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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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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 30% on a new rare earths find

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are eager to secure critical rare earth elements supplies outside of China.

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Resources Shares

This ASX lithium share is 10% owned by Mineral Resources. Is it a buy?

| Bernd Struben

On the back of a discounted capital raising, the ASX lithium explorer could be poised for a substantial mineral resource…

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Resources Shares

Can ASX 200 lithium shares come charging back in December?

| Bernd Struben

The last few weeks have left some investors wondering if the party is coming to an end for the biggest…

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price cheap following its recent dip?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares came under pressure in November amid falling oil and gas prices and some disappointing production guidance.

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Resources Shares

Could Core Lithium shares be set for a Santa rally in December?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium underperformed the benchmark in November, but December may prove to be a better month for the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price rocketing 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The global steel industry is facing increasing pressures to decarbonise production.

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Resources Shares

IGO share price slides as fire incident overshadows commercial lithium production milestone

| Bernd Struben

Most lithium stocks are gaining today on news that China is rolling back its zero COVID policies.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in November?

| Bernd Struben

The first part of November saw the Woodside share price largely trending higher, while shares dipped over the latter weeks.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX 200 dividend shares led the pack in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Holy Grail for an ASX 200 dividend share is not only one that pays a reliable dividend, but also…

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Retail Shares

Is this a red flag for Wesfarmers shares?

| Bernd Struben

If you’ve done any shopping over the past year, there’s a good change you shopped at one of Wesfarmers many…

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REITs

Buy this cheap ASX 200 share with 'the best property balance sheet on the market': fundie

| Bernd Struben

Fast rising interest rates have thrown up some stiff headwinds for ASX property stocks in 2022, potentially bringing them down…

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 gained 6% in November. Here's how these 3 ASX mining shares smashed those returns

| Bernd Struben

Lithium, gold, silver, copper… Investors rewarded the ASX miners for their highly promising exploration results.

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Energy Shares

On the back of a cracking year, these 3 ASX 200 coal shares soared again in November

| Bernd Struben

Thermal coal prices continued to trade near all-time highs in November.

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Economy

Investing in ASX shares? Here's what the experts expect for RBA rate hikes in 2023

| Bernd Struben

When the RBA raised the cash rate to 0.35% in May, it represented the first rate hike since November 2010.

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Resources Shares

Can you guess which 3 ASX 200 lithium shares led the charge in November?

| Bernd Struben

The big lithium players enjoyed a strong start to November. And then this happened.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price got hammered in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

There was plenty of the crypto’s characteristic volatility on display last month.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price skyrocketing today?

| Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January, is dual listed with shares trading on both the ASX and the NYSE.

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Bank Shares

The 3 best-performing ASX 200 bank shares in November revealed

| Bernd Struben

The majority of the ASX 200 bank share prices lost ground in November. But not these three...

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price crashed 30% in 12 days?

| Bernd Struben

Investors in ASX lithium stocks are keeping a close eye on the developments in China.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts on lower-than-forecast inflation data

| Bernd Struben

Inflation in Australia remains high, but it appears to be slowing.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price has dropped for 5 days in a row. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Unless there’s an afternoon reversal in the selling trend, today will mark the fifth consecutive day of losses for the…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price marching higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ESG focused investors will likely applaud Rio Tinto’s new investment plans in the Pilbara.

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Energy Shares

Is OPEC about to give ASX 200 energy shares a boost?

| Bernd Struben

As global growth slows, oil supplies are looking plentiful. Perhaps too plentiful for some.

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Resources Shares

Here's what's boosting these ASX 200 mining giants today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miners often rise and fall on news out of China. Today looks to be no exception.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price 'ticks all the defensive boxes': fundie

| Bernd Struben

CSL’s plasma business operates one of the largest plasma collection networks in the world.

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Technology Shares

This ASX share is down 76% in 2022, and a director just scooped up 500,000 of them

| Bernd Struben

If the beaten down company can turn its fortunes around, this executive may have bagged a bargain.

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Resources Shares

Is China responsible for decimating your ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

There are three broad reasons analysts are pointing to China for dampening the shorter-term outlook for lithium prices and hence…

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Gold

The Northern Star share price has soared 18% so far in November. What now?

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a good month for most ASX gold miners, buoyed by a 5.8% rise in the price of bullion…

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Gold

Up 30% in a month, why the Evolution Mining share price can keep climbing: expert

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a solid month for ASX gold stocks overall, with the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) gaining…

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Energy Shares

New Hope shares have soared 152% in 2022. Is it time to cash in?

| Bernd Struben

Even after this year’s huge share price rally, New Hope still pays a trailing dividend yield of 15%, fully franked.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares to weather the inflation storm: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 shares that outperformed during the COVID recovery years may not deliver that same strong performance in the…

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Energy Shares

Could this new UK plan help boost ASX uranium shares in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Australia holds the world’s largest proven uranium reserves.

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Share Market News

Vulcan share price gains on lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Vulcan’s combined geothermal energy and lithium resource is the largest in Europe.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Guess what the airline is being accused of now

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and soaring jet fuel costs are impacting airlines across the world.

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Share Market News

Could this beaten-down ASX 200 share be packing nearly 20% upside now?

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be reanalysing the outlook for the ASX 200 stock following an earnings update and contract renewal announcement on…

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 lithium shares are ending the week with a fizzle

| Bernd Struben

All of the big lithium stocks closed in the red yesterday. And today those losses are mounting.

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Energy Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 coal shares this week?

| Bernd Struben

Atop strongly outperforming capital gains, the ASX 200 coal shares trade at some highly attractive trailing dividend yields.

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Resources Shares

If I'd bought $5,000 of Core Lithium shares at the start of this financial year, guess how much I'd have now?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium has been a major beneficiary of soaring demand for lithium, which has sent prices for the battery critical…

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Gold

What this new central bank record could mean for ASX 200 gold shares

| Bernd Struben

The world’s central banks together already hold some 20% of all the gold ever mined.

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Healthcare Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be in for a $1.7 billion boost?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare stock is reported to be considering selling some high value assets.

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