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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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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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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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Dividend Investing

How to earn $3,000 in passive income with less than $3,000 in savings

| Bernd Struben

It’s never too early, or too late, to begin building that passive income stream.

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Gold

Buying ASX 200 gold stocks? Here's why the record gold price could keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been snapping up ASX 200 gold miners amid a soaring gold price.

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Opinions

Is there any hope for Core Lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

11 November 2022 was a great day to own Core Lithium shares. Since then, not so much.

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Energy Shares

How ASX 200 energy stocks could soon enjoy US$100 oil prices

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors are lining up to support higher oil prices, offering tailwinds for ASX 200 energy stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why top brokers say Rio Tinto stock is a better buy than BHP

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price could soar 20% over the coming year, outpacing BHP's share price gains.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 shares just got big upgrades from top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers believe both ASX 200 shares are undervalued at current levels.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is down 12% in 2024. What's next for the iron ore price?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have struggled in 2024 amid sliding iron ore prices. Will the pain persist?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd confidently buy these 3 ASX blue-chips while others grow fearful

| Bernd Struben

As legendary investor Warren Buffett famously advises, “Be greedy when others are fearful.”

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Materials Shares

The ASX 200 lithium stock this fundie is backing for the global lithium comeback

| Bernd Struben

Forget Goldman Sachs, this fundie says ASX 200 lithium miners look poised for a rebound.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 31% on an 'outstanding' find

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are clearly still interested in the lithium space.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 energy share is imploding 18% today on cost blowouts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are rushing to hit the sell button on this popular energy stock on Monday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes off on 'biggest ever expansions' of core loyalty program

| Bernd Struben

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

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Healthcare Shares

Why is everyone talking about Mesoblast shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX biotech share Mesoblast has been grabbing plenty of investor attention recently.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's why the ASX 200 telco just backed this AI startup

| Bernd Struben

Telstra Ventures is upping its exposure to AI.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price getting pulped on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Block share price on Friday.

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Energy Shares

Uh oh! Are Woodside shares facing a 'dividend cliff'?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares currently trade on a 7.1% fully franked dividend yield.

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