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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

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords gold stock 2 years ago, you'd now have $57,000!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in this top ASX All Ords gold miner have soared 850% in two years. But how?

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Energy Shares

The oil price just fell again. Time to buy beaten-down Woodside shares?

| Bernd Struben

Down 34% in 12 months, are Woodside shares now trading for a bargain?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just lifted their forecasts for these three ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Bought 500 ANZ shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ has a lengthy track record of paying two annual dividends per year.

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Energy Shares

Top broker forecasts 14% upside for this battered ASX 200 energy stock

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% since April, this leading broker sees brighter days ahead for the ASX 200 energy stock.

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Energy Shares

What on earth is happening with Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are selling down Woodside shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock nosedives despite 'pivotal milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium stock is down more than 5% on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why BHP shares are now trading at an 'attractive entry level'

| Bernd Struben

Down 22% year to date, this expert says BHP shares have been oversold. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why this fund manager is selling Bank of Queensland shares

| Bernd Struben

This expert says it’s time to sell Bank of Queensland shares. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

One 'oversold' ASX 200 healthcare share to buy today

| Bernd Struben

After some big share price falls, is this ASX 200 healthcare stock trading for a bargain?

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Bank Shares

Is today 'an opportune' time to sell your NAB shares?

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have smashed the benchmark returns over the past year. Time to take profits?

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Healthcare Shares

Don't think CSL shares are exposed to AI? Think again

| Bernd Struben

CSL is embracing AI to supercharge efficiencies. But how?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks struggling today as iron ore price plunges 4%

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie miners are under selling pressure today. Now what?

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Share Gainers

If I'd bought 1 share of Zip stock in 2023, here's how much I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Late 2023 would have been an opportune time for me to load up on Zip shares.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price raced ahead of the ASX 200 again in August. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

August was another month of outperformance for the CBA share price. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 45% in 3 weeks, is the DroneShield share price super rally back on?

| Bernd Struben

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Here's why the company is selling this $383 million stake

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths just sold its remaining holdings in this top 50 ASX stock. But why?

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 gold stock tumbles despite maiden $75 million full year profit

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 gold miner on Monday. But why.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Bernd Struben

NAB has been steadily increasing its passive income payouts since 2021.

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Share Gainers

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

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these two stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing the benchmark on Friday on strong earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX All Ords stocks flying higher on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price tumbles on full-year dividend cut

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Harvey Norman shares following the ASX 200 retailer’s earnings results.

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Earnings Results

Up 183% in a month, why is the Appen share price crashing on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are under heavy selling today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why is this high-yielding ASX 200 transport stock falling on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this high-yielding ASX 200 transport stock today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords healthcare share just rocketed 13% on its FY 2024 results!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords healthcare share flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

These 2 high-flying ASX 200 gold stocks are tanking on their FY 2024 results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing these two ASX 200 gold stocks on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why are Wesfarmers shares falling today after posting a $2.6 billion full year profit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Wesfarmers share price on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Up 38% in a year, why is this ASX 200 mining stock tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

The high-performing ASX 200 mining stock is under selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price craters 9% as plunging profits suspend dividend

| Bernd Struben

With profits fading and no final dividend, investors are punishing Mineral Resources shares today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX retail share just shot up 30%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX retail share rocketing on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

The Zip share price just rocketed 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Zip shares rocketing on Wednesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why are Fortescue shares trailing BHP and Rio Tinto today?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are trailing rivals BHP and Rio Tinto on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just drop on the latest Aussie inflation readings?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors got a bit jittery on the latest CPI data. But why?

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock leaping ahead of benchmark on stronger FY 2025 revenue outlook

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 stock even as the wider market sinks today.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price gains on brighter FY 2025 rare earths outlook

| Bernd Struben

Lynas shares are shaking off the broader ASX 200 retrace on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock leaps higher on historic full-year revenue achievement

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is racing ahead of the benchmark today on the heels of its earnings results.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 energy stock just leapt 19% on positive drill results

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending this energy stock rocketing on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the latest BHP dividend

| Bernd Struben

BHP released its FY 2024 results and revealed its latest dividend payout today.

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