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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

Lendlease share price leaps 9% on plans to bring $4.5 billion back home

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Lendlease share price soaring on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to retire? I'd buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue to reward passive income investors for years to come.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Woolworths share price now offers a 'very rare opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

Wilson Asset Management is bullish on the outlook for Woolworths shares.

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 investors shouldn't expect interest rate cuts until 2025

| Bernd Struben

Interest rate cuts are looking increasingly unlikely in 2024.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks sink amid 'very negative message' from Queensland government

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks are trailing the benchmark today. But why?

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Technology Shares

This little ASX AI stock is soaring 10% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX AI stock on Friday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Global companies just paid a record $512 billion in Q1 dividends. Here's how ASX 200 shares stacked up

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks increased payouts by 2.0% in Q1, according to Janus Henderson, with BHP dragging on growth.

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Energy Shares

How data centres could lift Woodside shares

| Bernd Struben

AI, data centres and Woodside shares have more in common than you might think.

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Share Gainers

Guess how much a $3,000 investment in Liontown shares ballooned to in just one month

| Bernd Struben

After a lengthy slide, Liontown shares came roaring back this past month.

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Broker Notes

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares just got downgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers have downgraded their outlooks for these ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price just leap 5%?

| Bernd Struben

The Sayona Mining share price is smashing the benchmark today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal or no deal? Why the BHP share price is crumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure following the mining giant's third takeover bid for Anglo American.

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Energy Shares

Origin share price outpacing the ASX 200 on Eraring lifeline extension

| Bernd Struben

Origin’s coal-fired Eraring plant will continue to produce power to ensure NSW energy security.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock is 'the BHP of gold mining'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock owns some of the top mining assets in the world.

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Growth Shares

Forget Nvidia: This ASX growth stock is poised for its own bull run

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX growth stock could beat the phenomenal share price gains posted by Nvidia.

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52-Week Highs

Guess which 7 ASX 200 shares are smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these seven stocks soaring to new one-year highs today.

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Share Fallers

Why this $3.2 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 19%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 246% in a year, here's why the Droneshield share price is racing higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Droneshield share price soaring today. But why?

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Travel Shares

Webjet share price rockets 14% on record earnings and demerger announcement

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Webjet share price flying higher on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Want $150 in monthly passive income? Buy 656 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Just 656 shares in this ASX 200 dividend jewel can deliver a $150 monthly passive income.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks in focus as gold price smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has soared into new record territory. But why?

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Travel Shares

Is this why Qantas shares are racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Qantas share price today. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was almost hit by an RBA interest rate hike in May. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA minutes reveal ASX 200 investors were almost faced with a rate hike this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star Entertainment share price dives 10% on Hard Rock update

| Bernd Struben

Takeover rumours have been swirling around ASX 200 casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price sinks amid gas woes

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is struggling to secure the gas it needs to power all of its projects.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 tech stock lifts off on another record-setting half-year profit

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 tech company following its half-year results.

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Investing Strategies

These are the 2 'best' ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI megatrend: expert

| Bernd Struben

Despite surging 50% and 70% in 12 months, this expert sees more gains ahead for these two leading ASX 200…

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Broker Notes

Why brokers just revised their outlook for these 4 top ASX All Ords shares

| Bernd Struben

These four ASX All Ords companies were just re-rated by top brokers.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks flying higher on 'most relaxed' Chinese stimulus ever

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares could all benefit from China’s new stimulus measures.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Core Lithium share price just crash 6%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the Core Lithium share price today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 25% on an earnings upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords share following an improved FY 2024 earnings outlook.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 300 shares in this glorious ASX 200 dividend stock and create almost $2,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Atop the juicy passive income, I like this ASX dividend beauty for its potential share price gains.

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Share Gainers

How a $9k investment in this ASX All Ords stock ballooned to $35,234 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords stock have rocketed even as it’s paid out market-beating dividends.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares charging higher amid China's $210 billion cash injection

| Bernd Struben

The big three ASX 200 miners are charging higher on Friday even as the benchmark sinks.

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Resources Shares

What this unprecedented short squeeze signals for ASX copper stocks

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks have been benefiting from soaring demand for the red metal amid limited new supplies.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 13% on major financing news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium share on the back of major financing news.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank stock smashing the benchmark on Friday as a key metric strengthens

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 bank stock surging on Friday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the latest IEA oil forecast

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX 200 energy shares like Woodside expect in the year ahead?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just exploded 63% on Federal budget funding news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare stock amid extra funding in the Federal budget.

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