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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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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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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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Materials Shares

Top broker says Pilbara Minerals shares are 'a super buy at these levels'

| Bernd Struben

This leading broker says it’s only a matter of time before Pilbara Minerals shares leap higher.

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Communication Shares

How come the Telstra share price crashed 16% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shares massively underperformed the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Market News

What the RBA minutes imply for the ASX 200 and higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

With inflation proving sticky, should ASX 200 investors prepare for an RBA rate hike?

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 stocks just scored substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers foresee some significant gains from these two ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Resources Shares

What went right and what went wrong for the BHP share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gave back their first half-year gains and then some in the second half of FY 2024. But why?

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Gold

How these three ASX gold stocks soared above the rest in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX gold shares flying higher in FY 2024. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Yancoal share price just rocketed to new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price is within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs on Monday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing the market today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal shares are racing higher even as the benchmark sinks on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid $426 million 'industry-leading' step

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Down 87% in a year, Lake Resources share price resilient following severe cuts to survive

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources shares are outperforming today. But why?

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Share Gainers

The best three ASX 200 shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares soaring in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Fallers

These were 3 of the worst-performing ASX 200 stocks in June. Time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

The three ASX 200 stocks came under heavy selling pressure in June. But why?

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price trounced the benchmark again in June! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares once more defied the bears and charged higher in June. But how?

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price go backwards in June?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares came under selling pressure in June. But why?

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Energy Shares

Will the blistering rally for ASX uranium shares charge on into FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks delivered market-smashing gains in FY 2024. Now what?

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price is down 36% in a month. Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price came under renewed selling pressure in June. Does it finally represent good value?

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords energy stock just crashed 46%! What happened?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent the All Ords energy stock plunging. But why?

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA interest rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly betting the RBA will raise interest rates. Are they right?

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Technology Shares

2 All Ords ASX defence shares 'poised to thrive'

| Bernd Struben

Both All Ords ASX defence stocks could keep outperforming for years, according to this leading fund manager.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just plummeted on May's inflation figures. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under heavy selling pressure following May’s CPI data. But why?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 mining shares just downgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just cut their outlooks for three ASX 200 mining shares. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock tumbles despite significant new production potential

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 uranium stock today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Beat the ASX with these cash-gushing dividend stocks

| Bernd Struben

With dividend yields running from 6% to more than 11%, I think these ASX income stocks stand out from the…

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ETFs

1 top ASX ETF to buy now as the global uranium race heats up

| Bernd Struben

This top ASX ETF has smashed the benchmark returns over the past year, and I think it’s just getting started.

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy shares? Here's what to expect in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 energy stocks outshine the market in FY 2025?

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Technology Shares

Down 12% since Thursday, has the DroneShield share price topped out?

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares are tumbling. Here’s why I think that’s just a blip on the ASX tech stock’s growth radar.

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just gained significant broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just boosted their outlooks for these ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares lift amid new investment in next-generation aircraft

| Bernd Struben

Qantas' next generation aircraft could cut costs, travel time and emissions.

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AI Stocks

The AI money flow: Why you can't afford to miss stocks like Nvidia and this rising ASX 200 tech stock

| Bernd Struben

Not all ASX tech companies will benefit from AI, but I think this one could keep soaring higher.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's why you'll like NAB's inflation forecast

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s inflation forecast could see ASX 200 shares rally on Wednesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

How the 'nuclear renaissance' could send ASX uranium stocks like Paladin through the roof

| Bernd Struben

The stars could be aligning for ASX uranium stocks. But why?

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Share Market News

CBA share price outpacing BHP shares on Monday in the race for biggest ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s soaring share price could see the Aussie bank dethrone BHP as the biggest company on the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Cettire share price just crash 42%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Cettire share price spiralling lower today. But why?

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