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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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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price rocketed 12% in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price raced ahead of rivals BHP and Rio Tinto in November.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares slip as fractious OPEC+ meeting pressures oil price

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are in the red as oil prices resume their downward slide.

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Gold

4 ASX 200 gold stocks delighting shareholders as gold price nears new records

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks are making hay as the gold price toys with new all-time highs.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Woodside shares now ahead of the OPEC+ meeting results?

| Bernd Struben

As you’d expect, the oil price has a strong influence on the performance of Woodside shares.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords shares are surging more than 10% on Thursday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX All Ords shares soaring on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy share price tumbles on 'incomplete complex' revised takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shareholders will get to cast their votes on the contentious takeover proposal on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock just hit a key milestone

| Bernd Struben

Shares in ASX uranium stock Boss Energy have more than doubled in 2023.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much should you invest to earn $5,000 in annual ASX dividends

| Bernd Struben

When it comes to passive income, I prefer ASX 200 shares with a reliable track record of making regular, fully…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rallies on latest Aussie inflation figures

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are optimistic following the October CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 mining shares for bank-busting dividend income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

All three ASX 200 mining shares pay fully franked dividends.

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Energy Shares

Why is everyone talking about ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy lately?

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares have enjoyed a stellar year. And there may be more good times ahead.

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Resources Shares

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the Rio Tinto share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Atop a big boost in the Rio Tinto share price over the past 12 months, the ASX 200 miner also…

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BNPL shares

ASX BNPL shares soaring as industry regulations pushed back to 2024

| Bernd Struben

Proposed regulations may see ASX BNPL companies face similar requirements to credit card companies.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Pointsbet share price marching higher on FY 2024 growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

Chairman Brett Paton and CEO Sam Swanell addressed Pointsbet shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a bulletproof monthly ASX passive income portfolio with just $10,000

| Bernd Struben

If I were building a bulletproof passive income stream today, I wouldn’t invest in just a few high-yielding ASX stocks.

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Resources Shares

Could Donald Trump really sink the Fortescue share price?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest is making some big bets on green hydrogen.

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Gold

Guess which little-known explorer this ASX 200 gold stock is buying up

| Bernd Struben

The junior ASX gold explorer has a promising pre-development project in Tanzania.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the dividends from BHP shares could rebound in 2024

| Bernd Struben

The full-year BHP dividend slumped 43% in FY 2023, but passive income investors could see an uptick in FY 2024.

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Energy Shares

ASX coal stocks feeling the heat after climate protesters' Port of Newcastle blockade

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX coal stocks are trading lower on Monday morning.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 1,429 shares in this ASX 200 stock for $1,000 in passive income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

An extra $1,000 of passive income in time for the 2024 Christmas holidays would certainly come in handy.

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Resources Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 mining shares leapt into The Motley Fool's news this week

| Bernd Struben

From iron ore to copper to green hydrogen, there was plenty of excitement amongst the ASX 200 miners this week.

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Bank Shares

These 3 ASX 200 bank shares grabbed our headline news this week. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 banks saw management changes, share buybacks and bullish broker coverage over the week.

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Materials Shares

What's happening with the Pilbara Minerals share price on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Pilbara Minerals share price today.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 784% in 5 years, why this ASX 200 healthcare share has a 'clear pathway' for growth in 2024

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock has been a standout performer within the healthcare sector.

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Resources Shares

Up 13% in a month, will the Rio Tinto share price deliver more gains by Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small-cap stock is an 'undervalued growth opportunity' for 2024: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The ASX small-cap share has managed to increase profits and earnings despite difficult market conditions.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has rocketed 29% in just 3 days

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has enjoyed a big turnaround this week.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price trailing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are down twice as much as the ASX 200 today.

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Energy Shares

Oil price slides on OPEC+ infighting. What can ASX 200 energy investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are feeling the selling pressure amid a tumbling oil price.

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Materials Shares

Could this development upend the outlook for ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium shares could be in for some unwanted competition.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price slips alongside ASX 200 airline's reliability ratings

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares won’t be getting a lift today from the airline’s latest reliability ratings.

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Dividend Investing

My passive income plan investing just $100 a month in ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

By investing a modest amount monthly, I can achieve some substantial extra income.

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price overcome these headwinds to climb in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares will need to overcome some pressures to outperform in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Up 10% in a month the BHP share price is charging higher again today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the BHP share price today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price hits 52-week high on $1.1 billion green projects rollout

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is taking a leading role in the global energy transition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Origin Energy share price is trading 11% below takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Thursday’s takeover vote will see AustralianSuper take on the Origin board.

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Technology Shares

Up 252% in 2023, the Nvidia share price just leapt to new record highs. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Nvidia reports its third-quarter earnings results tonight.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How I'd aim to earn an average of $500 per month with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

There are some important qualities to keep in mind when investing in ASX shares for passive income.

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Energy Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 energy stocks could energise your returns into 2024

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 energy stocks could receive some heady tailwinds into 2024.

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Share Market News

ASX share price marching higher on revamped CHESS replacement

| Bernd Struben

The blockchain is out as the ASX announces the next phase of its CHESS replacement project.

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