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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

Here are the big ASX lithium share winners and losers on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices remain near record highs amid strong global demand for EV and grid storage batteries.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Despite a growing global and domestic push towards zero emissions, CBA is taking a more pragmatic approach to its financing…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why buying Bitcoin might be the best investment right now: broker

| Bernd Struben

The broader crypto rout has been driven by fast-rising interest rates across the world to combat soaring inflation.

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Share Market News

Has the Bitcoin price found a floor?

| Bernd Struben

Something rather remarkable has been happening with the world’s original crypto over the past week.

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Gold

Why this little known ASX gold share is rocketing 10% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner has identified a new high-grade gold lode at its Western Australian project.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium mania: Sayona Mining share price rocketing 8% today

| Bernd Struben

With global battery production booming amid the transition to EVs and grid storage, lithium prices remain near all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares having a stellar run on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

While most all ASX lithium stocks are enjoying another good run today, these three are leading the pack.

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Energy Shares

Could this prevent Santos shares from cashing in on gas demand?

| Bernd Struben

Santos shareholders are hoping to cash in on the growth in global gas demand amid a sharpening global energy crisis.

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Resources Shares

'This could rapidly unfold': Why this ASX mining share is leaping 8% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are taking note of these exceptional new drill results.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price all over the pitch on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Russia’s war in Ukraine looks to have taken another ugly twist amid accusations of major sabotage.

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk share price has smashed the ASX 200 over the past month. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The fresh milk and infant formula company looks to be turning things around after struggling with pandemic border closures.

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Gold

How the Evolution Mining share price is dodging the worst of today's sell off

| Bernd Struben

With gold trading near two-year lows, what's supporting the Evolution share price on Friday?

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Communication Shares

Here's how ASX telco shares are faring following Optus hack

| Bernd Struben

Optus customers are urged to be extra alert to potential scams over the coming weeks.

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Economy

The ASX 200 is tumbling today. Could the US Fed be targeting stock markets?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are playing some catchup with their global peers following yesterday’s national holiday.

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Share Market News

8 ASX 200 shares got kicked out of the index on Monday. How are they tracking?

| Bernd Struben

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance saw eight shares depart the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Share Market News

These 8 companies joined the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's how they're performing

| Bernd Struben

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance took effect on Monday.

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Bank Shares

What's with the CBA share price on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a keen eye on the US Fed’s interest rate decision, due this evening.

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Economy

Could the stock market really crash 40%?

| Bernd Struben

With the US Federal Reserve poised to hike interest rates in the world’s top economy, some investors are getting the…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price outperforming on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The BNPL company is embarking on another US$20 million in annual revenue and cost saving initiatives.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The biggest threats and opportunities for ASX industrial REITs revealed: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

In today’s higher inflation environment, with limited vacancy across industrial markets, the Centuria Industrial REIT is finding the opportunity to…

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin price gains send it back among top 10 global cryptos

| Bernd Struben

It remains to be seen how cryptos operating under proof of work protocols will fare over the coming year.

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Technology Shares

Why this small-cap ASX tech share 'stands out' right now: expert

| Bernd Struben

The recently listed technology company reported strong FY22 earnings and revenue growth.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's the latest interest rate outlook from the RBA

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is seeking to return inflation to target while keeping the economy on an even keel.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 36% on 'another very positive milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The junior explorer’s project area hosts hard rock lithium prospects within the Litchfield Pegmatite Belt in the Northern Territory.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Galileo Mining share price marching higher on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Galileo has now completed 8,600 metres of RC drilling and 1,400 metres of diamond drilling in an ongoing campaign at…

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Share Market News

How will the Ethereum merge impact the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The world’s original crypto has been overshadowed in the media in recent weeks by Ethereum’s transition to a proof of…

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Ask a Fund Manager

How this ASX 200 REIT is delivering 5% plus dividend yields: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

About 20% of the Centuria Industrial REIT’s total portfolio is linked to CPI rent indexation.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed this week?

| Bernd Struben

Unlike Australia’s quarterly inflation data, the US releases inflation figures monthly. And August’s figures surprised to the upside.

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Cryptocurrencies

Spinoff token EthereumPOW price crashes 86% post merge. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

EthereumPOW came about as the result of last week’s merge of the Ethereum blockchain.

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Record Highs

3 ASX lithium shares smashing new, all-time highs on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Lithium is a key element in the batteries that power EVs.

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BNPL shares

How are Zip shares faring on their first day outside the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates are bad news for companies priced with future earnings in mind.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price slumping 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

Block shares have slipped 45% since listing on the ASX on 20 January this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price gains amid improved Oz Minerals takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

Oz Minerals' board rejected BHP’s previous takeover proposal of $25 per share on 8 August.

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Cryptocurrencies

3 reasons the Ethereum price could gain in the post-Merge months

| Bernd Struben

In the months, and indeed years, ahead, the Merge looks like it might offer some strong tailwinds for Ethereum.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares take a beating on Friday

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been among the top performers in 2022. But not today.

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Share Gainers

Why is this small-cap ASX lithium share rocketing 43% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Kairos isn’t strictly an ASX lithium share. The company also explores for gold.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price outperforms as Virgin eyes merger opportunities

| Bernd Struben

Airlines are still recovering from the years long pandemic travel disruptions, fuelling merger speculation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Westpac shares soon be saying bon voyage to money managing?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 bank’s wealth management arm was put on the auction block in an ongoing process to streamline its…

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Share Gainers

Australian Pacific Coal share price soars 331% in a month. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy share has been a beneficiary of soaring coal prices. But that wasn't what put a rocket under…

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Cryptocurrencies

Will the Ethereum Merge leave the crypto at greater risk of hacking?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are applauding the huge reduction in energy use from the transition to proof of stake but are concerned over…

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