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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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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price leaping higher amid $1.9 billion funding news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the CSL share price on Wednesday.

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Economy

NAB boss issues dire prediction for Aussie economy

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s CEO has issued a stark warning on the outlook for Australia’s economic growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price rockets 36% on breaking FDA news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Mesoblast share price soaring following promising FDA news.

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Dividend Investing

These 5 high-quality companies are now paying a better income than CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have gained 25% in a year, squeezing their dividend yield.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has a positive outlook for these leading ASX 200 shares.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price surges on sustainable lithium news

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources shares are enjoying a welcome lift today.

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Dividend Investing

A 36% yield from this ASX dividend share? Here's how these forward-looking investors made it happen

| Bernd Struben

Some savvy passive income investors are earning a 36% yield from this ASX dividend star.

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Energy Shares

How these ASX 200 energy shares could unexpectedly burn brighter

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are facing rising global demand for their products.

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Share Market News

Up 32% in a year, here's why Goldman says the S&P 500 could soar another 15% in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Like the ASX 200, the S&P 500 has notched a series of new record highs in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price leaps 5% as electric machinery makes a milestone

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is charging ahead with its electric mining ambitions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 10% on a $985 million cash bid!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 stock on the back of a $985 million cash takeover bid.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price crushed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

BHP shareholders enjoyed a rewarding week.

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Energy Shares

'We have reached a bottom': 5 ASX uranium shares leaping higher this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks have enjoyed explosive share price growth over the past year.

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Resources Shares

Is the worst of the selling now over for ASX iron ore shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX iron ore giants like BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue rebounded this week after falling hard in 2024.

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Energy Shares

Could this development out of China reignite ASX 200 coal shares?

| Bernd Struben

China reopened its import doors to ASX 200 coal stocks in early 2023.

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $5k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $13,080 passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 offers a rich hunting ground for passive income investors.

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Dividend Investing

How some savvy income investors are earning a MASSIVE 41% yield on this ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

Some forward looking investors are banking a 41% dividend yield from this ASX 200 company.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks surging again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks are racing ahead of the benchmark today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races amid 2024 Fed rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is having another strong run today.

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Earnings Results

Soul Patts share price struggles on falling profits

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investment house Soul Patts reported its half year results this morning.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX 200 shares to buy now for $1,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I believe these high-quality ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue rewarding passive income investors.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares smashing the benchmark on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shares are all charging higher today.

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Energy Shares

Up 6% in a week, why is the Woodside share price running hot?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have leapt 6% since last Wednesday.

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BNPL shares

Up 71% in 3 weeks, have Zip shares topped out?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the stellar run higher, Zip shares are still trading at a fraction of their February 2021 highs.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price getting battered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down South32 shares today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts as RBA keeps interest rates steady

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were buoyed by the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Dividend Investing

How are these ASX investors earning an almost 7% dividend yield on their Telstra shares?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra increased its interim dividend payout by 6% from the prior year.

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Dividend Investing

1 Australian dividend stock quietly crushing the ASX today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend stock has soared 38% since early October.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

BHP has come under pressure in 2024 amid a sharp fall in iron ore prices.

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Earnings Results

ASX All Ords stock KMD tumbles as interim dividend cancelled

| Bernd Struben

Investors are hitting the sell button on ASX All Ords stock KMD today.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 investors hoping for an RBA interest rate cut may be waiting until 2025

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next rate decision and inflation outlook tomorrow afternoon.

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 investors, have you grabbed your share of the coming $34 billion dividend windfall?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors can benefit from high yielding stocks that often come with franking credits.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 retreating from this month's all-time highs?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has notched several new all-time highs this month.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price marching higher on new lithium project acquisition

| Bernd Struben

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

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Dividend Investing

An 11% dividend yield from NAB shares? Here's how these brave income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

NAB increased its full year dividend payouts by 10% in 2023.

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Share Gainers

If I'd put $5,000 into Zip shares on 9 October, here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

The stars have been aligning for Zip shares.

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Energy Shares

This soaring ASX 200 oil stock is near all-time highs. Is it too late to buy?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 oil stock has surged 14% in six months, atop paying a record final dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Why are ASX investors so obsessed with dividends?

| Bernd Struben

Dividends from ASX shares have helped many investors outperform the broader market.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price slips despite oil hitting 2024 highs

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are falling despite oil setting a new 2024 record.

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