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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

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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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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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 9% as results catch short sellers by surprise

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers will be feeling the pain from Core Lithium’s share price surge on Monday.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

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Gold

Will ASX gold shares again outshine the market in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong year, what can investors expect from ASX gold shares in FY 2025?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 90% in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares were in a sharp downtrend throughout FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX 200 stocks leading the charge into FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have already surged higher in FY 2025. But why.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price fly backwards in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Despite surging revenues, the Qantas share price lost ground in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Market News

'Geopolitical risk is unlikely to subside': Should you pile into ASX defence shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

With gains of up to 740% in a year, can ASX defence shares keep charging higher?

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares: Screaming bargains or falling knives?

| Bernd Struben

With some crashing as much as 90% in a year, is now the time to buy ASX lithium shares?

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Healthcare Shares

What happened with the CSL share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares didn’t shoot the lights out in 2024 but dividends hit record highs.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

The New Hope share price is tumbling on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why has this ASX mining stock exploded 128% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

A 10% dividend yield! Is this ASX All Ords stock a brilliant bargain?

| Bernd Struben

Is a 10% dividend yield and a 52% one-year share price gain too good to be true? I think not.

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Share Gainers

The three best ASX All Ords shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 unveiled

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords more than doubled in FY 2024. But how?

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Retail Shares

How ASX 200 retail shares just got a boost from 'watchful shoppers'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares just enjoyed a boost from the latest ABS retail sales report. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 18% since listing, should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Guzman Y Gomez shares have come back to earth following the blockbuster IPO. Time to buy?

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price lifts off on new CEO appointment

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining is under new leadership, effective immediately.

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Materials Shares

Top broker says Pilbara Minerals shares are 'a super buy at these levels'

| Bernd Struben

This leading broker says it’s only a matter of time before Pilbara Minerals shares leap higher.

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Communication Shares

How come the Telstra share price crashed 16% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shares massively underperformed the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Market News

What the RBA minutes imply for the ASX 200 and higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

With inflation proving sticky, should ASX 200 investors prepare for an RBA rate hike?

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 stocks just scored substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers foresee some significant gains from these two ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Resources Shares

What went right and what went wrong for the BHP share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gave back their first half-year gains and then some in the second half of FY 2024. But why?

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Gold

How these three ASX gold stocks soared above the rest in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX gold shares flying higher in FY 2024. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Yancoal share price just rocketed to new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price is within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs on Monday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing the market today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal shares are racing higher even as the benchmark sinks on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid $426 million 'industry-leading' step

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Down 87% in a year, Lake Resources share price resilient following severe cuts to survive

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources shares are outperforming today. But why?

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Share Gainers

The best three ASX 200 shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares soaring in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Fallers

These were 3 of the worst-performing ASX 200 stocks in June. Time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

The three ASX 200 stocks came under heavy selling pressure in June. But why?

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price trounced the benchmark again in June! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares once more defied the bears and charged higher in June. But how?

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price go backwards in June?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares came under selling pressure in June. But why?

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Energy Shares

Will the blistering rally for ASX uranium shares charge on into FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks delivered market-smashing gains in FY 2024. Now what?

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