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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's how Woolworths shares smashed Coles shares in February

| Bernd Struben

Investors rewarded Woolworths in February while punishing Coles shares. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price rocketed 16% in February

| Bernd Struben

After a strong run in February, BHP shares are now up 40% in a year, not including dividends.

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Share Market News

The five worst performing ASX 200 stocks bought and held in February unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares crashed 26% to 32% in February. But why?

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Gold

Up 146% in a year, ASX All Ords gold stock reports new 'high grade intercepts'

| Bernd Struben

The Western Australian-based gold miner is drilling into high grade zones.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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Broker Notes

Up 41% last week, why this buy rated ASX 300 stock is tipped to leap another 69%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outsized gains ahead for this resurgent ASX 300 tech stock.

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price rocketed 17% in February

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares stormed higher in February, even with the big four bank stock trading ex-dividend.

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Technology Shares

Why DroneShield shares soared in February and are rocketing into March

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent DroneShield shares surging in February and are piling into the ASX 200 defence stock again today.

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Share Market News

5 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in February revealed

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 stocks rocketed 17% to more than 27% in February. Here’s how.

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Energy Shares

Santos and Woodside shares surging higher on Monday as oil price in focus amid Iran strikes

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside shares are storming higher today amid Middle East conflict fears.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Coles share price crashing 8% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Coles shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 172% in a year, why this surging ASX All Ords gold stock is forecast to more than double investors' money again

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this outperforming ASX gold stock to more than double again. But why?

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks including NAB, Woodside and BHP shares charging to new 52-week plus highs today

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent NAB, BHP, Woodside and these two top ASX 200 stocks to new multi-year highs. But why?

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Fortescue shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Appen share price leaping 14% today on surging full-year earnings

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are rushing to buy Appen shares today following 251% full-year earnings growth.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Woolworths share price rocketing 10% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Woolworths shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

DroneShield share price lifts off on 367% full-year profit surge

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into DroneShield shares today on the heels of the company’s full-year results.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy South32 and Fortescue shares amid strong commodity prices?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts deliver their verdicts on the outlook for South32 and Fortescue shares.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy after the bank's positive earnings results?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert offers his outlook for the outperforming Westpac share price.

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Travel Shares

Up 97% in 2 years, can Qantas shares keep the momentum going when the airline reports results on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst offers an earnings preview for Qantas shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst expects Woolworths shares to outperform. Let’s see why.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks like Evolution Mining and Northern Star shares going gangbusters on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s another banner day for the ASX 200 gold miners today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Woodside shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why this expert is calling time on AMP and Domino's shares

| Bernd Struben

A top investment expert believes AMP and Domino’s shares are likely to keep underperforming. But why?

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Financial Shares

Up 21% last week, why Netwealth shares are still a buy today

| Bernd Struben

A top investment analyst expects more outperformance from Netwealth shares. But why?

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Retail Shares

4 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert has a bullish outlook for Wesfarmers shares. Let’s see why.

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Energy Shares

Why is this $6.5 billion ASX 200 energy stock starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy giant in taking a tumble on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why are ASX 300 tech stock Nuix shares jumping 27% in Monday's falling market?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Nuix shares on Monday even as the wider market slides. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare share is storming higher on an 18% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 300 healthcare stock on Monday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Down 45% in 2026, could you double your money buying the dip in Zip shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst says that the argument for buying the latest dip in Zip shares “must be asked”.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares storming 22% to 29% higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares rocketing 22% to 29% this week. But why?

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Share Market News

With trend unemployment falling, here's the latest RBA interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s chief economist explains how the latest Aussie jobs data may impact the RBA’s upcoming interest rate decisions.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 gold stocks outperforming on big news on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these ASX 200 gold stocks again on Friday. Let’s see why.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources shares leaping higher on record smashing $3.1 billion revenue

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mineral Resources shares on Friday. Let’s see why…

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Earnings Results

Up 194% in a year, why is this ASX All Ords gold stock lifting off again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is racing ahead of the benchmark again today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's why this was a HUGE week for the ASX mining giant

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what’s going on with BHP shares this week?

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Resources Shares

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Lynas shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert believes the spectacular run higher for Lynas Rare Earths shares may be grinding to a halt.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what these top analysts expect from interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Two leading analysts offer their outlook on Australia’s interest rates.

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Cryptocurrencies

How mainstream adoption is now hammering the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin has spectacularly failed to live up to its ‘digital gold’ ambitions. But why?

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