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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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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price go backwards in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

There was plenty of action with Woodside shares in the year just past.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share is leaping higher today on Nasdaq listing proposal

| Bernd Struben

The healthcare company is moving forward with plans to list on the US Nasdaq.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income seekers: Make $1,540 in 2024 buying just 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income requires much the same research and philosophy as investing for capital gains.

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Gold

Is investing in ASX 200 gold stocks a good way to deal with inflation?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold producers enjoyed all-time high gold prices in December.

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Bank Shares

Why are the big four ASX 200 bank shares under pressure today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 banks stocks are all trailing the benchmark today.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's ANZ's outlook for the soaring iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

If iron ore continues to trade near current levels over the coming months, BHP’s interim could surprise to the upside.

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Share Market News

So close to a new record high, why is the ASX 200 slipping again today?

| Bernd Struben

The retrace in the ASX 200 could offer some opportune long-term entry points.

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Dividend Investing

How to make income every month with $10,000 and these 2 ASX dividend stocks

| Bernd Struben

Only a handful of ASX dividend shares make monthly payouts.

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Communication Shares

Why did the Telstra share price lag the ASX 200 in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Most of Telstra’s share price pain came in the second half of the year.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price slips from all-time highs amid iron ore derailment

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue’s rail operations into the Port Hedland iron ore export hub have taken a hit.

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Energy Shares

The oil price is down 6% since Christmas. So what's happening with ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Should we be celebrating the tumbling oil price? That depends on who you ask.

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Dividend Investing

Saving $200 each month? Here's how I'd aim for a $31,012 annual passive income with ASX dividend shares

| Bernd Struben

When you’re investing for passive income, don’t lose sight of the fact you still want to own quality ASX dividend…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 BNPL stock Block is down more than 6% in Wednesday trade.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares left inflation in the dust in 2023. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Atop the share price gains, CBA paid out $4.50 in fully franked dividends in 2023.

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Share Market News

It's 2024! Now when can ASX 200 investors expect RBA interest rate cuts?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX 200 investors look forward to some rate-cutting relief from the RBA in 2024?

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Share Market News

Up 25% in 2023, can the explosive S&P 500 rally run on in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 finished 2023 within a whisker of its all-time highs.

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How to invest

With no savings at 30, I'd use Warren Buffett's 3 golden rules to build wealth

| Bernd Struben

When Warren Buffett offers advice investors around the world take note.

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

A lucrative market potentially reopening, a major cost cutting program, and a $1.3 billion asset sale saw these ASX 200…

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Energy Shares

After a strong run in 2023, what can ASX 200 investors expect from the Santos share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

There are three big factors to watch in 2024 that could either boost or sink the Santos share price.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price rallying 6% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Lynas is the only significant producer of scale of separated rare earths outside of China.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price ending the week with a bang?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have gained more than 15% since mid-August.

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Dividend Investing

$4,000 in savings? How I'd aim to turn it into $40 of passive income per week with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

With the right ASX share portfolio and a little patience, here’s how I’d turn $4,000 in savings into a $40…

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 stocks in 2024? Here's what CBA predicts for the year ahead

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s 2024 outlook foresees a mix of headwinds and tailwinds ahead for ASX 200 stocks.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares waver amid mixed 2024 outlook for Aussie borrowers

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shareholders were reminded of the ASX 200 bank’s strengths as economic headwinds loom in 2024.

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Share Market News

The S&P 500 just logged its worst day in two months. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Battered by headwinds on several fronts, the S&P 500 ended its winning streak to close down 1.5%.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium share Boss Energy inks maiden US sales contract

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy will supply one million pounds of uranium to the US power utility over a seven-year period.

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Resources Shares

Top broker tips 28% potential upside for the Lynas share price in 2024. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Lynas is the highest quality source of rare earths supply outside of China, according to this top broker.

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Record Highs

These 5 top ASX 200 shares are smashing new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

It’s a record breaking day for these five ASX 200 shares today.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when ANZ predicts the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

While some ASX 200 shares can perform well in a high interest rate environment, many struggle with increased borrowing costs.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's what's happening with Turkish Airlines' expansion down under

| Bernd Struben

Unlike the row over expanding Qatar Airways access down under, Qantas made no objection to the deal with Turkish Airlines.

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Dividend Investing

Why dividend-paying ASX energy stocks are gaining traction in Australia

| Bernd Struben

2022 saw interest in ASX dividend-paying stocks in the energy sector take off.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares smashed the benchmark in 2023. Will they keep their shine in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Gold Index has gained a whopping 22% so far in 2023.

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Energy Shares

Why these 5 ASX uranium shares could keep running hot in 2024

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares could deliver more outsized gains in the year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Own Macquarie shares? Today is payday!

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie shares trade on a 3.9% trailing dividend yield.

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Gold

Up 31% since October, what's next for the Northern Star share price?

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares have surged 31% since 3 October, buoyed by numerous tailwinds.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Treasury Wine shares? Here's the latest on China's punishing wine tariffs

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares took a double wallop during the COVID pandemic, both from the virus and China’s punitive tariffs.

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $2,000 in BHP shares at the start of the pandemic, here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Despite the pandemic pressures, BHP continued to pay out two annual dividends throughout the crisis.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 18% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share is lifting off on Monday amid takeover news.

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Share Market News

Up 3.4% last week, why is the ASX 200 struggling on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

After a stellar performance last week, the ASX 200 is giving back some of those gains on Monday.

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Real Estate Shares

Lendlease share price charging higher on $1.3 billion Stockland deal

| Bernd Struben

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

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