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Bernd Struben

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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International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price just tumble 7%?

| Bernd Struben

Nasdaq investors just sent the Tesla share price sharply lower.

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Investing Strategies

Investing in an ASX share portfolio for lifelong passive income!

| Bernd Struben

It’s never too late to begin investing in quality ASX shares to build up a lifelong passive income stream.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are booming on Monday. Here's why they could keep shining bright

| Bernd Struben

Today’s strong rally among ASX 200 gold stocks may be just the beginning, according to this expert forecast.

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Materials Shares

Why the 2024 outlook for these rebounding ASX 200 lithium shares looks 'better than market expectations'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium stocks have been soaring recently, and these experts think there are more tailwinds ahead.

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Materials Shares

Down 80% in a year why are Lake Resources shares tumbling again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium stock Lake Resources is under selling pressure again on Monday.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just hit another new record high on Monday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just breached Friday’s record to set a new all-time high today.

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Dividend Investing

How are these passive income investors still earning a 14% dividend yield on Woodside shares?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside reduced its final dividend payout, but some investors are still making hay.

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Share Market News

Boom! ASX 200 rocketing into new all-time highs on Friday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is setting new records on Friday.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Ampol share price tumbling 5% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The Ampol share price is taking a big fall on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

$7,000 of money to spare? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into $1,000 in annual extra income

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares can provide investors with a tidy extra income.

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Dividend Investing

A 22% yield on Fortescue shares? Here's how these passive income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are popular among passive income investors for their juicy fully-franked dividends.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX energy shares going gangbusters on today's earnings results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy shares are drawing investor interest today after releasing their half-year earnings results.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 stock just jumped 12%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 stock is impressing investors with its half-year earnings results.

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price jumps 5% on strengthening outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Star Entertainment share price on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just scored significant broker upgrades. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

The brokers’ bullish assessments for these ASX 200 shares include share price gains of up to 13%.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 88% in less than 3 days! Any guesses?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is drawing intense buying interest from investors this week.

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Dividend Investing

$20,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim for $20,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d target $20,000 in passive income every year from ASX shares by investing $20,000 today.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares plunge 7% despite return of the interim dividend

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Flight Centre share price spiralling lower on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre share price on watch amid 565% half-year profit surge

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares could see some sizeable moves today after the ASX 200 travel stock reported on its half-year results.

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How to invest

A bull market could be coming in 2024. Here's Warren Buffett's investing advice to help you cash in on it

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett officially became a billionaire at age 56; today he’s worth some US$137 billion!

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bank the record Ampol dividend? Time is running out!

| Bernd Struben

Ampol declared an all-time high final dividend when the ASX 200 energy company reported its full-year results on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trailing the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the ASX 200 today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 stock is surging 14% amid mounting profits

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 300 stock reported a 53% increase in full year profits.

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Earnings Results

Brainchip share price crashes 23% following another year of losses for ASX AI chipmaker

| Bernd Struben

ASX AI chip maker Brainchip is under heavy selling pressure after releasing its 2023 results.

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Earnings Results

Appen share price tumbles amid ongoing losses for the ASX AI stock

| Bernd Struben

Investors are selling Appen shares following the ASX AI stock’s full-year results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 27% in 2024, this leading fund manager forecasts a big turnaround for Domino's shares

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s shares could be poised for a big turnaround, according to this leading fund manager.

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Earnings Results

Adairs share price rockets 12% as dividend payments resume

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Adairs share price sharply higher today following the company’s earnings results.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Alumina shares leap 8% on Alcoa takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Alumina share price soaring following confirmation of Alcoa’s takeover intentions.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price marching higher on 14% earnings boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Suncorp share price on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 investors remain upbeat on Pilbara Minerals shares

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals has some unique advantages over many rival ASX lithium miners.

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

From stellar earnings results to a multi-billion-dollar acquisition approval, these four ASX 200 shares made a big splash this week.

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Share Market News

Here's how these 3 ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have a bullish 2024 outlook for these three ASX 200 shares.

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Earnings Results

How is the Block share price rocketing 17% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Block share price flying higher today.

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Earnings Results

Bapcor share price resilient following record half year revenues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling over Bapcor’s half year results today.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX 200 dividend stock I'm buying for superior passive income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 dividend stock trades on a juicy yield and could see sizeable share price gains in 2024.

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How to invest

3 ASX 100 and ASX 200 shares I'd buy now for a $1,820 passive income in 2024!

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX dividend shares offer investors market beating passive income.

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Materials Shares

2 ASX lithium shares 'well placed to ride out near-term volatility'

| Bernd Struben

With ASX lithium stocks under pressure, these experts point to two lithium miners that are well positioned to ride out…

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Earnings Results

4 All Ords ASX dividend shares going gangbusters on results

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are sending these ASX dividend shares soaring on the back of their earnings results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price dives 7% following Banducci bombshell

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Woolworths share price today amid the shock departure of CEO Brad Banducci.

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Earnings Results

WiseTech share price leaps 8% today as revenues surge

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the WiseTech share price today.

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