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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

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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Technology Shares

Droneshield share price rockets 32% on record new US government contract

| Bernd Struben

The Droneshield share price is flying high on news the ASX drone defence company inked another record contract.

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Dividend Investing

Do high-yielding ASX dividend shares really offer the best passive income in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX shares making regular dividend payments. But the highest yielding stocks in FY 2023…

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 energy shares in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors will influence how ASX 200 energy shares fare in FY 2024, but coal, oil and gas…

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Share Market News

5 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers have just given their tick of approval to these five ASX All Ords shares.

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Materials Shares

Up 735% in a year, here's why this ASX lithium share is charging higher again today

| Bernd Struben

This ASX lithium share has had a dream year, and it’s still going strong.

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Materials Shares

Up 210% in a year, is it too late to buy booming Liontown shares?

| Bernd Struben

Having more than tripled in value in 12 months, can Liontown shares continue to deliver in the year ahead?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price leaping higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price looks to be getting support on several fronts on Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

Xero share price smashes new 52-week high. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Xero share price has been a stellar performer in 2023, gaining 74% since the opening bell on 3 January.

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Travel Shares

Qantas takeover target Alliance Aviation shares surge 14% on profit news

| Bernd Struben

Qantas takeover target Alliance Aviation shares are flying high after the airline updated the market on its profit expectations.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Everest Metals share price crashing 31% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The Everest Metals share price has been sizzling hot in recent months. But not today.

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Travel Shares

Could cost-of-living concerns quash Qantas shares?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is forecasting record profits for the 2023 financial year. But could cost of living pressures put an end to…

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Energy Shares

Investing in ASX 200 energy shares? Here's what to expect from the oil price into 2024

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 energy shares see oil and gas prices rise or fall into 2024?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a stellar run today?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price is trouncing the gains posted by the ASX 200 today.

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Resources Shares

Own South32 shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner is in hot water this week

| Bernd Struben

The mining industry is water intensive, and South32’s NSW coal mine operations are no exception.

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ETFs

'A new tech bull market has begun': Time to buy the ASX Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF?

| Bernd Struben

The Nasdaq 100 has soared 39% in 2023 and the AI frenzy could see that performance continue.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares surging over 10% on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these two ASX All Ords shares soaring today.

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Dividend Investing

$6,000 a year in passive income from ASX shares? Here's how I'd get started

| Bernd Struben

If I’m after reliable passive income, the highest yielding ASX shares may not always be the best options.

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Retail Shares

KMD share price plummets 12% despite $1 billion record sales

| Bernd Struben

The outdoor clothing company is having a tough start to the day despite announcing it expects to deliver a record…

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Gold

3 key factors that will determine the gold price into 2024

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has surged 6% so far in 2023. Can that momentum continue into 2024?

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Dividend Investing

3 steps to earning $100s in monthly passive income with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

These are three steps that every investor should take to bank hundreds of dollars a month in passive income from…

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How to invest

Warren Buffett just made a $5 billion gas investment. Time to buy these ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett doesn’t appear to believe that the end of global gas demand is anywhere close to nigh.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying A2 Milk shares right now

| Bernd Struben

While there are reasons to hold off buying A2 Milk shares right now, some long-term investors might want to take…

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid 'transition fuel' demands

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Woodside share price that’s having a good day. The ASX 200 Energy Index is marching higher…

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Dividend Investing

Looking to earn $200 a month in passive income from ASX shares? Here's how I'd go about it

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares can offer a unique pathway towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Gold

Can buying ASX 200 gold shares help fortify my portfolio in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index has soared 37% over the past full year, with some ASX 200 gold shares…

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX 200 lithium stock is considered the cream of the crop

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock is up 55% in a year, and these top brokers believe there’s more outperformance to…

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Gold

How this ASX 200 gold stock is defying Friday's market sell-off to march higher

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index is down 2.5% today, but this ASX 200 gold stock is marching higher.

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How to invest

This favourite Warren Buffett indicator is predicting stock market trouble. Should we listen?

| Bernd Struben

The ‘Buffett Indicator’ has peaked before the last three major global stock market crashes.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is up. So why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices edged higher to US$110 per tonne overnight, but the BHP share price is heading the other way…

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