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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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Share Market News

What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Travel Shares

What does the Bonza collapse mean for Qantas shares?

| Bernd Struben

I’ll be keeping an eye on Qantas shares following the collapse of budget airline Bonza.

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BNPL shares

Down 10% in April, is the momentous Zip share price rally over or just paused?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares gave back some of their eye-popping gains in April. What now for the ASX BNPL stock?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd aim for a tonne of passive income from $20,000 in an ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

You might be surprised how much passive income you could earn from $20,000 invested in ASX dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's what moved BHP shares in April

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares managed to slightly outperform the ASX 200 in April.

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Cannabis Shares

Could ASX cannabis shares be set for a smoking hot rebound?

| Bernd Struben

ASX cannabis stocks could be set for a strong finish to 2024.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting May with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Maximizing dividends: 3 of the best ASX shares for income investors right now?

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX 200 dividend shares deserve a place in most every passive income portfolio.

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Resources Shares

One ASX 200 mining stock to buy at 'a significant discount' right now

| Bernd Struben

A leading wealth manager sees significant upside potential for this ASX 200 miner.

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Share Market News

How Aussie retail sales just boosted the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The latest Aussie retail sales data is offering a boost to the ASX 200. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why the Droneshield share price is flying higher on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up Droneshield shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast 12-month share price gains of up to 15% for these ASX 200 companies.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price climbing today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up the Zip share price today.

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How to invest

2 unexpected ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution will impact ASX stocks outside of the tech space.

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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium share is jumping 8% on first production

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the newly minted uranium producer on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Up 69% in 6 months, why is the Brainchip share price crashing 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX AI stock Brainchip is falling hard on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares marching higher despite 'massive blow' on climate

| Bernd Struben

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

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? These 2 ASX All Ords shares trade ex-dividend next week!

| Bernd Struben

With ex-dividend dates fast approaching, passive income investors will need to act soon.

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Energy Shares

1 ASX penny stock I'd buy now while it's only 5 cents

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX penny stock has outsized growth potential.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just crumbled on today's inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the latest Australian inflation news.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold shares soaring on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are piling into these three gold miners today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price tumbles amid ongoing lithium price weakness

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Mineral Resources share price on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price slides on rare earths revenue headwinds

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Lynas share price today.

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Small Cap Shares

How this 'rare window of opportunity' is opening for ASX small-cap shares

| Bernd Struben

The senior fund managers at Ophir believe ASX small-cap stocks are set to trounce their larger peers.

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Resources Shares

ASX copper stocks in the spotlight as the red metal soars to 2-year highs

| Bernd Struben

The copper price is up 15% in 2024. Can the red metal’s bull run continue?

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in Mesoblast shares a month ago you'd have $15,636 now!

| Bernd Struben

Mesoblast shares have been on a tear this past month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income shares paying 8% and 13% yields

| Bernd Struben

I think both these high yielding ASX dividend stocks offer long-term passive income potential.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with Droneshield shares today?

| Bernd Struben

In the last two trading days Droneshield shares leapt 19% then tumbled 16%. So, what’s happening today?

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is primed to soar another 8% in 2024

| Bernd Struben

This leading asset manager sees the stars aligning for the ASX 200 to soar into 2025.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's why tomorrow is shaping up to be a big day

| Bernd Struben

Why is Wednesday so important for Woodside shareholders?

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Materials Shares

3 key takeaways for ASX lithium share investors from Pilbara Minerals report

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX lithium share investors learn from Pilbara Minerals' latest sales and production results?

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Gold

Buying ASX gold shares? Here's where this top fundie sees 'multi-bagger' gains on offer

| Bernd Struben

The ASX gold stock bull run could have much further to run yet.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 going gangbusters today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Droneshield share price crashing 19% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending shares in Droneshield down 19% in morning trade.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

There’s set to be some big news dropping for ASX investors over the coming days.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in New Hope shares and get $1,006 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX investors buy New Hope shares for their high yielding, fully franked dividends.

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Energy Shares

Why a US$100 oil price is on the horizon: IMF

| Bernd Struben

A higher oil price could be on the horizon following this IMF prediction and Israel’s reported strike on Iran.

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Share Gainers

Up 834% in a year, guess which ASX mining stock is hitting new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock has gone from strength to strength over the past year.

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