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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

ASX 200 lifts off on final RBA interest rate decision before 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 leapt higher following the RBA interest rate announcement.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy CSL shares today?

| Bernd Struben

With CSL’s valuation improving, is the ASX 200 biotech stock one to buy today?

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Bank Shares

Why this ASX 200 bank stock could face a hard slog in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Up 44% in a year, should I sell this ASX 200 bank stock today?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is racing higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares are soaring on Tuesday. But why?

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Technology Shares

One 'unloved, under-followed' ASX tech stock to buy now

| Bernd Struben

A leading fundie says this ASX All Ords tech stock is approaching an inflection point.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Woolworths shares today?

| Bernd Struben

After getting hammered in 2024, are Woolworths shares now a buy?

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Travel Shares

Why the soaring Qantas share price could be 'difficult to sustain'

| Bernd Struben

The Qantas share price has been a stellar performer in 2024, up 68.7% since 2 January.

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Gold

3 reasons to buy Northern Star shares now

| Bernd Struben

This expert forecasts more gains to come from Northern Star shares in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Should you be worried about this 'Achilles' heel' for ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

After a tough 2024, ASX 200 oil and gas stocks could face ongoing pressure in 2025.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX All Ords financial stock is scrapping its $100 million share buyback today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords financial stock following its cancelled share buyback.

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ETFs

How can I tap into the S&P 500's forecast 15% gains in 2025 with an ASX share?

| Bernd Struben

Amid bullish forecasts for the S&P 500 in 2025, this ASX share could keep shining bright.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 resource shares to buy and those to avoid in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Bank of America’s resource forecasts for 2025 could have big implications for these ASX 200 shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this ASX All Ords stock primed for a takeover offer in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock could draw the interest of global companies saddled with fading patents.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price blasts past US$100,000 milestone before an unexpected move

| Bernd Struben

Boom! The Bitcoin price just smashed through the US$100,000 mark.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are flying higher this week. Here’s how.

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AI Stocks

Could ChatGPT take a bite out of the DroneShield share price in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shareholders may find themselves competing with OpenAI.

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Share Gainers

Up 748% in a year, why a 'long growth runway remains' for Zip shares

| Bernd Struben

Up 748% in a year, these top fund managers remain bullish on the outlook for Zip shares in 2025.

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Resources Shares

What can investors expect from ASX 200 mining stocks in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors be gifted with a 'Santa rally'?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong run in 2024, can the Santa rally send the ASX 200 to new records?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX biotech shares rocketing 10% to 26% on BIG news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX biotech stocks flying higher on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 146% in a year, ASX 200 stock marches higher on $950 million acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 company is expanding its renewable energy footprint.

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Technology Shares

Up 104% in 2024, is this ASX 200 stock now overvalued?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this high-flying ASX 200 stock is due for a retrace.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price can keep flying to new highs

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares' new record highs are forecast to be broken in 2025 by this top broker.

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus co-founders just sold off 2 million shares. Should you follow?

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus is in the spotlight following the $513 million share sale by its co-founders.

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Technology Shares

Why this high-flying ASX All Ords stock could keep charging higher in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Up 176% in a year, this ASX growth stock could keep racing higher into 2025.

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Bank Shares

Is this why the CBA share price is underperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are back in the headlines today.

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Share Gainers

This small-cap ASX healthcare stock just exploded 131%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX small-cap healthcare stock soaring on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a big day for Bank of Queensland shares

| Bernd Struben

It’s a big day for Bank of Queensland shareholders on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 37%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium stock is now up a whopping 131% in one week.

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Dividend Investing

Buying ASX 200 dividend stocks? Here's what to expect in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy ASX 200 dividend stocks in 2025?

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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price facing 'significant downside risk'?

| Bernd Struben

2025 could prove trickier for Wesfarmers shares, this leading expert forecasts.

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Energy Shares

Did the Woodside share price finally turn the corner in November?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares shook off their losing streak to finish November in the green.

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Share Market News

What does October's HOT retail data mean for interest rates and ASX 200 investors?

| Bernd Struben

The cost of living crunch isn’t keeping Aussie consumers from spending big.

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Share Fallers

The worst ASX 200 shares to own in November unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 shares were best avoided in November.

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Share Gainers

The top 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in November revealed

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks led the charge higher in November. Own any?

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Financial Shares

Up 100% in a year, why is this ASX 200 stock slipping on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

This top performing ASX 200 company is sputtering today.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in Wesfarmers shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

Passive income offers a big boost to the performance of Wesfarmers shares.

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price crushed the benchmark again in November

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent CBA shares flying higher in November. Buy why?

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price get hammered again in November?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent BHP shares tumbling in November. Let’s find out why.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares smashing new highs while the market slides

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX All Ords stocks to new highs on Friday.

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