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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

Here's where I see the Woodside share price ending 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think the Woodside share price is poised for a 2024 rebound.

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Gold

How this 'bullish kicker' could send the gold price rocketing to US$3,000 per ounce

| Bernd Struben

Citi forecasts the gold price could gain more than 25% from recent all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Why the big three ASX 200 mining stocks are enjoying a banner day on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares are all catching some extra tailwinds today.

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Energy Shares

Here's how the Santos share price is responding to today's production results

| Bernd Struben

Santos reported its quarterly production and revenue results today.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

NextDC is raising $1.32 billion to accelerate its data centre developments amid the rapid growth of AI.

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Dividend Investing

For a shot at $5,000 a year in passive income, buy 710 shares of this ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

I think every passive income investor should have this ASX dividend stock in their portfolio.

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Opinions

Two ASX 200 mining stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

I think these two ASX miners are in the sweet spot amid the booming growth of AI.

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Technology Shares

Up 61% since February, why this ASX 200 tech stock could 'continue to surprise to the upside'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech share is poised for more growth, according to this leading fund manager.

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Gold

Why the Newmont share price represents 'an attractive opportunity' right now

| Bernd Struben

Today is an excellent day to buy Newmont shares, according to this leading fund manager.

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Share Market News

Worried about an ASX stock market crash? Here are 5 reasons AMP says the bull market has legs

| Bernd Struben

Despite the potential for a pullback, the ASX bull can keep on running, says AMP.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price leaps 6% on improving outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Bank of Queensland share price on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the 'clear path to recovery' for Domino's shares be in doubt?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s has some ambitious growth targets, but are they achievable?

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX iron ore stock is surging 68% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the iron ore miner following a promising project update.

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Gold

What's happening with the gold price as Middle East tensions flare?

| Bernd Struben

After smashing into new record highs, can the gold price continue to climb?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates this week

| Bernd Struben

Time is running short to grab the dividend payouts from these four ASX All Ords stocks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 copping such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring the sell button today.

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price at risk if an expanded Middle East war erupts?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas has already had to reroute some flights in the wake of Iran’s attack on Israel.

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Resources Shares

How this 'game-changing' technology could boost Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is embracing space age technology to increase its growth prospects.

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Energy Shares

Oil price spikes on Iran's attack. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The oil price remains near six-month highs as the world awaits Israel’s response to Iran’s drone and rocket attack.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falters on Middle East war fears

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are on edge as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Technology Shares

NextDC share price tumbles as trading resumes amid $1.32 billion cap raising

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the NextDc share price on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares this week?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s why the ASX 200 bank shares caught my attention this week.

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Gold

Gold price smashes record highs again adding more shine to ASX 200 gold stocks

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has set another new all-time high in great news for ASX gold miners.

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Data Centre Technology
Technology Shares

Own NextDC shares? Here's why the company is spruiking nuclear power

| Bernd Struben

NextDC announced a $1.32 billion capital raising to expand its data centre operations.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price tumbles alongside sinking revenues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Star Entertainment share price on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares now for $1,000 of dividend income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX offers a rich hunting ground for dividend income.

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A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
Technology Shares

One ASX share to buy right now after the US market pullback

| Bernd Struben

With US markets retracing overnight, I think this ASX share is one to buy right now.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tumbling on the latest US inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

After three days of gains, the ASX 200 is taking a fall today.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 16%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing this ASX All Ords stock on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price following today's $1.3 billion announcement?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are weighing the ramifications of NextDC’s $1.3 billion announcement.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock slides despite record $21.2 billion results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock is coming under selling pressure today.

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Resources Shares

1 ASX penny stock I'd buy in April while it is still only 21 cents

| Bernd Struben

Up 135% since February, I think this ASX penny stock has a lot more gains ahead.

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Gold

Is it too late to get on board the ASX gold train?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into ASX gold stocks amid a surging price for the yellow metal.

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price really reach $500 in just 3 years?

| Bernd Struben

Leading analysts are expecting big returns from CSL shares in the months ahead.

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Gold

1 ASX 200 gold stock with 'material upside'

| Bernd Struben

Up 39% since February, this fund manager still sees more gains ahead for this surging ASX 200 gold stock.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX copper stocks to buy now for this 'explosive price upside'

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX copper stocks could continue to deliver outsized gains in 2024.

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Resources Shares

How BHP stock could unseat the world's top copper producer

| Bernd Struben

With copper prices surging in 2024, BHP’s portfolio of copper mines are in the spotlight.

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