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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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Dividend Investing

Are BHP shares a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert digs into BHP’s dividend outlook.

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Resources Shares

Up 157% since June, are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Pilbara Minerals soaring shares.

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Bank Shares

Why this expert is calling time on CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on CBA shares.

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Energy Shares

Buying Woodside shares? Here's how the company aims to boost dividends by 50%

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares catching plenty of ASX investor interest today. Here’s why.

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Gold

Up 99% this year, ASX 300 gold stock plunges on big Africa news

| Bernd Struben

The Africa-focused ASX 300 gold miner addressed media speculations today.

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons to buy this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend stock today

| Bernd Struben

With a 6.6% yield, a leading expert says this ASX 200 dividend stock is now trading at a discount.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 lifting today after the RBA kept interest rates on hold?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking the RBA’s interest rate decision in stride. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 23% upside for resurgent ASX 200 copper stock riding the red metal's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 copper stock.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords healthcare share is rocketing 14% on a 'world first' success

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords healthcare stock on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why are Novonix shares crashing 15% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Novonix shares are plunging today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's $7 billion FY25 profit result? Here's Macquarie's recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just updated its price target for Westpac shares. Here’s why.

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Resources Shares

How did Fortescue, Rio Tinto and BHP shares stack up in October?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares all charged higher in October. Can you guess the top performer?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects JB Hi-Fi shares to jump 17%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes JB Hi-Fi shares are well-placed to outperform again in 2026. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How the momentum between Coles and Woolworths shares changed in October

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what happened with Coles and Woolworths shares in October?

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Bank Shares

What happened with CBA shares and the other big ASX bank stocks in October?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how Westpac, NAB, ANZ, and CBA shares stacked up in October.

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BNPL shares

Why did Zip shares tumble 12% in October?

| Bernd Struben

After surging more than 300% since April, why did Zip shares tumble in October?

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Gold

Up 240% this year, guess which ASX All Ords gold stock is lifting off again today

| Bernd Struben

Up 240% this year, this ASX All Ords gold stock is off to the races again on Monday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 115% in a year, why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords stock to keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords stock. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 47% in a year, are Treasury Wine shares finally on sale?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Treasury Wine shares.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks racing higher this week. But why?

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Technology Shares

Up 196% since April, why this ASX 200 tech stock still offers a 'substantial opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager forecasts more growth ahead for this rocketing ASX 200 tech company.

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Broker Notes

Uranium fever! Why Macquarie just raised its price target on Boss Energy shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has upped its outlook for Boss Energy shares. Here’s why.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stock lifts off on $185 million news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this $6 billion ASX 200 energy stock on Friday. But why?

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says the fast-rising ASX gold miner still offers “appealing upside”.

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Broker Notes

Which big 4 ASX 200 bank stock does Macquarie prefer?

| Bernd Struben

ANZ, NAB, Westpac or CBA shares? Here’s the big four bank stock topping Macquarie’s list.

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Share Market News

Here's CBA's latest Australian interest rate forecast

| Bernd Struben

With inflation picking up, when does CBA forecast the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Share Market News

Inflation is back! Could ASX 200 investors still see an RBA interest rate cut next week?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation rising, when might ASX investors see the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Retail Shares

Why are JB Hi-Fi shares tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down JB Hi-Fi shares today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares storming higher today on record results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mineral Resources shares today following a record setting quarter.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons this $7 billion ASX 200 stock is tipped to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from this $7 billion ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Energy Shares

Why this expert is calling time on Santos shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert raises concerns over Santos’ stand-alone prospects.

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Resources Shares

Up 70% since April, 3 reasons to buy this ASX 300 copper stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert envisions a “bright outlook” for the ASX 300 copper miner.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as shock inflation print dims RBA interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting their sell buttons following unwelcome inflation news.

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Energy Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares jumping 17% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Uranium miner Boss Energy is blasting off today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Up 143% this year, Lynas lifting today on big rare earths news

| Bernd Struben

Lynas Rare Earths shares are rebounding today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Up 70% since April, are IGO shares still a good buy now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for ASX 200 lithium miner IGO.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy today's big dip on CSL shares amid the $750 million share buyback?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his verdict on CSL shares.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good investment for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Telstra shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this All Ords ASX rare earths stock to rocket 123%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the ASX rare earths miner’s shares could more than double investors’ money in a year.

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Gold

The gold price just crashed below US$4,000 an ounce! Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price is down almost 9% since last week’s record-breaking high. Can it rebound?

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