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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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Financial Shares

Up 41% since August, why this ASX All Ords stock could attract more interest in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager has high hopes for this ASX All Ords stock in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Why 2025 could be a slippery time for ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

2025 could be another difficult year for ASX 200 oil and gas stocks.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks marching higher this week even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 companies are shrugging off the broader selling to march higher this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast share price is diving 18% after an FDA win

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Mesoblast share price tumbling on Friday. But why?

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BNPL shares

The ASX 200 stock with 'a strong outlook for 2025'

| Bernd Struben

Racing ahead of the benchmark this year, the ASX 200 stock could keep outperforming in 2025.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Why this expert says it's time to sell NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

Are NAB shares a sell heading into 2025?

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Bank Shares

'Too high too rapidly': Why CBA shares are a sell

| Bernd Struben

Should you sell your CBA shares today?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down by so much today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons today. But why?

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Energy Shares

What's happening with the Woodside share price following a key agreement today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is aiming to simplify its global oil and gas portfolio.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX 200 uranium shares releasing big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX uranium miners released news on their international growth plans.

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Gold

One ASX 200 gold stock to buy now (and one to sell!)

| Bernd Struben

Not all ASX 200 gold stocks are created equal.

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Resources Shares

The under-the-radar metal trading at record prices (and 4 ASX mining shares exposed to it)

| Bernd Struben

Which ASX miners have exposure to this soaring, under-the-radar metal?

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Technology Shares

Why did this small-cap ASX tech stock just explode 39%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX tech stock on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 44%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock racing higher today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why today is a big day for NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

It’s a big day for NAB shareholders on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price racing ahead of the benchmark on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what’s happening.

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Bank Shares

Is the market too optimistic on Bank of Queensland shares?

| Bernd Struben

Bank of Queensland shares have raced ahead of the benchmark over the past six months.

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Technology Shares

Up 64% in a year, why WiseTech shares are still a buy

| Bernd Struben

Could WiseTech shares deliver another year of benchmark smashing returns in 2025?

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Energy Shares

This $1 billion ASX 200 energy stock is diving 7%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

This ASX energy company is taking a beating on Tuesday. But why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price smashes new record highs as market value tops US$2.1 trillion

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin just soared to new all-time highs. But why?

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Travel Shares

One ASX 200 stock down 50% since July this fund just bought

| Bernd Struben

The fund managers saw value in the ASX 200 stock following a 50% share price plunge.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Domino's shares before the New Year?

| Bernd Struben

Are Domino’s shares a good buy for 2025 after tumbling 50% in 2024?

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Technology Shares

The All Ords stock that's 'shaping up to become a truly global ASX success story'

| Bernd Struben

Up 160% in a year, a leading fund manager expects this ASX All Ords stock has much more to give.

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ETFs

Want to invest in the Nasdaq? This ASX ETF is a great option heading into the new year

| Bernd Struben

The ASX ETF offers a one-stop shop to invest in the soaring tech shares listed on the Nasdaq.

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IPOs

Why is the last major ASX IPO of 2024 crashing on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the newly listed company are down 17% from the ASX IPO price.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? You'll need to know this

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have been soaring higher in 2024.

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Opinions

2 underappreciated ASX 200 shares to buy now

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be undervaluing these ASX 200 shares heading into 2025, according to this expert.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks charging higher this week even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks leapt higher this week despite the sinking market.

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Gold

After a market beating year what can investors expect from the gold price in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Can the gold price repeat its stellar performance in 2025?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price reclaims US$100,000 after AMP reveals an investment

| Bernd Struben

A rising Bitcoin price could validate AMP’s recent investment decision.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price hits turbulence as engineers down tools

| Bernd Struben

Qantas’ engineers are displeased with the results of pay negotiations.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock slips on $482 million retail deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is expanding its retail holdings by almost half a billion dollars.

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How to invest

Here's my $3 a day ASX passive income plan for 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks provide a unique path for building a passive income stream.

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BNPL shares

Down 15% in a week, should you buy the dip on Zip shares?

| Bernd Struben

Are Zip shares a good buy after the past week’s 15% fall?

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Resources Shares

BHP and Rio Tinto in hot water amid landmark class actions

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Rio Tinto are facing two new class actions.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just nosedive on the latest Aussie labour figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hit their sell buttons following the November Aussie labour data.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 300 healthcare stock lifts off on promising new results

| Bernd Struben

Up 28% in a year, the ASX healthcare stock is leaping higher on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Top broker tips 'standout' ASX copper stock for 26% gains

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 copper stock only began trading on the ASX back in April.

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Healthcare Shares

Has the Pro Medicus share price risen too high too quickly?

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus shares have rocketed 173% since this time last year.

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