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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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Opinions

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB shares for 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX dividend gem is well-placed to boost its income payouts in 2024 and beyond.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 top ASX 200 shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks sit at the top of my passive income play list.

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Resources Shares

How this ASX mining stock more than doubled investors' money in 1 month

| Bernd Struben

Some investors will have realised gains of 134% from the ASX mining stock in just three weeks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares for the Anglo takeover? Here's why it might be a 'crazy' move

| Bernd Struben

This expert thinks BHP’s takeover of Anglo American could be “a complete mess”. But why?

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Bank Shares

It was huge week for ASX 200 bank shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in the big four banks take a look at the books...

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price is marching higher on Friday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the QBE share price on Friday. But why?

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $7,000 in ASX dividend stocks right now

| Bernd Struben

With an extra $7,000 to invest, I’d buy both of these ASX 200 dividend gems today.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price smashes benchmark as government demands 'more gas!'

| Bernd Struben

Woodside, Beach Energy and Santos shares all look to be catching tailwinds from the government’s future gas plan.

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares sliding following the bank's quarterly update?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down CBA shares on Thursday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock soars on confirmed takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords stock on takeover news.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX mining stock is rocketing 177% on big government news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are reacting to the government news by sending the ASX mining stock flying.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX 300 retail shares tumbling lower on key updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down both ASX 300 retailers on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Invested $8,000 in New Hope shares 3 years ago? Here's how much you have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop a surging share price, New Hope has also delivered outsized dividends.

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to buy surging ASX copper shares like Sandfire?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares have rocketed in 2024 amid a surging copper price. What can investors expect now?

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How to invest

Is right now a good time to buy ASX shares or should I wait?

| Bernd Struben

With the All Ords up 12% in six months, should I buy ASX shares right now?

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Share Gainers

2 under-the-radar ASX 200 shares leaping higher on key updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up both ASX 200 shares today. But why?

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Communication Shares

Why is the Aussie Broadband share price slipping on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

After opening higher, the Aussie Broadband share price has slipped into the red.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price lifts off amid record full year sales prediction

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Flight Centre share price today. But why?

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Opinions

Woodside shares are down 17% in 6 months. Is now the right time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

We look at what’s been pressuring Woodside shares, and why I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Share Gainers

1 ASX 200 stock that turned $10,000 into $72,756 in just 3 years

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock has seen investors bag a 628% gain in just three years.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the boosted ANZ dividend

| Bernd Struben

ANZ just reported its half-year results and increased its interim dividend.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is predicted to leap higher in 2024 despite higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

These experts are forecasting a strong run for the ASX 200 in 2024. But why?

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Energy Shares

These 2 ASX uranium shares just smashed multi-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the ASX uranium shares soaring to new multi-year highs.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized Westpac dividend

| Bernd Struben

Westpac reported its half year results this morning and announced a big dividend boost.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 38%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock sharply lower on Monday.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA interest rate call tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make big moves higher or lower tomorrow depending on the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks on $120 million 'egregious and unacceptable' ruling

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Qantas share price on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Want $500 in monthly passive income? Buy 938 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

For $6,000 a year in passive income, I think this ASX dividend stock is one to buy.

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Cryptocurrencies

Buying Bitcoin? Here's why Block's Jack Dorsey says AI will drive global adoption

| Bernd Struben

Moving forward, Block plans to reinvest some of its monthly profits into Bitcoin.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $8,000 in Mesoblast shares at the beginning of 2024, guess how much you'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Mesoblast shares have been soaring higher over the past six weeks. But why?

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Dividend Investing

What income investors must know about the Macquarie dividend

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reported its full year results today and announced its final dividend payment.

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Broker Notes

Guess which 3 ASX 200 stocks just earned major broker upgrades!

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers forecast 12-month share price gains of more than 12% for these ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares right now? Here's why the OECD says to expect higher interest rates for longer

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors could be waiting longer than expected for rate cuts, according to the OECD.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares getting smashed in May?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are having a bad start to May. Is the worst now over?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price sank 5% in April and is now at 2-year lows. Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

With the Telstra share price at two-year lows, is now the time to buy the ASX 200 telco?

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Opinions

My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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Bank Shares

After hitting all-time highs in March, why did the CBA share price tumble 5% in April?

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new record highs in March, the CBA share price retreated in April. But why?

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A male ASX investor on the street wearing a grey suit clenches his fist and yells yes after seeing on his ipad that the Paladin share price is going up again today
Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| Bernd Struben

NAB reported its half-year results this morning and announced its interim dividend payout.

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