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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

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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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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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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