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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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How to invest

Warren Buffett has concentrated his portfolio in just a few shares. Should you follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

More than 75% of the investments held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are in just five companies.

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 iron ore shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giants are enjoying some tailwinds from an overnight lift in the iron ore price. But…

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Energy Shares

Here's the latest oil price forecast and what it might mean for your ASX energy shares

| Bernd Struben

The Brent crude oil price has gained 5% so far in June.

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Resources Shares

What Goldman's new iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is in the green amid an overnight gain in the iron ore price. But is the…

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 40? I'd buy ASX shares to build wealth AND earn passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX shares provide franking credits on their dividends. Meaning you may well be able to hold onto more of…

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Resources Shares

Better ASX 200 iron ore share to buy in June: Fortescue or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares and Fortescue shares have both come down from their highs amid the slide in commodity prices.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges on yet another RBA interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

In the RBA’s ongoing inflation fight, governor Philip Lowe noted “the path to achieving a soft landing remains a narrow…

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Share Market News

ASX share price dives 12% today on lowered dividend guidance

| Bernd Struben

The ASX share price is under heavy selling pressure on the back of the company’s investor day presentation.

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Technology Shares

Is there still upside in the Appen share price after catching the AI boom?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the past two days of selling, the Appen share price remains up more than 52% since the stock began…

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Materials Shares

The Sayona Mining share price tumbled 10% in May. Here's what pressured the ASX 200 lithium stock

| Bernd Struben

By the time the smoke cleared from the final week of trading, the Sayona Mining share price was down 10%…

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How to invest

Warren Buffett is investing billions in AI stocks. Should you follow his lead?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett is famous for his penchant to invest in simple businesses. But that hasn’t stopped him from dropping US$166…

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Energy Shares

'Whatever is necessary': Why the Woodside share price is climbing today

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong run on Friday, Woodside shares are enjoying another leg up today.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares marching higher on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are rallying today, outpacing the sizeable gains posted by the ASX 200.

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Travel Shares

Uh-oh! Are the super profits of Qantas shares at risk?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have gained 5% since 23 May, when the ASX 200 airline forecast record profits and years of favourable…

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price lagged the ASX 200 in May. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto earns most of its revenue from iron ore, with aluminium and copper also significant earnings contributors.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $100 a month in ASX shares to target a $12,208 yearly passive income

| Bernd Struben

With the franking credits offered by many top ASX dividend paying stocks, retirees will find they may be able to…

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Materials Shares

Just how risky is buying Core Lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

There are widely varying forecasts from a range of industry experts on what to expect from the lithium price over…

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price flew past the ASX 200 in May

| Bernd Struben

It was a big month for Qantas shareholders, including the announcement of a new incoming CEO and the ASX 200…

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up $6,000 of this ASX 200 dividend share in August? You've already earned $512 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

With full year profits soaring 42%, the ASX 200 stock rewarded passive income investors with two record dividend payouts.

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX lithium share Neometals soaring 20% today?

| Bernd Struben

The European Union is crafting strict new battery recycling regulations.

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Share Gainers

This ASX battery share just rocketed 49%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The US state of California is a leading supporter of non-lithium battery technologies.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges on US debt ceiling outcome

| Bernd Struben

International markets and the ASX 200 have been pressured by the looming US debt ceiling crisis.

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Share Market News

With inflation running hot, should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA rate hike in June?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tumbled on Wednesday’s hot-running inflation print as investors re-evaluated the odds of a June rate hike from…

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares gained on the first day of May, despite more banking turmoil rocking US financial markets.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara Minerals share price gained 4% in May. Here's what boosted the ASX 200 lithium share

| Bernd Struben

We saw a radically different performance from Pilbara Minerals shares in the first three trading weeks of the month compared…

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Dividend Investing

Turning a $20,000 ASX share portfolio into a second income of $1,000 a month!

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX offering a wide range of quality dividend shares, Aussie investors don’t have to investigate international stocks to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as Australian inflation surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest Aussie inflation data late this morning, sending the ASX 200 deeper into…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price tumbling 5% today?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are taking a beating in a testing day for ASX coal stocks.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares tipped to enjoy tailwinds 'through to the end of the decade'

| Bernd Struben

Having emerged from the punishing pandemic period, Qantas has a bullish outlook through to the end of the decade.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons to buy Fortescue shares now (and 2 reasons to wait)

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have come under pressure amid a sliding iron ore price. But there are still good reasons to buy…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares booming since Nvidia's results update

| Bernd Struben

ASX tech shares with a footprint in the AI space have enjoyed a big boost from the stellar performance of…

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Dividend Investing

Spent $9,000 on this ASX 200 retail stock last January? You've already banked $1,021 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 retail stock pleased passive income investors in March with an all-time high, fully franked interim dividend.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's where the ASX 200 miner is looking for 'real expansion'

| Bernd Struben

With iron ore still dominating BHP's earnings, coal was the third-largest revenue earner for the company in 2022.

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Dividend Investing

Better ASX 200 dividend buy: Origin Energy or AGL shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 dividend shares deliver billions of dollars in passive income to investors every year.

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Technology Shares

Down 60% in a year, can Brainchip shares make a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

Brainchip shares have been battered as the AI company struggles to turn its valuable research into a reliable revenue stream.

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Dividend Investing

Why now could be a great time to buy these 2 ASX 200 shares for passive income

| Bernd Struben

Last year’s leading ASX dividend payers are unlikely to be the top picks for passive income in 2023.

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Travel Shares

How the slide in this 'critical asset' could knock down the Qantas share price

| Bernd Struben

Qantas expects to rake in record profits in FY23, but if the ASX 200 airline wants to repeat that in…

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Share Market News

Could a US debt ceiling resolution actually cause a stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news that the US debt ceiling may be lifted, avoiding a catastrophic default. But could…

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium share Leo Lithium is leaping 14% higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Leo Lithium shares are storming higher on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Here's what's lifting the BHP share price today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Monday as the miner enjoys some tailwinds on several fronts.

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