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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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Broker Notes

3 dominant ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have upped their ratings for these three dominating ASX 200 shares.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid new Japanese gas agreement

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 693% in a year, is it too late to buy Zip shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Can the Zip share price continue to outperform after its blistering one year rally?

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52-Week Highs

Up 52% in a year, the Westpac share price just jumped to near 7-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent Westpac share to almost seven-year highs. But why?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 67% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upgraded their outlooks for these four ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marching higher amid 'monumental step' in AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares could get ongoing support from the bank’s AI transformation plan.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price pops amid $104 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up Xero shares following its new acquisition announcement.

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Travel Shares

Can the Qantas share price maintain this lofty altitude?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas share have gained 31% in 2024. Now what?

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Energy Shares

Could Woodside shares really de-list from the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

You may think of Woodside as a purely Australian company, but its international footprint is growing fast.

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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie likes these 5 ASX 200 mining shares, but not Fortescue!

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie thinks Fortescue shares could face further headwinds.

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Share Market News

Could ASX 200 investors see a supersized Fed interest rate cut this week?

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could see some big moves on the ASX 200 following the Fed’s interest rate decision.

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Record Highs

The ASX 200 is on track for a new all-time closing high!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 soaring to within reach of a new record high. But why?

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Gold

Up 62% in a year, ASX 300 gold stock lifts off on soaring FY 2025 production forecast

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie gold miner is rapidly expanding its gold output.

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Resources Shares

Invested $8,000 in BHP shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

ASX passive income investors who bought BHP shares in 2021 will have enjoyed some record-high dividends.

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these two ASX 200 companies flying higher this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords share has sneakily climbed 128% over the past year

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock flying higher. But why.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks dazzling shareholders as gold price leaps to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

With the gold price surging to new records ASX 200 gold stocks are shining bright.

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Resources Shares

Why BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares are ending the week on a high note

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares are all outpacing the ASX 200’s gains on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Appen share price leaping 18% without a word today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Appen shares soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Travel Shares

How this unexpected glut could fuel the Qantas share price into 2025

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are up 27% in 2024, and this unexpected glut could offer more tailwinds ahead.

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX uranium shares are going on an explosive run today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending ASX uranium shares rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Top broker forecasts Mineral Resources share price could soar another 30%

| Bernd Struben

Up 25% in two days, this leading broker thinks Mineral Resources shares have a lot more to give.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tanking on its CEO exit

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button as this leading media company looks for a new top dog.

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Opinions

Why I'd BUY this heavily shorted ASX share while it's under pressure

| Bernd Struben

Down 39% in 2024, short sellers think this ASX 200 share has further to fall. I think they’re wrong.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up 300 Westpac shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has increased its dividend payouts every year since 2020.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stocks pressured as the oil price takes another tumble. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down ASX 200 energy stocks today. But could they be set to rebound?

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares primed to surge 21% over the next year?

| Bernd Struben

Down 46% in 2024, this expert is tipping a big turnaround for Fortescue shares into 2025.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock lifts off on US$475 million Australian asset sale

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock aims to return more capital to shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Guess which high yielding ASX 200 stock is tipped for a 37% rally!

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect big things from this beaten down ASX 200 dividend stock in FY 2025.

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Dividend Investing

ANZ shares might be the pick of the bunch for passive income

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shares are often sought out by passive income investors. But are they the best of the big four bank…

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Investing Strategies

2 compelling ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

From biotech to mining, why this expert expects these two ASX 200 shares to outperform.

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Materials Shares

Which All Ords ASX lithium share is slowing up and downsizing today?

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are bidding down the ASX lithium share on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid OPEC production backflip

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Tuesday. But why?

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AI Stocks

Buy these 2 ASX 200 stocks to tap into this trillion-dollar AI opportunity

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution could fuel outsized growth opportunities for both these ASX 200 tech companies.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in focus as Australia 'runs out of time' on gas shortage 

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy companies like Woodside and Santos don’t just supply the domestic gas market.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price plunging 7% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Super Retail shares on Monday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price wavers as Opposition targets 'entrenched duopoly'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding Qantas shares up (and down) amid talk of a potential forced breakup with Jetstar.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $6,000 in Fortescue shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've mined

| Bernd Struben

The passive income Fortescue has paid since early 2021 has outweighed the ASX 200 miner’s share price retrace.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 reasons this boring ASX blue-chip share could be a steal deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock has dropped 17% since April, but this expert forecasts better days ahead.

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