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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

These 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 shares rocketed higher over the week. But why?

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's what's happening with China and the iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shareholders are keeping a close eye on China.

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Earnings Results

The Amcor share price isn't joining the ASX 200 rally today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Amcor share price on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

ASX share price sinks despite record $1 billion FY 2024 revenue

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the ASX share price on Friday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

1 incredible ASX 200 dividend share down 19% in a year to buy for life-long passive income

| Bernd Struben

I expect this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share will continue to reward passive income investors for many years.

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Cryptocurrencies

What's happening with the Bitcoin price amid the stock market volatility?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin investors have been on a wild ride in August.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and global interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is catching some tailwinds out of the United States today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why did the Origin Energy share price just crash 10% despite surging FY 2024 profits?

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shares are taking a beating today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Treasury Wine share price lifts off on rising revenue and dividends

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Treasury Wine share price on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering buying 600 shares in this ASX 200 dividend gem to target $332 a month in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 passive income gem has a lengthy track record of paying two fully franked dividends a year.

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Resources Shares

Why Perth investors are piling into BHP shares and these top ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bernd Struben

Perth investors are taking a page out of Warren Buffett’s playbook when buying BHP shares.

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Earnings Results

The Seven West Media share price just jumped 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Seven West Media share price is surging on Wednesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

What's happening with the ResMed share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have become accustomed to ResMed shares outperforming in 2024. But what’s happening today?

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Earnings Results

AGL share price leaps higher on return to full year profit

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up AGL shares following the company’s earnings results.

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Share Gainers

If I'd put $10,000 into Zip shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have been among the top performers on the ASX 200 this year. But why?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX All Ords just jump on the latest Aussie wages data?

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors sent the index higher following the latest Aussie wages figures. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock just rocketed 10% on surging FY 2024 profits

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 stock rocketing on its full-year financial results. But why?

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Earnings Results

Netwealth share price tumbles despite record $22 billion FY 2024 inflows

| Bernd Struben

Netwealth shares are in the red today following the company’s 2024 financial year results.

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Healthcare Shares

One ASX 200 stock with an 'enormous growth path' to buy today

| Bernd Struben

These two leading experts are bullish on the growth outlook for this ASX 200 stock. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

A top ASX 200 share with 'resilient earnings' growth to buy now

| Bernd Struben

This expert sees a long run of earnings growth ahead for this top ASX 200 share.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the record-high ResMed dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

ResMed declared an all-time high quarterly dividend following a 9% revenue surge.

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Earnings Results

Car Group share price charging higher on 41% FY 2024 revenue surge

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Car Group share price soaring on Monday.

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Share Market News

Riding the waves: Expert strategies for the global stock market turmoil

| Bernd Struben

Investing experts offer their advice on how to navigate the big price swings on the ASX 200 and global markets.

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Growth Shares

After its share price crashed 58% in a month, is this a bargain basement ASX growth stock?

| Bernd Struben

While it comes with added risks, I think this ASX growth stock offers the potential for supersized share price gains.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is ending the week with a bang! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Are storm clouds building for BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are down 20% in 2024. But is there more selling to come?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is charging higher today following a 23% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock will be paying out more passive income to shareholders.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords share 3 years ago I'd have $35,831 today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending this ASX All Ords share to the moon. But why?

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How to invest

Here's what to do when the ASX 200 and global stock markets are crashing

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 plunged 5.7% over two trading days. What should investors do?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock just crashed 13% on lower FY 2025 earnings forecast

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the company’s full-year results.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's why former CEO Alan Joyce just took a $9.3 million hit

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is working to rebuild its tarnished brand image. Here's how.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price slips despite 7% FY 2024 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The Transurban share price is edging lower following the ASX 200 toll road operator’s FY 2024 results.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 top ASX 200 shares with 'no credible competition'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 stocks that can keep the competition at bay enjoy ongoing market advantages.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap stocks tipped for outsized growth in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading fund managers expect big results from these ASX small-cap stocks in FY 2025. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Guzman y Gomez shares today

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager is 'very excited' about Guzman y Gomez shares. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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Dividend Investing

1 delicious ASX 200 dividend share down 34% in a year to buy for life-long income

| Bernd Struben

Looking for a beaten-down ASX 200 dividend share for life-long passive income? Check this out.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 steadies on today's RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking the RBA’s latest interest rate call in stride.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to sell your BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Amid a gloomy iron ore outlook, this top broker reevaluates the outlook for BHP shares.

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