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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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Cannabis Shares

Why are these 2 ASX cannabis shares booming all of a sudden?

| Bernd Struben

It wasn’t all too long ago that most companies involved in the cultivation and sale of medicinal or recreational marijuana…

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price has just capped off a stellar first quarter. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

Passengers may not be thrilled with the fuller flights, but it’s helping Qantas recoup the cost of higher jet fuel…

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Energy Shares

After a smashing first quarter, what's the outlook for ASX coal shares in Q2?

| Bernd Struben

The fortunes of coal miners are closely tied to the price of coal.

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Cryptocurrencies

What can crypto investors expect from the Bitcoin price in October?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors will be keeping a close eye on the latest CPI data due out of the US next week.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside are both charging higher today.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 9% on new lithium deal

| Bernd Struben

The agreement involves Lake Resources' lithium Kachi Project, located in Argentina.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX 200 tech shares staging a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest tech companies on the ASX have rocketed higher over the past two trading days.

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares worth buying as an inflation hedge?

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and interest rates have rocketed across most of the developed world in 2022 after more than a decade of…

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price regain its $100 crown in October?

| Bernd Struben

Following the past two days' gains, the CBA share price is back trading above $97 on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price shakes off losing streak to post second day of gains

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates are bad news for equities in general, but particularly onerous to loss making companies reliant on debt…

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price surge 25% during the 'worst month of the year'?

| Bernd Struben

September did indeed live up to its poor reputation for most share investors. But not all...

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Share Market News

Have falling ASX 200 share prices spooked the RBA?

| Bernd Struben

Is the RBA trying to engineer a soft landing for the economy and the ASX 200?

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Bank Shares

Here's how ASX 200 bank shares fared in the shocker month of September

| Bernd Struben

September lived up to its reputation as a poor month for stock market performance.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 set for best day in more than 2 years on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by a rather dovish 0.25% rather than the 0.50% increase markets had widely priced…

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Materials Shares

Government tips Aussie lithium exports to surge 180%. Which ASX shares are in on the action?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium is crucial element in the lithium-ion batteries that power EVs.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium stocks having such a stellar run on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Some 75% of the world’s consumption of lithium goes into rechargeable batteries.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price outperform the NASDAQ in September?

| Bernd Struben

With banks ramping up interest rates, risk assets have come under tremendous pressure.

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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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