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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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Dividend Investing

Want to land the outsized New Hope dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

On the back of surging coal prices, New Hope reported some eye popping half-year results and declared a record interim…

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares could see the yellow metal hit new record highs: expert

| Bernd Struben

Any rise in the gold price is, as you’d expect, good news for ASX 200 gold shares.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares shrug off global banking turmoil to leap higher

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 bank shares are enjoying a strong rebound on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors beware, Credit Suisse bailout is an anomaly

| Bernd Struben

The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse has investors wondering if the law of the jungle now applies to their portfolios,…

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 9% on 'very high grade' results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is now up more than 26% so far in 2023.

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Energy Shares

New Hope share price rockets 6% as half-year profits double

| Bernd Struben

New Hope said it has the ability to almost double current production levels over the next three years.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price slide today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Woodside share price that was under pressure today, with the ASX 200 Energy Index falling 3%.

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Energy Shares

What Goldman Sachs new oil price forecast could mean for ASX 200 oil shares in 2023

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 oil shares are broadly trailing the benchmark index today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

UBS to acquire Credit Suisse. Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Credit Suisse, formerly Switzerland’s second largest bank, suffered serious liquidity issues last week.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets 28% in a week amid 'perfect use case'

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Bitcoin price that’s shooting the lights out this past week. Ethereum is also up 12% since…

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are starting the week with a bang. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ordinaries Gold Index is up a whopping 8% in early trade on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk share price slides amid $139 million buyback completion

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk first announced its intention for an on-market share buyback of up to NZ$150 million on 29 August.

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ETFs

Want to invest in cybersecurity but don't know how? Try this ASX ETF

| Bernd Struben

This ASX ETF could be of particular interest to investors looking to invest in the global cybersecurity industry, but unsure…

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares reverse the charge higher to tumble today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold shares have reversed their march higher and are mired deep in the red today.

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Energy Shares

With oil below $75 per barrel, what's next for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

In June last year, Brent crude oil topped US$123 per barrel. Today it’s trading for less than $75, putting the…

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price edges lower amid $31 million joint venture news

| Bernd Struben

The Medibank joint venture with Aurora Healthcare aims to integrate inpatient and out-of-hospital care.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett rakes in $9 billion in annual dividend income. Should I buy ASX dividend shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

The world's most revered investor isn’t shy about revealing the secrets to his investing success.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price is on a rollercoaster today. Is Credit Suisse to blame?

| Bernd Struben

The Credit Suisse share price crashed 24% overnight, sparking fears of a broader global banking crisis.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 oil stocks are tanking. Is now the time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 oil stocks are being hit with two related but separate concerns.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares are deep in the red on Thursday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 bank shares aren’t escaping the wider sell-off hitting the market today.

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Dividend Investing

What's happening with the IGO share price on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors could have expected the IGO share price to edge lower today. But not by 4%.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure on two fronts today.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed next week

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares and global stocks are rallying as investors increasingly bet that the US Federal Reserve will ease off…

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to dig into the record IGO dividend? You'd better be quick

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock jumped onto income investors’ radars after its board declared a record interim dividend payout.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 8,333 shares in this ASX growth stock for $1,500 in annual dividends

| Bernd Struben

The ASX growth stock has a lengthy track record of paying two fully franked dividends per year.

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ESG

Fortescue share price marching higher as green hydrogen plans heat up

| Bernd Struben

South Australia is forging ahead with its plans to splash $593 million on a green hydrogen plant.

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Energy Shares

What's the forecast for the oil price in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Is the oil price set for a rebound after hitting three-month lows?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price racing higher on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January last year, is dual-listed in Australia and the United States.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy below $22?

| Bernd Struben

Westpac’s net interest margins could benefit from any further rate hikes by the RBA.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share turned one sceptic into a bona fide believer

| Bernd Struben

Green lithium extraction has changed the position of this lithium boom critic.

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Gold

Why has the Newcrest share price leapt 7% in under a week?

| Bernd Struben

The Newcrest share price looks to be benefiting from tailwinds blowing in on three fronts.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares punished again on US bank fallout

| Bernd Struben

Investors in ASX 200 bank shares are jittery in the wake of SVB’s financial implosion last week.

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ESG

'Not sure if that's the way we should go': Why BHP shares are making news today

| Bernd Struben

BHP is trialling renewable diesel made from Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at its Western Australian Yandi iron ore mine.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX ETF pays dividends every month?

| Bernd Struben

ASX ETFs have gained in popularity among income investors seeking a simpler way to access dividends without having to research…

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Cannabis Shares

Buying ASX cannabis stocks? Here's what the Victorian government is considering right now

| Bernd Struben

Victoria became the first state to legalise medicinal cannabis in 2016. Now the government is playing catch-up with other laws.

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price being stifled by 'reckless' growth?

| Bernd Struben

Santos has a number of new, multi-billion-dollar oil and gas projects in the pipeline.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX biotech stock just rocketed 29% on big FDA news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare share is attracting investor interest following FDA approval for its targeted cancer therapy compound.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the CSL share price on the slide today?

| Bernd Struben

CSL reported its half-year results on 14 February and lifted its interim dividend payout.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares for a supercharged second income

| Bernd Struben

As Aussie investors, we have a large selection of ASX 200 dividend shares to potentially deliver a much desired second…

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the ASX 200 bank is facing Federal Court action

| Bernd Struben

If the court decides against NAB in this case, the other big banks could be next in the firing line.

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