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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

Buying BHP shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner won't be digging up lithium

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are unlikely to have any significant exposure to lithium in the years ahead.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares I think are going cheap right now

| Bernd Struben

The market is an imperfect place, which is something we can take advantage of when hunting for cheap ASX dividend…

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks could be in 'a very prime place'. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors are lining up to potentially give ASX 200 gold stocks another big boost through 2024.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges toward new record after Fed hikes US rates to 22-year high

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is charging higher again today, getting within striking distance of posting new all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to get hit by this 'downward pressure'?

| Bernd Struben

You’re unlikely to hear any ASX 200 investors who bought BHP shares 12 months ago complaining about their outsized returns.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marches higher amid job cuts and carbon credits

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is outperforming the benchmark index today.

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Earnings Results

Up 43% in a year, Allkem share price dips despite record annual lithium production at Olaroz

| Bernd Struben

The Allkem share price has been a very strong performer in 2023, up 43% since the opening bell on 3…

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Energy Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price is having a strong run today.

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Retail Shares

Are Treasury Wine shares a smart buy for ASX bargain hunters?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares have struggled since China imposed hefty tariffs on Australian wine exports in 2020.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging on a major deal with US lithium giant Albemarle

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock reported it has secured a $200 million construction contract with Albemarle.

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Retail Shares

'Opportunity to really capitalise': Why Wesfarmers shares are in the spotlight today

| Bernd Struben

With a market cap of $56 billion, two of Wesfarmers' well-known business segments are combining.

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Healthcare Shares

'Exciting growth opportunity'. Why this ASX 200 share is one to buy and hold onto

| Bernd Struben

Despite a recent downgrade for FY23, this ASX 200 share still expects to increase its net profits by up to…

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre share price shorters about to get burnt?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are again the most shorted on the ASX today. But are traders betting against the ASX 200…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ shares dip as watchdog postpones verdict on Suncorp deal

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank first reported its intent to acquire Suncorp's banking segment in July 2022.

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Dividend Investing

Can investors count on AGL shares for sustainable dividends?

| Bernd Struben

AGL shares are up 57% in six months. What does this mean for the dividend outlook?

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BNPL shares

Could this new payment system pose a risk for Block shares?

| Bernd Struben

There’s a new player in the instant payments market, and their pockets couldn’t be deeper.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares under $2 to buy for passive income

| Bernd Struben

Both these ASX retail shares pay fully franked dividends, meaning investors may be able to hold onto more of their…

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Dividend Investing

Bought $5,000 of South32 shares last July? Guess how much passive income you've banked

| Bernd Struben

South32 shares trade on a fully franked trailing yield of 8.5%. Though some investors will be earning more.

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Bank Shares

Has the market 'got it wrong' on the CBA share price?

| Bernd Struben

CBA has benefited from rising interest rates, enabling it to increase its net interest margin (NIM). But is the party…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX growth shares I think have huge passive income potential

| Bernd Struben

A lot of the ASX shares I run my slide rule over for passive income are of the blue-chip variety.…

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Earnings Results

Here's why this ASX 200 coal share is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 coal share is up 4% in late morning trade.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share is charging higher today amid $10 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share has acquired a Perth-based business with significant barriers to entry.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Bank of Queensland shares for the forecast 7% dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

When on the hunt for dividends from ASX shares like Bank of Queensland, we want to avoid investing in companies…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 retreats on Aussie jobs data. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

In the classic 'good economic news is bad news for stocks' mantra, ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button…

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price climbs amid major job cuts

| Bernd Struben

This week’s job cuts are part of Telstra’s strategy to deliver $500 million of net cost reductions.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price jumps 7% on Albemarle lithium news

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources' updated MARBL Joint Venture terms with lithium giant Albemarle will simplify the commercial arrangements.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price struggles as quarterly revenue falls

| Bernd Struben

Despite revenues taking a hit from volatile oil and gas prices, Santos reported some solid results for the quarter.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price lifts off on boosted earnings outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up Flight Centre shares following a lift in the company’s earning’s guidance.

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How to invest

3 ridiculously simple Warren Buffett tips you can use to build wealth with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett has helped deliver more than half a century of outperformance at Berkshire Hathaway with a surprisingly simple investment…

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price flying higher amid news super profits appear protected

| Bernd Struben

The airline's expected FY23 record profit before tax looks set to continue.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $3,000 in ASX dividend shares today to create a passive income

| Bernd Struben

Before investing a single dollar towards earning a passive income from ASX dividend shares, I’d take these critical steps.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price surges 8% on 'crucial step forward' in US

| Bernd Struben

Imugene is working on products intended to selectively kill tumour cells and activate the immune system against cancer cells.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price tumbling more than 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

The gold miner's share price is sliding today after the company reported some solid, but mixed, results.

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Energy Shares

Ampol share price charges 6% higher on sales boost

| Bernd Struben

Ampol reported its unaudited half-year results this morning.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons I think the bull run on ASX lithium shares is just getting started

| Bernd Struben

Lithium-ion batteries have come a long way over the past 10 years, with more improvements flagged on the horizon.

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International Stock News

Is the Tesla share price heading back over US$300?

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers have taken a bath betting against the Tesla share price in 2023. Can Elon Musk’s EV company keep…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'More vulnerable to market share loss to Aldi': Woolworths shares or Coles?

| Bernd Struben

Though not immune from the impacts of soaring inflation and interest rates, Woolworths and Coles have both handily outpaced the…

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Energy Shares

Are the 'stars aligning' for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have underperformed the benchmark index in 2023. But that could be about to change.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price smashing the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven ended the June quarter with an enviable net cash position of $2.7 billion.

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