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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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Growth Shares

Up 29% in 6 months, buy this ASX 200 growth stock that 'continues to extend its competitive advantage'

| Bernd Struben

Wilson Asset Management forecasts more strong growth from this booming ASX 200 share.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price just hit new 2-year lows. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Woodside shares again today. But why?

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Travel Shares

How are Qantas shares reacting to the unfolding Rex drama?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are in focus as junior rival Rex airlines remains in a trading halt.

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Gold

2 ASX 300 gold shares sinking following quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring these ASX 300 gold stocks today. But why?

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AI Stocks

Appen share price rockets 44% amid 'significant opportunities'

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

IGO share price lifts off amid $201 million quarterly free cash build

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up IGO shares after the lithium miner released its quarterly results.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think Fortescue shares offer strong, long-term passive income potential. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's ANZ's inflation and RBA interest rates forecast

| Bernd Struben

We look at ANZ’s forecast for this week’s inflation data and next week’s RBA interest rate call.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price wallows despite 50% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The Bubs share price is under selling pressure today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Did the CBA share price really just set another record high?

| Bernd Struben

One more at new all-time highs, the CBA share price continues to reward loyal investors.

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Retail Shares

Buying Adore Beauty shares? Meet your new CEO

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% in 2024, can the new CEO turn the tide for Adore Beauty shares?

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is soaring today on record production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 gold stock on Monday.

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AI Stocks

Buying NextDC shares? Here's Moody's 5-year data centre growth forecast

| Bernd Struben

Can NextDC expect to see ongoing data centre demand growth?

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX All Ords stock could 'double its earnings per share by FY 2027': fundie

| Bernd Struben

This ASX All Ords stock is highly undervalued by the market, according to a leading fund manager.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price just leap 6%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Mineral Resources share price rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Down 43% in 8 days, is the DroneShield share price a bargain buy?

| Bernd Struben

Despite plunging 43% in eight trading days, DroneShield shares remain up 338% in a year.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares tumble following Nasdaq stock market crash

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 tech stocks are taking a beating after the Nasdaq plunged 3.6% overnight.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock is smashing the market today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up this gold stock on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price lifting off today?

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are shrugging off the ASX 200 sell-off today and charging higher. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why are Arafura shares frozen on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Arafura shares aren’t trading today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why this high-flying ASX defence stock is surging again today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX defence stock is on another tear today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just rocketed 46% on major news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just plunge 9%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Flight Centre share price on Wednesday. But why?

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ETFs

If I'd put $5,000 in ASX index funds 5 years ago, here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop potential capital gains, investors in ASX index funds also receive regular dividend payouts.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares now a sell amid the company's US$900 million Tellurian acquisition?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has come under pressure since the company announced its intention to acquire Tellurian.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX All Ords mining shares on the move following quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Two of the ASX All Ords mining stocks are gaining while the third is sliding. But why?

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Travel Shares

4 reasons to buy Qantas shares today

| Bernd Struben

Thinking about buying Qantas shares? Here’s why this expert is bullish on the ASX 200 airline.

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price charging higher on $1.5 billion debt funding

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up Arafura shares as its Nolans rare earths project secures milestone funding success.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price slips despite $3 billion quarterly revenue

| Bernd Struben

Investors are studying Woodside shares following the company’s quarterly results.

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Gold

What this 4-year hedge fund record implies for ASX 200 gold stocks in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks enjoyed record high gold prices last week. Will that record soon be broken?

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BNPL shares

What's happening with Zip shares on their first day back aboard the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong eight month run, Zip shares are once again part of the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy CSL shares now for their 'steadily growing' dividends?

| Bernd Struben

CSL has increased its interim and final dividend payouts for four years running now.

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Share Gainers

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are surging amid today's market meltdown

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares despite the wider market meltdown. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 308% in 6 months, why is the Mesoblast share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mesoblast share price is taking a tumble on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Materials Shares

What's happening with Lake Resources shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources is eyeing technology improvements to help cut costs.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares brokers tip for significant outperformance in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect some significant outperformance from these three ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

Should we be worried about a Nasdaq stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

The tech sell-off has seen the Nasdaq plunge 3.4% in two days. Now what?

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Share Fallers

Down 26% in 5 days, why is this ASX 200 real estate stock crashing again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are displeased with the latest announcement from the ASX 200 real estate stock.

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