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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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Bank Shares

Should ASX 200 banks pay more for this implicit government backstop?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 banks are deemed ‘too big to fail’.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are defying today's sell-off. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is down 0.6% in afternoon trade, while the ASX Gold Index has gained 1.5%.

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Materials Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

2023 has seen ASX 200 lithium shares come back to earth as the price for the battery critical metal they…

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium share Winsome Resources drops despite high grade results. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share intersected further high grade lithium zones at its Adina project in Canada.

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BNPL shares

The Block share price just plummeted 6%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Block share price has enjoyed strong gains in 2023, despite today’s sell-off.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tumbles on US Fed interest rate hike. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The US Federal Reserve has boosted rates by another 0.25%, pressuring ASX 200 and US shares.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I'd need to invest in New Hope shares to generate a $250 monthly income

| Bernd Struben

New Hope shares trade on a dividend yield just north of 17%, fully franked.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $1,000 in this ASX 200 share two years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 share trades on a yield of 17%, assuming you’re happy to own it through to 17 April.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks on a rollercoaster lately?

| Bernd Struben

Today, it’s another down day for ASX 200 gold stocks after some sizzling gains posted on Monday.

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Share Market News

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

| Bernd Struben

If you’re investing in ASX 200 shares, then you’re probably as keen as I am to know what the US…

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Bank Shares

Online trading in these ASX 200 bank stocks is surging. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The big four ASX 200 bank stocks are all in the green on Wednesday morning.

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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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