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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

ASX investors: Have you read the little book that changed Warren Buffett's life forever?

| Bernd Struben

Just like most of us investing in ASX shares today, Warren Buffett learned from the great investors who came before…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that just boosted their dividends

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 shares lifted their interim dividend payouts on the back of strong half year profit growth.

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Bank Shares

Invested $6,000 in NAB shares in November? Here's how much passive income you've already banked

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered two fully franked dividends every year since 2011.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ANZ shares? Here's what's happening with the bank's $3.5 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ first announced its intention to acquire Suncorp’s banking segment on 18 July.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $5,000 worth of Rio Tinto shares last February? Guess how much passive income you've already grabbed?

| Bernd Struben

Following a surge in the iron ore price, Rio Tinto pleased passive income investors with a record final dividend, paid…

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA rate hike in June following the latest wages data?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is sensitive to rapid increases in interest rates, with higher rates boosting the appeal of cash deposits…

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Gold

Top broker forecasts 39% upside for this ASX 200 gold share

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold shares have been shining brightly as gold’s haven status has sent it back near all-time highs.

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Gold

Macquarie forecasts 9% upside for Northern Star share price. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The analysts at Macquarie believe the Northern Star share price is well-placed to outperform.

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 lithium shares: 'A great opportunity to buy into weakness'?

| Bernd Struben

A tumbling price for the battery-critical metal from November through April threw up some strong headwinds for ASX 200 lithium…

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Dividend Investing

Looking for regular passive income? Here are 3 ASX dividend shares that pay quarterly

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates and inflation nibbling away at our savings, ASX dividend shares paying quarterly distributions can deliver some welcome,…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Does the Newcrest Newmont deal shine a new light on copper?

| Bernd Struben

In acquiring Newcrest’s shares, the US gold giant will also take over significant copper assets.

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy the October dip in Macquarie shares? Here's the dividend yield you're now earning

| Bernd Struben

Like all stocks, Macquarie shares haven’t gone up in a straight line. There are always plenty of dips and peaks…

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Capital Raising

Own NextDC shares? Here's what's happening with the ASX 200 tech share's $618 million cap raise

| Bernd Struben

NextDC shares resumed trading today after management updated the market on the company’s $618 million capital raising.

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Dividend Investing

If I'd invested $8,000 in AMP shares in June here's how much passive income I'd be earning today

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are once again offering investors passive income following the company’s first dividend payment in almost three years.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

InvoCare shares rocket 11% today on sweetened $2.2 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

TPG lobbed its first takeover offer for all of InvoCare’s shares on 7 March. Today it sweetened the deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price lifts as $28.8 billion Newmont takeover greenlighted

| Bernd Struben

The Newmont’s acquisition of all Newcrest’s shares will combine two of the world’s leading gold producers.

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Bank Shares

Three reasons the CBA share price made news this week

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is in the green today, marking five consecutive days of gains for the ASX 200 bank…

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a shocking end to the week?

| Bernd Struben

After the last month’s falls, ASX 200 mining stocks are starting to look like ever better bargains.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just BHP shares in decline today. The S&P/ASX 200 Resource Index (ASX: XJR) is down 1.5%.

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How to invest

I'm following Warren Buffett and preparing for a stock market crash

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett has lived through at least 12 stock market crashes. And he’s come out of it with a net…

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Share Gainers

This obscure ASX All Ords stock has quietly turned a $5,000 investment into $45,000 in 5 years

| Bernd Struben

Over the past five years, the All Ordinaries has gained just over 20%. But this obscure ASX All Ords share…

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up $5,000 worth of Westpac shares on the June dip? Here's the passive income you're earning now

| Bernd Struben

Westpac’s interim dividend was up 15% year on year following a big half year profit boost.

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Dividend Investing

Want to score the boosted ANZ dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ trades on a trailing dividend yield of 6.4%, fully franked.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Guess what you're earning if you invested $5,000 in Wesfarmers shares last June

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers interim dividend was up 10% from the prior year, fuelled by a big leap in profits.

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Dividend Investing

Santos shares are down 10% in a year. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Bernd Struben

A big retrace in the oil price has been one of the factors pressuring Santos shares over the past year.

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Share Market News

'Do it immediately'. Why Fortescue boss Twiggy Forrest says the federal budget's green hydrogen plans can't wait

| Bernd Struben

Energy Minister Chris Bowen called green hydrogen a critical enabler for future manufacturing of green metals and other products the…

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Capital Raising

NextDC share price halted amid $618 million cap raise

| Bernd Struben

NextDC shares will resume trading on Monday after management announces the outcome of the $618 million capital raising.

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Communication Shares

Top broker says Telstra shares could benefit from 2023 federal budget

| Bernd Struben

The telco's shares slipped on the first day of trading after the federal budget. But the company could enjoy some…

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Share Fallers

Are Appen shares finally cheap enough to buy following today's nosedive?

| Bernd Struben

A strong four-month run for Appen shares came to an abrupt end today following the release of the AI company’s…

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Economy

Did the 2023 federal budget just lock in another RBA rate rise?

| Bernd Struben

Among the key budget measures is $14.6 billion in spending to assist households and small businesses with cost of living…

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Retail Shares

UBS tips 4 ASX 200 retail shares to benefit from the federal budget

| Bernd Struben

These retailers stand to benefit from billions of dollars in the 2023 federal budget earmarked to support low-income households.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts on 2023 budget's $2 billion hydrogen program

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is a front runner in Australia in the production of green hydrogen.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 300 shares that turned $5,000 into $59,000 or much more in 5 years

| Bernd Struben

While 10-bagger stocks on the ASX are elusive, they do exist. And they make some investors rich.

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International Stock News

If I'd invested $10,000 in Tesla shares 5 years ago, guess how much I'd have today

| Bernd Struben

Tesla shares, which trade at a P/E ratio of 50 times, are priced with future earnings in mind as the…

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining stock is booming 126% on a new lithium discovery

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock reported promising results from its maiden drill campaign at a WA prospect.

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BNPL shares

What's the outlook for the Zip share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

With no more rate hikes on the cards in May, Zip shareholders can at least breathe a sigh of relief…

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Resources Shares

5 reasons Rio Tinto shares could surge 21%

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto owns some of the largest and lowest cost mining operations in the world.

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Earnings Results

CBA share price slips today despite $2.6 billion cash profit

| Bernd Struben

CBA has now completed approximately $2 billion of the bank’s $3 billion share buyback.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? Here's the yield you're earning if you bought New Hope shares in June

| Bernd Struben

In welcome news for income investors, the past 12 months have seen the New Hope board declare record interim and…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this be another positive step for the Treasury Wine share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Treasury Wine share price took a steep fall in the wake of Chinese tariffs on Aussie wine exports but…

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