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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 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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Travel Shares

ASX 200 travel share slips on latest demerger news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 travel company is looking to split into two separately listed businesses.

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Travel Shares

What's ahead for ASX 200 travel shares in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 travel shares put in a mixed performance this year. Here’s what to look for in FY 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why these three ASX All Ords stocks are leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords shares rocketed higher this week. But how?

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Share Market News

These 3 top ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers just upgraded their rating for three top ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark amid national gas crisis

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks are working to divert an emerging national gas crunch.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez share price implodes 10% on ASX trading day 2

| Bernd Struben

The Guzman Y Gomez share price is tumbling on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX healthcare stock a year ago, you'd have $50,833 now!

| Bernd Struben

The little-known ASX healthcare stock has delivered eye-watering 12-month gains. But how?

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 stocks that could create lasting passive income into retirement

| Bernd Struben

Passive income investors have a number of top ASX 200 shares to choose from. Here’s why I like these three.

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Resources Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX copper shares about to hit a speed bump?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks could be about to hit a rough patch. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares with big takeover updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are digesting just what the latest takeover updates could mean for these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 stocks just scored sizeable broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have boosted their outlooks for these three ASX 200 companies. But why?

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Travel Shares

How AI can help Qantas shares fly higher

| Bernd Struben

AI won’t be flying the planes solo just yet, but it could help boost Qantas shares.

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Energy Shares

Are Santos shares a good investment right now?

| Bernd Struben

With a 3.8% dividend yield, should I buy Santos shares right now?

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Gold

How central banks are primed to drive a new ASX 200 gold stock rally

| Bernd Struben

Global central banks could rekindle the bull run in ASX 200 gold stocks. But how?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Treasury Wine share price is beating the ASX 200 today

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares are schooling the ASX 200 today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much passive income I'd get if I invested $20,000 in Westpac shares now

| Bernd Struben

A $20,000 investment in Westpac shares could deliver some welcome additional passive income.

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Broker Notes

These four ASX All Ords shares just earned hefty broker upgrades. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords shares are forecast to surge as much as 98% over the year ahead.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which high-flying ASX All Ords stock was just halted ahead of a key FDA decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is awaiting an important announcement from the US FDA.

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Resources Shares

Why are these experts so bullish on ASX copper shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares could lead the charge higher into 2025. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gave up some of its intraday gains following the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Travel Shares

Could Qantas shares be poised to catch some Chinese tailwinds?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shareholders will be watching Australia’s latest diplomatic developments with China.

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Bank Shares

'Attacked from all angles': Why this fundie is betting against the momentous rally in CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

Up 27% in a year, this top fund manager believes the CBA share price rally is overdone. But why?

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the big 3 ASX 200 iron ore stocks today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue are eyeing an ongoing economic slowdown in China.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 45%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock tumbling today. But why?

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Energy Shares

What Bill Gates, ASX uranium shares and the AI revolution have in common

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares could be tapped to make up for banned Russian imports in the US.

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's why this 'world-class' lithium project could be back on track

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s lithium ambitions have been largely on hold since 2022. But is that about to change?

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Technology Shares

Why the 'opportunity is immense' for DroneShield shares: fundie

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield’s 480% one-year share price gains may be just the beginning, according to this top fundie.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 15% last week, why is this ASX 200 share sinking on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the ASX 200 company today. But why?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX growth stock just leapt 6% on international expansion plans

| Bernd Struben

The ASX growth stock is shrugging off the broader market malaise on Monday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords share is raising $1.1 billion to back generative AI

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords company announced a billion dollar capital raising. Here’s why.

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Opinions

3 reasons ASX uranium stocks can keep charging higher into 2025

| Bernd Struben

I think the recent sell-down in ASX uranium stocks has been overdone. Here’s why.

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Opinions

2 outstanding ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 shares will continue to reward investors for years to come.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters in June

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have sent these three stocks soaring in June. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just increased their share price forecasts for these three ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is ASX 200 uranium stock Boss Energy flying higher on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up Boss Energy shares today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks on unexpected Nasdaq news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Here's how much I'd have if I'd bought 500 CBA shares 10 years ago

| Bernd Struben

You won’t hear many long-term shareholders complaining about their CBA stock.

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Broker Notes

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares just scored broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have increased their share price forecasts for these two ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gives back some heady intraday gains amid Aussie jobs data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over May’s unemployment figures.

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