare stock soaring on Monday.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons BHP shares are poised to rebound in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts believe BHP shares could deliver some outsized gains in 2025.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price rockets 9% on 'significant' new contract

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the DroneShield share price flying higher on Monday.

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Financial Shares

Up 41% since August, why this ASX All Ords stock could attract more interest in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager has high hopes for this ASX All Ords stock in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Why 2025 could be a slippery time for ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

2025 could be another difficult year for ASX 200 oil and gas stocks.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks marching higher this week even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 companies are shrugging off the broader selling to march higher this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast share price is diving 18% after an FDA win

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Mesoblast share price tumbling on Friday. But why?

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BNPL shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'a strong outlook for 2025'

| Bernd Struben

Racing ahead of the benchmark this year, the ASX 200 stock could keep outperforming in 2025.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Why this expert says it's time to sell NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

Are NAB shares a sell heading into 2025?

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Bank Shares

'Too high too rapidly': Why CBA shares are a sell

| Bernd Struben

Should you sell your CBA shares today?

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