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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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Travel Shares

Qantas stock: Is it a good ASX 200 investment for 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares gained 20% in 2022, though dividend payouts have remained suspended since the onset of the pandemic.

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Energy Shares

Is the party over for these ASX 200 energy shares in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Brent crude oil prices are down 38% since peaking at US$122 per barrel in early March last year.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed in 2023

| Bernd Struben

After more than a decade of easy money policies, 2022 saw global central banks – led by the United States…

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52-Week Highs

These two ASX shares are celebrating 2023 by hitting new 52-week highs

| Bernd Struben

Since the opening bell on 3 January, the All Ords is up a healthy 1.7%.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this ASX 200 casino operator be in for another year of pain in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The company could see its profits eroded as it closes the door on problem gamblers and questionable high rollers flush…

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Gold

Can you guess which ASX gold share is surging 15% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has been marching higher since the early November lows.

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Energy Shares

Is China about to reignite ASX 200 coal shares?

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX coal miners all managed to at least double their share prices in 2022.

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Materials Shares

What caused such wild swings in the Core Lithium share price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price ranged from lows of 60 cents in January to highs of $1.88 in November.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price nosedived 18% in 2022. Is it preparing for take-off in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

While its bottom line improved in FY22, Flight Centre continues to operate at a significant loss.

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Energy Shares

What could gas caps mean for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

The government has capped domestic coal and gas prices to help keep the lid on soaring electricity prices.

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price dips on amended Tesla agreement

| Bernd Struben

Piedmont said the new agreement will help bolster the US lithium supply chain.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price crashed 65% in 2022. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin was hit by multiple headwinds in a tumultuous year.

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.
Share Market News

Warren Buffett: the 3 vital investing rules the world's best investor follows

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett notched up his first billion dollars back in the 1980s.

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares top my 2023 investment radar

| Bernd Struben

The big gold stocks put in a mixed performance in 2022.

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Communication Shares

Seven West Media share price lifts off on new cricket announcement

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX listed media company are up 3.8% in morning trade.

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Healthcare Shares

Mach7 signs $17 million contract – share price jumps 20% at open

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX listed medical imaging systems provider leapt more than 20% on open.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 ASX 200 shares in the spotlight for 2023 as consumer sentiment 'bounces'

| Bernd Struben

With wages growth lagging the increasing costs associated with high inflation and spiking interest rates, consumer sentiment has been in…

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Share Market News

Forget the Santa Rally: Why January could be big for ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Whatever the timing of the next big stock market rally turns out to be, investors still sitting on the sidelines…

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares sinking like stones on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals, Core Lithium and Allkem are all down sharply in mid-day trading.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares slump amid Fed 5% fears

| Bernd Struben

The latest rate hike from the US Fed that’s impacting ASX 200 shares today comes on the heels of four…

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Share Market News

Why Thursday could be huge for ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is well into the green on lower-than-expected US inflation data today. What might tomorrow bring?

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Economy

Inflation nation: Why is the ASX 200 marching higher today?

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX 200 investors keep a close eye on these figures coming out of the United States.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price having another day to forget?

| Bernd Struben

Despite some potentially worrying signals out of China, iron ore prices remain up 34% since 1 November.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price wallowing on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The dip in the Rio Tinto share price comes despite the iron ore price holding steady overnight, trading at just…

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price resilient as class action law suit hits

| Bernd Struben

The Medibank share price has managed a positive move this morning despite news on legal action regarding the October data…

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Share Market News

Holding off buying ASX shares? Here's why you could wind up with major FOMO

| Bernd Struben

All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) shares have struggled this year. But 2023 may usher in better times for ASX investors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price lifts despite price cap casting shadow over $18 billion takeover

| Bernd Struben

Origin shares are rebounding today amid an overnight uptick in crude oil prices.

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Financial Shares

Tyro share price rebounds 14% as rumours swirl over next moves

| Bernd Struben

Takeover talks with Potentia and Westpac collapsed yesterday. Today, investors are wondering what comes next.

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Share Market News

Why the horror 2022 for US stock markets could see the ASX 200 charge higher in 2023

| Bernd Struben

After significantly outperforming the ASX 200 in 2021, 2022 has seen the S&P 500 tumble by 17%.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price marching higher on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The past six months have seen a strong rebound in the ANZ share price after a difficult first half of…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin Energy share price dumping 8% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The utilities sector is broadly facing some headwinds on Monday.

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Share Market News

Why 'depressed investor sentiment' could be good news for the ASX 200 in 2023

| Bernd Struben

When the majority of investors are increasing their cash holdings and decreasing their shareholdings, markets could be poised for a…

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Share Market News

Telstra share price outperforming despite data breach impacting 132,000 customers

| Bernd Struben

The Telstra data breach was not the result of cybercriminals but rather, according to the telco, due to a “misalignment…

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Energy Shares

Why is the AGL share price tumbling on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Energy prices have skyrocketed across the world in 2022, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prices are forecast to remain…

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Dividend Investing

3 'strong' ASX 200 dividend shares for 2023 revealed: expert

| Bernd Struben

High inflation and rising interest rates look to persist in 2023, shining the spotlight on strong, reliable ASX dividend payers.

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Share Market News

Telstra share price on watch following latest telco data breach

| Bernd Struben

Telstra is working to remove the published details of its unlisted customers.

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Gold

What's driving ASX 200 gold shares to outperform this week?

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 200 has gone backwards this week, the big gold producers are all finishing the week in the…

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Share Market News

Seeing stars: ASX 200 casino operator hit with another blow

| Bernd Struben

Star Entertainment requested a trading halt pending a legal announcement from Queensland’s Attorney-General.

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Resources Shares

Forecast for ASX 200 iron ore shares in 2023: bull vs bear

| Bernd Struben

We look at what the experts are predicting for iron ore prices next year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price slides as Hancock takeover offer trumps Beach

| Bernd Struben

No less than three major energy companies have sought to gain controlling ownership of Warrego’s gas assets.

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