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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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Energy Shares

Santos share price marching higher on US$1.1 billion first half cash flow

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares are gaining today even as the ASX 200 slips.

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How to invest

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

| Bernd Struben

At the current share price, I think Woodside can continue to deliver market-beating, long-term passive income.

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Materials Shares

How risky is buying ASX lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

Despite recent losses, this fund manager is holding onto these top ASX lithium stocks. Here’s why.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares dive another 19%! Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

With DroneShield shares getting hammered again today, do I think it’s time to buy?

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Gold

Have you heard of this ASX gold stock? It's up 114% in 8 days!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX gold stock flying higher in July. But why?

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Retail Shares

Down 48% in 2024, why did this ASX 300 stock just surge 10%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 300 stock surging today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price rockets 14% amid 'positive achievements'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Core Lithium share price surging today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Move over Lynas! How this ASX rare earths small-cap surged 106% in just 6 months

| Bernd Struben

This ASX rare earths stock has more than doubled in less than half a year. But how?

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Share Market News

How is the stock market reacting to yesterday's attack on Trump?

| Bernd Struben

Market experts sound off on what investors might expect from the stock market following the attack on Donald Trump.

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Real Estate Shares

Why this ASX 200 real estate share is plunging 17% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 real estate share is taking a beating on Monday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just leapt 22% on improved guidance

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX All Ords stock rocketing on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price marching higher amid legal cost sharing agreement with Vale

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Vale face class actions in multiple nations relating to the 2015 Fundao Dam collapse in Brazil.

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Share Fallers

Aussie Broadband share price implodes 18% amid AI investment

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the Aussie Broadband share price today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why the ResMed share price tanked in FY 2024 and what to expect in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Down 11% in FY 2024, is the ResMed share price poised for a big turnaround in FY 2025?

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A man in his late 60s, retirement age, emerges from the Australian surf carrying a surfboard under his arm and wearing a wetsuit.
How to invest

Looking to boost your retirement with extra passive income? Try this!

| Bernd Struben

Securing a passive income stream could offer a big lift to your retirement lifestyle. Here’s how I’d go about it.

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Share Gainers

Do you own the 3 best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The top three ASX 200 shares have already gained 13% to more than 20% in FY 2025!

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Materials Shares

Down 79% in FY 2024, can the Sayona Mining share price rebound in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares got smashed in FY 2024 with investors now looking ahead to FY 2025.

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A man dives off a boat into the sea, indicating a share price fall
Share Market News

Why did the Nasdaq Index take a dive on promising US inflation data?

| Bernd Struben

Cooling US inflation sent the Nasdaq Index tumbling overnight. But why?

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid 6 million tonne Taiwan gas deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Up 20% in a week, why is the Core Lithium share price racing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Core Lithium share price again today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares lift amid backing for $130 million Synlait loan

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk is throwing its support behind the $130 million Synlait shareholder loan.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock was just tipped for 22% gains

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is poised to outshine the market, according to this leading broker.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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A woman wearing a black and white striped t-shirt looks to the sky with her hand to her chin contemplating buying ASX shares today as the market rebounds
Share Gainers

Would I be crazy to buy DroneShield shares now at over $2?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring more than 700% in a year, can DroneShield shares keep flying high?

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Energy Shares

Up 45% in FY 2024, can the Yancoal share price keep burning bright in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price leapt 45% in the financial year just past and is off to a roaring start in…

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Technology Shares

The AML3D share price has crashed 26% this week. Time to pounce on the ASX defence stock?

| Bernd Struben

The AML3D share price is roaring back today but still down 26% since Monday’s open.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 stock tumbles as $1 billion deal goes south

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 stock despite a pending $900 million share buyback.

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ETFs

How did the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) race ahead of the ASX 200 in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

IVV shares delivered more than three times the gains of the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But how?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price sink 15% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woolworths share price got hammered in FY 2024. But why?

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BNPL shares

Up 327% in a year, the Zip share price just smashed new multi-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

Zip was the second-best performing ASX All Ords stock in FY 2024 and continues to soar into FY 2025.

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An oil worker assesses productivity at an oil rig as ASX 200 energy shares continue to rise.
Energy Shares

4 reasons to buy Woodside shares today

| Bernd Struben

The reasons to buy Woodside shares are stacking up, according to this investing expert.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price lifts off alongside its mobile pricing plans

| Bernd Struben

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

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Retail Shares

The Wesfarmers share price rocketed 32% in FY 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers shares smashed the benchmark in FY 2024. But how?

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Travel Shares

Up 6% in FY 2024, what's ahead for the Flight Centre share price in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Flight Centre share price could be poised for big gains in FY 2025. But why?

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A young woman looking cold and bored rugged up and staying under the covers while the electricity is out representing Strike Energy shares in a trading halt today
Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares eyeing ACCC gas crunch warning

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares may need to bring more supplies online to ward off a looming gas crunch.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks in focus as wind power fades to a breeze

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks could enjoy a strong run into 2025.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the benchmark on Monday. But why?

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