Bernd Struben, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares could face headwinds despite $5.7 billion Barossa win

January 17, 2024 | Bernd Struben

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for Santos shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock just leapt 18% on 'significant' project upside potential

January 16, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The ASX uranium stock is getting a big boost on two fronts today.

Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares being hit so hard on Tuesday?

January 16, 2024 | Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are trailing the tumbling benchmark today.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares in 2024? Here's why this $106 billion proposed US tax break matters

January 16, 2024 | Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares came within a whisker of setting new all-time highs on 2 January.

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Resources Shares

'Deteriorating demand': Should you be worried about your BHP shares in 2024?

January 16, 2024 | Bernd Struben

BHP shares have come under selling pressure in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need to invest in Wesfarmers shares for $5,000 a year in passive income?

January 11, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers is popular among passive income investors for its lengthy track record of delivering two annual dividend payments.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors underwhelmed by latest dip in Aussie inflation data

January 10, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The latest CPI data just released by the ABS is leaving ASX 200 investors in doubt on the RBA’s next…

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Materials Shares

Up 25% in 2023, here's what went right and what went wrong for the Liontown share price

January 10, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Liontown shares drew the interest of several multi-billion-dollar companies in 2023.

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Bank Shares

Here's how these top 3 performing ASX 200 bank shares stacked up in 2023

January 9, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Mortgage competition amongst the ASX 200 bank shares continued to pressure net interest margins in 2023.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price is trailing the ASX 200 as oil price tumbles again

January 9, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Both Woodside and Santos shares are catching headwinds today from an overnight slide in the oil price.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets to 21-month highs. Here's why

January 9, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is now up more than 174% in 12 months.

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Share Gainers

These 4 small ASX shares are already up more than 19% in 2024!

January 9, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The All Ords remains in the red for 2024, but these four ASX shares have been rocketing higher.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when these experts expect the Fed to start cutting interest rates

January 8, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 closed down 1.3% in the first week of 2024 amid fears the US Fed may delay rate…

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Healthcare Shares

Up, down and up again. Here's what happened with the CSL share price in 2023

January 8, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The CSL share price underperformed the ASX 200 in 2023 but had a very strong end to the year.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 stocks leapt into The Motley Fool's headlines this week

January 5, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The first trading week of 2024 saw these three ASX 200 stocks making feature news.

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Share Gainers

ASX All Ords energy share leaps 10% on gas project update

January 5, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords share following a promising update on its gas plant.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price go backwards in 2023?

January 5, 2024 | Bernd Struben

There was plenty of action with Woodside shares in the year just past.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share is leaping higher today on Nasdaq listing proposal

January 5, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The healthcare company is moving forward with plans to list on the US Nasdaq.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income seekers: Make $1,540 in 2024 buying just 3 ASX 200 shares

January 5, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Buying ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income requires much the same research and philosophy as investing for capital gains.

Gold

Is investing in ASX 200 gold stocks a good way to deal with inflation?

January 4, 2024 | Bernd Struben

ASX gold producers enjoyed all-time high gold prices in December.

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Bank Shares

Why are the big four ASX 200 bank shares under pressure today?

January 4, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 banks stocks are all trailing the benchmark today.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's ANZ's outlook for the soaring iron ore price

January 4, 2024 | Bernd Struben

If iron ore continues to trade near current levels over the coming months, BHP’s interim could surprise to the upside.

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Share Market News

So close to a new record high, why is the ASX 200 slipping again today?

January 4, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The retrace in the ASX 200 could offer some opportune long-term entry points.

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Dividend Investing

How to make income every month with $10,000 and these 2 ASX dividend stocks

January 4, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Only a handful of ASX dividend shares make monthly payouts.

Communication Shares

Why did the Telstra share price lag the ASX 200 in 2023?

January 3, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Most of Telstra’s share price pain came in the second half of the year.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price slips from all-time highs amid iron ore derailment

January 3, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Fortescue’s rail operations into the Port Hedland iron ore export hub have taken a hit.

Energy Shares

The oil price is down 6% since Christmas. So what's happening with ASX 200 energy shares?

January 3, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Should we be celebrating the tumbling oil price? That depends on who you ask.

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Dividend Investing

Saving $200 each month? Here's how I'd aim for a $31,012 annual passive income with ASX dividend shares

January 3, 2024 | Bernd Struben

When you’re investing for passive income, don’t lose sight of the fact you still want to own quality ASX dividend…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price getting hammered on Wednesday?

January 3, 2024 | Bernd Struben

ASX 200 BNPL stock Block is down more than 6% in Wednesday trade.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares left inflation in the dust in 2023. Here's why

January 2, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Atop the share price gains, CBA paid out $4.50 in fully franked dividends in 2023.

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Share Market News

It's 2024! Now when can ASX 200 investors expect RBA interest rate cuts?

January 2, 2024 | Bernd Struben

Can ASX 200 investors look forward to some rate-cutting relief from the RBA in 2024?

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Share Market News

Up 25% in 2023, can the explosive S&P 500 rally run on in 2024?

January 2, 2024 | Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 finished 2023 within a whisker of its all-time highs.

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How to invest

With no savings at 30, I'd use Warren Buffett's 3 golden rules to build wealth

January 2, 2024 | Bernd Struben

When Warren Buffett offers advice investors around the world take note.