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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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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking day on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is flying higher today.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 leaps to 2-month high on latest US inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 rocketed 1.9% overnight, its best performance in seven months.

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Materials Shares

If I'd put $4,000 into Sayona Mining shares 3 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares got a huge boost from mid-2021 into late 2022 amid a rapid spike in lithium prices.

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Dividend Investing

Does this ASX All Ords dividend stock really yield more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords dividend share has made two annual payments since listing on the ASX.

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Energy Shares

Woodside stock: Why I think it's the best ASX 200 energy share to own today

| Bernd Struben

From juicy dividends to promising growth projects, there’s a lot to like about Woodside stock.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 139% on 'another great intercept'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share reported on some very promising drill results today.

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Share Gainers

The Avita Medical share price just leapt 17%! What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Avita Medical shares are now up a whopping 110% in 2023.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price in the green amid 'major' fibre network expansion

| Bernd Struben

Telstra held its investor day presentation today.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX 200 share rallying despite detonating profits by 43% in FY 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 share is trouncing the benchmark index on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 2,243 shares of this ASX stock to generate $200 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX dividend stock down 17% this year, now could be an opportune time to buy shares for ongoing…

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Materials Shares

Why is this tiny ASX lithium stock launching 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are again sending this ASX lithium stock soaring today.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Elders share price leaping 15% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Elders share price soaring today.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare share sinks on $2 billion asset sale

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the healthcare share amid news of a major hospital sale.

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX shares a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest long-term success driver for most ASX shares comes down to the quality of the business, its people and…

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock has rocketed 1,111% in 2 weeks

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors have sent the lithium stock soaring on the back of some promising exploration results.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the boosted NAB dividend

| Bernd Struben

With full-year profits up almost 8%, the NAB board also increased the ASX 200 bank’s final dividend payout.

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Technology Shares

Can Telstra shares cash in on the Optus 'clown show'?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shares are gaining today for the third day running.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price dives despite 90% half-year earnings boost

| Bernd Struben

Xero’s shares are taking a tumble today despite the company swinging into the profit zone.

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Dividend Investing

How many Pilbara Minerals shares do I need for a $2,000 second income?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares delivered their first ever dividend payouts in 2023.

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Energy Shares

What's happening with the Woodside share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is progressing with three major energy projects in Australia, Senegal, and Mexico.

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price charging higher on inaugural revenue

| Bernd Struben

Piedmont Lithium became a revenue-generating lithium company in the quarter just past.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are down a painful 3% today, but that pain me be temporary.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Treasury Wine share price lifting off today?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares are enjoying a welcome boost today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price sliding on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ResMed shares are coming under selling pressure today.

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Resources Shares

Buying ASX 200 mining shares? Here's Goldman Sachs' latest iron ore forecast

| Bernd Struben

The big three ASX 200 mining shares have enjoyed a rebound in iron ore prices since November 2022. But can…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 whipsaws as RBA resumes interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is making some big moves following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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Healthcare Shares

'Really cheap': Why the retrace in the CSL share price has this fundie buying

| Bernd Struben

The CSL share price has faced headwinds over investor concerns about potential competition from weight loss drug Ozempic.

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Dividend Investing

With 9%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income stocks stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

A number of leading ASX 200 passive income stocks are trading well below their September and October levels.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why this stockholder is demanding directors stump up $2 million

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s board may be running a fine-toothed comb over the Corporations Act.

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Travel Shares

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Flight Centre shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares remain a favourite target of short sellers, but so far November has left them hurting.

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's cash holdings just hit a record $241 billion. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Despite all-time high cash holdings, Warren Buffett is unlikely to be pressured into overpaying for his next big investment.

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Share Market News

Will the RBA lift interest rates again tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its latest interest rate decision at 2:30pm AEDT tomorrow.

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Healthcare Shares

The Imugene share price just leapt 10%. Here's why the ASX biotech stock is rocketing

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Imugene shares are rising fast on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Whispir share price rockets 60% with ASX tech share in takeover crosshairs

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up ASX tech share Whispir as the company becomes the latest takeover target.

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price leaps 9% on maiden revenue payment

| Bernd Struben

The maiden revenue payment marks the tech company's transition to commercialisation.

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Energy Shares

Looking to get in on the uranium boom with one ASX share investment?

| Bernd Struben

The IEA forecasts that global nuclear power generation will have to double by 2050 to meet climate goals.

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Dividend Investing

7% and 6% dividend yields! 2 ASX value shares on my buy list

| Bernd Struben

A number of quality ASX value stocks have faced recent headwinds as cost of living pressures begin to bite.

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Gold

Is this ASX gold stock ripe for a takeover offer?

| Bernd Struben

Newmont’s takeover of Newcrest Mining is complete, but we may see more ASX gold stocks in the acquisition crosshairs.

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Resources Shares

Could this 'world's largest' opportunity boost BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are well-positioned to potentially benefit from this rapid, ongoing shift in global demand.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price plunges 3% on Federal Court blow

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling the future of Santos’ $5.7 billion Barossa Gas Project.

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