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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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Resources Shares

Up 113% since April, why this $4 billion ASX 200 mining stock is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 mining stock.

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Financial Shares

Goldman Sachs tips 19% upside for Suncorp shares…plus dividends!

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs expects Suncorp shares to outperform in 2026.

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Cryptocurrencies

How is Ethereum stacking up against the Bitcoin price so far in 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin versus Ethereum. Which crypto is leading the charge in 2026?

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Gold

Titan Minerals shares leaping 14% on Wednesday on 'spectacular' gold results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Titan Minerals shares today following 'phenomenal' gold exploration results.

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Gold

Up 211% in a year, guess which ASX 200 gold share just announced new high-grade results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold share is expanding its mining footprint in Western Australia.

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Gold

Up 45% since August, ASX All Ords gold stock jumps on key approval

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is grabbing investor interest following a key mining approval.

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Resources Shares

Up 55% since June, are Fortescue shares set for a big retrace?

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects Fortescue shares to tumble 18%.

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Energy Shares

Down 67% since June, why Goldman Sachs thinks Boss Energy shares are still overvalued

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs’ sell rating on Boss Energy shares will be welcomed by the cadre of short sellers betting against the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Woolworths shares? Here's how the supermarket is tapping into the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares are going high-tech with an AI enabled shopping chatbot.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Resources Shares

Up 240% since June, guess which ASX All Ords lithium share is jumping higher again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

This surging ASX All Ords lithium share is catching investor interest again today. But why?

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Gold

Up 450% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock leaping higher again today on exploration results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords gold share again on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips another 114% upside for this surging ASX All Ords gold share

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts another year of outsized gains from this surging ASX gold stock.

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Dividend Investing

Why I expect a 2026 dividend boost from ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star and Evolution Mining shares

| Bernd Struben

I expect ASX 200 gold stocks, including Northern Star and Evolution Mining, will reward passive income investors with even higher…

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why ASX 200 copper stocks like Sandfire and BHP shares could be in the sweet spot in 2026

| Bernd Struben

I think BHP, Sandfire, and Capstone Copper could deliver some outsized returns in 2026. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Light & Wonder shares leap 25% on $190 million legal breakthrough with Aristocrat Leisure

| Bernd Struben

Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder are grabbing plenty of investor interest today. Let’s see why.

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Gold

Up 97% in a year, guess which ASX 300 gold stock is leaping higher again on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 gold stock on Monday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Santos, Beach Energy, or Woodside shares. Which ASX energy share paid the most passive income in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Just how much passive income did ASX energy shares like Woodside pay out in 2025?

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Dividend Investing

Fortescue, Rio Tinto or BHP shares? Guess which ASX mining stock paid the most passive income in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Just how much passive income did the big ASX mining stocks like BHP pay out in 2025?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher in the first full trading week of 2026

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these three ASX 200 stocks in 2026. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Which of the big 4 ASX 200 bank stocks paid the most passive income in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Just how much passive income did the ASX 200 banks like CBA pay in 2025?

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Gold

Buying Northern Star shares? Here's the latest on the gold miner's production woes

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star provided a detailed response to the ASX regarding its FY 2026 gold sales downgrade.

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Gold

Up 177% in a year, why is this ASX 300 gold stock leaping higher again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this high-flying ASX gold stock again today. But why?

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Travel Shares

How Qantas shares could catch a welcome uplift in 2026

| Bernd Struben

I think now could be an opportune time to buy Qantas shares. Here’s why.

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Energy Shares

Up 147% since April, why this ASX 200 uranium share is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager expects this surging ASX 200 uranium share to deliver more outsized gains in 2026.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock is tipped for a 'major re-rate' in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects a strong year ahead for this cashed up ASX 200 gold stock.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Healthcare Shares

$5 billion ASX 200 healthcare stock tumbling on CEO exit

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 healthcare giant on Thursday. Let’s see why.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing today on AUKUS partnership development news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords stock today. Let’s see why.

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Retail Shares

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy now amid a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, it may be time to shake up that ASX share portfolio.

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Share Market News

Why CBA is forecasting a stronger Aussie dollar in 2026, and what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, which ASX shares might benefit and which might struggle in 2026?

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX energy shares like Woodside and Santos? Here's why Venezuela matters

| Bernd Struben

Woodside, Santos and other top ASX 200 energy shares could face headwinds blowing out of Venezuela.

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Technology Shares

Up 161% in 3 weeks, why is this surging ASX tech stock tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

Despite today’s fall, an $8,000 investment in this ASX tech stock on 18 December is still worth $20,859!

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Technology Shares

Up 38% in a year, Life360 shares sliding today on $120 million US acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Life360 is actively expanding its advertising reach in the United States.

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Financial Shares

Why are IAG shares slipping today?

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares are trailing the benchmark on Tuesday. Here’s what’s happening.

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Gold

Should you buy the early 2026 big dip in Northern Star shares?

| Bernd Struben

After dropping 9% on Friday, are Northern Star shares now on sale?

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Share Gainers

Buying ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy? Here's why they're starting 2026 with a bang!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX uranium stocks in these early days of 2026. But why?

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Share Market News

Experts forecast rising interest rates in 2026. Here's what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares? Here’s why CBA and NAB are forecasting RBA interest rate hikes in 2026.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares outperforming today amid US intervention in oil rich Venezuela

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are grabbing ASX investor attention following the US military intervention in Venezuela.

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