Bernd Struben, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Travel Shares

Why this fund manager sees tailwinds ahead for the Qantas share price

November 21, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Despite customer grumblings over flight delays and missing baggage, Qantas has seen some really good earnings upgrades coming through.

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Why these 3 ASX 200 shares have done 'particularly well' and remain top holdings into 2023: fund manager

November 21, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Whether it becomes a growth market or a value market, ultimately growth stocks and value stocks are still driven by…

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Bank Shares

What's happening with CBA shares this week?

November 18, 2022 | Bernd Struben

CBA shares got a boost on Tuesday from the release of the bank’s first-quarter results.

Share Market News

Here's the forecast for ASX 200 shares in 2023: UBS

November 18, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Up, down, sideways? Here’s what UBS expects from the ASX 200 in the year ahead.

Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price: 'incredibly expensive' or 'ridiculously cheap'?

November 18, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Thermal coal prices hit all-time highs this year, spurring outsized profits and share price gains for the big ASX coal…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

November 18, 2022 | Bernd Struben

If you want to receive the payouts, you’ll need to own these ASX 200 shares at least one day before…

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Share Gainers

Why has ASX lithium share Winsome Resources rocketed 220% in a month?

November 17, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Winsome Resources shares have been a clear beneficiary of the soaring demand for lithium.

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Bank Shares

This fund manager prefers NAB shares over the other ASX 200 banks. Here's why

November 17, 2022 | Bernd Struben

As rates have climbed, the ASX 200 banks’ net interest margins have broadly increased.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a cracker session on Thursday

November 17, 2022 | Bernd Struben

It's proving a particularly good day for this trio of All Ords shares...

Bank Shares

Why is Wilsons selling down its ASX 200 bank shares?

November 17, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Moderately higher interest rates enable banks to increase their net interest margins.

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Share Market News

ASX share price slides amid $250 million CHESS replacement bombshell

November 17, 2022 | Bernd Struben

The CHESS replacement project began way back in 2015.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to pocket the next WAM Leaders dividend? You'd better hurry

November 16, 2022 | Bernd Struben

WAM Leaders trades ex-dividend tomorrow, and today's deadline is looming.

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Resources Shares

Despite surging 9% in a week, are BHP shares still cheap?

November 16, 2022 | Bernd Struben

BHP shareholders have enjoyed a positive five days of trading, with the mining giant up 9.64% since this time last…

Share Gainers

Guess which ASX energy share just rocketed 154% on a new gas discovery

November 16, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX energy explorer were placed in a trading halt in late morning but have resumed trading following…

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Resources Shares

Are Core Lithium shares suddenly on the nose?

November 16, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Shares in the lithium miner are in the the red again today.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Aristocrat share price diving despite a 27% profit boost?

November 16, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Uncertain conditions cited by management may be spooking some ASX 200 investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 share is 'one of the best businesses in the market': fundie

November 15, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Healthcare stocks outperformed during COVID-19 as demand for their products and services surged.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares hitting the dirt on Tuesday?

November 15, 2022 | Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is currently down 0.4%, but the top ASX lithium stocks are having a much worse time of…

Gold

Guess which ASX gold share just exploded 70% on a new rare earths find

November 15, 2022 | Bernd Struben

The explorer intends to immediately kick off another 10,000 metres of AC drilling.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price falling 12% on Tuesday?

November 15, 2022 | Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium stock closed yesterday trading for $1.87 per share and is currently swapping hands for $1.64 per share.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price has dumped 23% since the FTX collapse. Now what?

November 15, 2022 | Bernd Struben

FTX was partly backed by its own utility token rather than fiat currency.

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4 ASX 200 shares to play the global decarbonisation theme: fund manager

November 14, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Despite the importance of copper and despite Australia being the largest resources market, there are really only a handful of…

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Why these 4 ASX dividend shares stand out from the crowd: fund manager

November 11, 2022 | Bernd Struben

There are a lot of high yielding dividend stocks at the moment. But proceed with caution. Trailing yields count for…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price plunging 6% today?

November 10, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January this year, is dual listed in Australia and the United States

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just hit 2-year lows?

November 10, 2022 | Bernd Struben

It’s not just Bitcoin. All of the top cryptocurrencies are deep into the red over the past day.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has leapt 17% in November. Here's why it may not last

November 10, 2022 | Bernd Struben

There’s more to the outlook for Fortescue shares than the iron ore price.

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Healthcare Shares

Do Medibank shares now represent a buying opportunity?

November 10, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Medibank has said it will not meet any ransom demands, which has seen the hackers begin to publish sensitive stolen…

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Ask a Fund Manager

4 'fantastic long-term' ASX shares to put on your watchlist: fund manager

November 10, 2022 | Bernd Struben

There are some huge opportunities out there. But you have to be patient.

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Share Market News

Here's what Goldman's RBA rate forecast could mean for ASX 200 shares

November 8, 2022 | Bernd Struben

It was only six months ago that Australia’s official cash rate stood at the all-time low of 0.10%.

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Share Market News

Why did the Woodside share price just hit an 8-year high?

November 8, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Atop Woodside’s strong share price performance this year, the company also pays an 8% trailing dividend yield.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price slides following latest blows from hackers and customers

November 8, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Medibank was hit by a major data breach on 12 October, exposing key details from some 9.7 million customers.

Technology Shares

Could this imply light at the end of the tunnel for Appen shares?

November 8, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Appen stock has come under heavy selling pressure this year alongside some of its biggest customers.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price on watch amid class action and new data threat

November 8, 2022 | Bernd Struben

Medibank shares closed in the green yesterday after the ASX 200 health insurer updated the market on its response to…