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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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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid 6 million tonne Taiwan gas deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Up 20% in a week, why is the Core Lithium share price racing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Core Lithium share price again today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares lift amid backing for $130 million Synlait loan

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk is throwing its support behind the $130 million Synlait shareholder loan.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock was just tipped for 22% gains

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is poised to outshine the market, according to this leading broker.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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Share Gainers

Would I be crazy to buy DroneShield shares now at over $2?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring more than 700% in a year, can DroneShield shares keep flying high?

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Energy Shares

Up 45% in FY 2024, can the Yancoal share price keep burning bright in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price leapt 45% in the financial year just past and is off to a roaring start in…

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Technology Shares

The AML3D share price has crashed 26% this week. Time to pounce on the ASX defence stock?

| Bernd Struben

The AML3D share price is roaring back today but still down 26% since Monday’s open.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 stock tumbles as $1 billion deal goes south

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 stock despite a pending $900 million share buyback.

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ETFs

How did the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) race ahead of the ASX 200 in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

IVV shares delivered more than three times the gains of the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But how?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price sink 15% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woolworths share price got hammered in FY 2024. But why?

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BNPL shares

Up 327% in a year, the Zip share price just smashed new multi-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

Zip was the second-best performing ASX All Ords stock in FY 2024 and continues to soar into FY 2025.

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Energy Shares

4 reasons to buy Woodside shares today

| Bernd Struben

The reasons to buy Woodside shares are stacking up, according to this investing expert.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price lifts off alongside its mobile pricing plans

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Telstra share price today.

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Retail Shares

The Wesfarmers share price rocketed 32% in FY 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers shares smashed the benchmark in FY 2024. But how?

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Travel Shares

Up 6% in FY 2024, what's ahead for the Flight Centre share price in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Flight Centre share price could be poised for big gains in FY 2025. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares eyeing ACCC gas crunch warning

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares may need to bring more supplies online to ward off a looming gas crunch.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks in focus as wind power fades to a breeze

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks could enjoy a strong run into 2025.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the benchmark on Monday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 9% as results catch short sellers by surprise

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers will be feeling the pain from Core Lithium’s share price surge on Monday.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

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Gold

Will ASX gold shares again outshine the market in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong year, what can investors expect from ASX gold shares in FY 2025?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 90% in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares were in a sharp downtrend throughout FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX 200 stocks leading the charge into FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have already surged higher in FY 2025. But why.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price fly backwards in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Despite surging revenues, the Qantas share price lost ground in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Market News

'Geopolitical risk is unlikely to subside': Should you pile into ASX defence shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

With gains of up to 740% in a year, can ASX defence shares keep charging higher?

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares: Screaming bargains or falling knives?

| Bernd Struben

With some crashing as much as 90% in a year, is now the time to buy ASX lithium shares?

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Healthcare Shares

What happened with the CSL share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares didn’t shoot the lights out in 2024 but dividends hit record highs.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

The New Hope share price is tumbling on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why has this ASX mining stock exploded 128% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX mining stock to the moon. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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A female coal miner wearing a white hardhat and orange high-vis vest holds a lump of coal and smiles as the Whitehaven Coal share price rises today
Dividend Investing

A 10% dividend yield! Is this ASX All Ords stock a brilliant bargain?

| Bernd Struben

Is a 10% dividend yield and a 52% one-year share price gain too good to be true? I think not.

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Share Gainers

The three best ASX All Ords shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 unveiled

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords more than doubled in FY 2024. But how?

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Retail Shares

How ASX 200 retail shares just got a boost from 'watchful shoppers'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares just enjoyed a boost from the latest ABS retail sales report. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 18% since listing, should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Guzman Y Gomez shares have come back to earth following the blockbuster IPO. Time to buy?

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price lifts off on new CEO appointment

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining is under new leadership, effective immediately.

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