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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

'Wave of innovation': Why ASX 200 healthcare shares are poised for new growth

| Bernd Struben

After struggling in 2023, Janus Henderson Investors says the healthcare sector’s long-term outlook appears stronger than ever.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons investors need to be more selective when buying ASX 200 lithium shares in 2024

| Bernd Struben

2021 and 2022 saw most ASX 200 lithium stocks charge higher. Here’s why investors will need to be more selective…

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Gold

Newcrest share price lifts as Newmont takeover approaches final approval

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold miner Newcrest Mining reported its quarterly results today as the Newmont takeover reaches its final stages.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's the ASX 200 bank's latest leadership shakeup

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has announced its new chairman elect.

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Energy Shares

Why owners of Woodside shares will be having a great day

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are delivering on several fronts today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price having such a cracker day?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are now up more than 19% since 11 September.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 6% on 'proven advances' in lithium technology

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources aims to be a major clean lithium developer.

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Dividend Investing

Which are the best ASX 200 energy stocks to buy now for dividends

| Bernd Struben

Despite a retrace in coal, oil and gas prices from 2022's highs, ASX 200 energy stocks continue to pay market-beating…

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Technology Shares

'Uniquely attractive on the ASX': 3 reasons to buy Xero shares right now

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech share gets the tick of approval from this leading investment manager.

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles amid mixed CPI data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hedging their bets on the heels of the latest CPI data.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are managing to hold onto early gains despite some stiff broader market headwinds.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX 200 dividend shares I'd target now for a $200 weekly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 stocks pay fully franked dividends, offering passive income investors some potential tax benefits.

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Travel Shares

'Rates the best': Top broker says Flight Centre share price still has 40% upside

| Bernd Struben

Up 30% in 2023, Flight Centre shares could be set to deliver more outsized gains in the year ahead.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price beating the market today?

| Bernd Struben

The biotech company has been working to cut costs as it continues to progress with its stem cell therapy, remestemcel-L.

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International Stock News

Could Tesla shares really be worth US$1,400 in 4 years?

| Bernd Struben

With exciting new technologies set to be rolled onto our streets, some leading fund managers are expecting big things from…

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Bank Shares

What's happening with ANZ takeover target Suncorp today?

| Bernd Struben

Suncorp remains committed to pursuing the sale of its banking arm to ANZ.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rockets 15% on successful battery grade lithium production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium stock is attracting plenty of investor interest today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Treasury Wine shares? Here's what's happening with China's punishing wine tariffs

| Bernd Struben

China imposed hefty tariffs on Australian wine exports in 2021 that remain in place today.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's what's got WAM 'particularly cautious'

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers shares could be facing some unwanted headwinds in the year ahead.

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue share price could stay strong despite China's property woes

| Bernd Struben

Some 70% of Chinese iron ore imports come from Australia.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price is down. Here's how the new CEO plans to rebuild trust

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have hit turbulence recently, but CEO Vanessa Hudson vows to earn back customers' trust.

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Share Market News

Over the doom and gloom? Here's why this distinguished economist is forecasting share price gains by the end of 2023

| Bernd Struben

This prominent economist isn’t buying into the negative news cycle, instead forecasting share price gains by the end of 2023.

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How to invest

With inflation at 4.9%, I'm using the Warren Buffett method to buy ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running hot, how might Warren Buffett invest in ASX shares?

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BNPL shares

The Block share price is down 15% this week. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been hitting the sell button on this leading ASX 200 BNPL share.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price slides amid concerns of a Juukan Gorge repeat

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders are hoping Rio Tinto learned its lesson from the Juukan Gorge blasts.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 finishing the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

Skittish investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply lower on Friday.

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Financial Shares

BOM officially declares El Nino is on. Here's why that could boost the IAG share price

| Bernd Struben

IAG reported $10.2 billion in total insurance claims for the 2023 financial year.

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Travel Shares

Pain may continue for Qantas share price. Here's the latest

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have come under pressure on several fronts since the ASX 200 airline posted record full year profits.

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Energy Shares

If I'd invested $5,000 in Whitehaven shares 3 years ago, guess how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 coal stock has seen its share price soar and paid out some hefty dividends in recent years.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Fortescue share price amid this US battery factory news?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is actively targeting some of the US$369 billion in clean energy initiative subsidies provided by the US Inflation Reduction…

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Share Market News

The Federal Reserve just kept interest rates on hold. So why is the ASX 200 slumping?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the Fed holding interest rates steady, US and Aussie investors are feeling jittery.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 big miners struggle amid Chinese steel demand warnings

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie miners may have to face the inevitable slowing of Chinese demand for iron ore.

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Share Fallers

Brainchip share price plunges 14% to fresh 3-year lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are once again hitting the sell button on Brainchip shares.

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue set to be pipped at the post on green hydrogen?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue isn’t the only ASX 200 company pressing forward with green hydrogen production.

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Gold

2 ASX gold shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX gold stocks are bucking the wider market sell-off today to leap higher.

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Share Fallers

Core Lithium share price dives to yet another 2-year low

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares kicked off the week with short interest of 8%.

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International Stock News

If I'd bought US$2,000 worth of Tesla shares 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

One of the biggest drivers of success for Elon Musk’s Tesla is that it's far more than just an electric…

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark as US$100 oil price beckons

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX energy stocks are making hay amid soaring crude oil prices.

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Financial Shares

Here's why El Nino could be excellent for IAG shares

| Bernd Struben

IAG delivered some strong FY 2023 results despite soaring weather-related claims in Australia and New Zealand.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP dividend about to get walloped?

| Bernd Struben

BHP paid out a total of $2.61 per share in fully-franked dividends in FY 2023.

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