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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

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these ASX 200 stocks flying higher over the week. But why?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price stepping higher as Brazilian court rules on 2015 dam disaster

| Bernd Struben

BHP responded this morning to news reports of the Brazilian court ruling.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is likely to benefit if the US Fed cuts interest rates again in December. But will it?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

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

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Technology Shares

Top broker says ASX 300 tech stock has 18% upside after sell-off

| Bernd Struben

ASX 300 investors overreacted in punishing the high flying tech stock yesterday, this top broker says.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares going gangbusters on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX healthcare stocks soaring today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX microcap stock just rocketed 67% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX microcap stock flying amid a takeover bid.

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Travel Shares

Why today is a big day for Flight Centre shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Flight Centre shares today?

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Energy Shares

Down 55% in 6 months, why I think Paladin Energy shares are now a bargain buy

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors have overreacted in selling down this ASX 200 uranium stock.

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Technology Shares

Down 45% in 8 months, why this ASX 200 tech stock 'now looks attractive'

| Bernd Struben

Down 45% since March, this investing expert sees good value in the ASX 200 tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price taking a tumble on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are taking a fall today. Let’s find out why.

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Industrials Shares

This $23 billion ASX 200 stock is surging 6% while the market sinks. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock is shrugging off the wider market sell down today and racing higher. But why?

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Resources Shares

The Mineral Resources share price just slumped another 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Mineral Resources shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is racing 8% higher on record production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium share racing higher on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is already up 64% in November!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 tech stock is surging higher this month. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just rocket to another all-time high?

| Bernd Struben

At new record highs, Bitcoin now has a market cap of almost US$1.8 trillion.

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Travel Shares

How Qantas shares are targeting growth amid the Virgin-Qatar deal

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what to expect next.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 uranium stock alert: Paladin Energy shares just crashed 29%!

| Bernd Struben

Paladin Energy shares are under intense selling pressure on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why today is a big day for Coles shares

| Bernd Struben

And not because of any outsized share price moves.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks led the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

The three top ASX 200 stocks are up 14% to 34% this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 racing higher on Friday as US Fed slashes interest rates again

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is enjoying a strong run amid lower US interest rates.

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Dividend Investing

Want to bag the upcoming Macquarie dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nasdaq index bolted to a record high last night

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the Nasdaq to a new all-time high. But why?

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Dividend Investing

This high-yielding ASX 200 dividend stock remains a top choice for passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX 200 dividend gem will remain a top passive income stock for years to come.

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BNPL shares

Is this why the Zip share price keeps breaking records?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shareholders have been enjoying a record breaking year. Is this why?

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Share Market News

What the US election outcome means for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are having a mixed reaction to the US election results today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are shooting for the moon today

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors just sent the Bitcoin price to new all-time highs. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares are now up an eye-watering 670% in a year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charging higher as Trump sweeps back into the White House

| Bernd Struben

Here's everything that's happened in the markets.

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Dividend Investing

$30,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim for $2,070 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Why not turn those savings into a regular passive income stream?

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Travel Shares

Up 56% in 2024, should I buy Qantas shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

After flying higher in 2024 are Qantas shares still a good buy?

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Bank Shares

Buying CBA shares? Here's why the bank is entering the advertising business

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s media network will be a first for any Australian bank.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares just got BIG upgrades from top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe these ASX All Ords stocks could fly higher into 2025.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price storming higher on 'excellent' exploration results

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Core Lithium shares flying higher today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 takes the latest RBA interest rate verdict in stride

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 looks to have shaken off today’s RBA interest rate call.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares up 315% to 682% in a year!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these ASX All Ords shares flying higher. But why?

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Dividend Investing

I'd make my money stretch further with these 3 ASX passive income shares

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX passive income stocks can keep delivering for years to come.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How is the Domino's share price reacting to the CEO's departure?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s CEO Don Meij is stepping down after four decades with the pizza retailer.

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold stocks look 'undervalued' heading into 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Gold Index is up 37% in a year, but gold stocks are still looking undervalued.

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Retail Shares

Why this investing expert is cashing in some gains on Wesfarmers shares

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is up more than 27% over the past 12 months.

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