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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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Communication Shares

$10,000 invested in Telstra shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Buying Telstra shares in March 2020 would have delivered some term-deposit-busting returns.

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Financial Shares

Down 7% in 2025, should I buy Macquarie shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Industrials Shares

Up 89% in a year, why this ASX All Ords defence stock could keep rocketing in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX All Ords defence company.

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Retail Shares

Are JB Hi-Fi shares a good buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

What could impact the outperforming JB Hi-Fi share price in 2025?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell CBA shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert cites three key reasons CBA shares could fall in 2025.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is rocketing after rejecting a $3.3 billion dollar takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner won’t be acquired for a piddly $3.3 billion.

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Travel Shares

Down 32% in a year, can Flight Centre shares rebound in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert runs his slide rule over the Flight Centre share price.

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Travel Shares

Will Qantas shares fly back above $10 in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Will Qantas shares take off back to new all-time highs in 2025?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 129% in a year, here are 3 reasons to buy Pro Medicus shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert recommends buying the dip on Pro Medicus shares.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Mineral Resources share price on Monday. Is this why?

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Gold

Why April is shaping up to be a BIG month for ASX 200 gold stocks

| Bernd Struben

Already soaring ASX 200 gold stocks could enjoy another month of outperformance in April. But why?

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Resources Shares

$10,000 invested in BHP shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to heed Warren Buffett’s advice and buy BHP shares five years ago.

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Retirement

Have you checked your superannuation balance this month?

| Bernd Struben

What do you look for when choosing a super fund to help you retire in style?

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Share Gainers

These 4 ASX 200 stocks are leaping higher this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks have raced ahead of the benchmark returns this week. But how?

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX 200 uranium stock just crash 9%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium miner is under heavy selling pressure on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords copper stock lifts off on $950 million funding news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords copper miner is grabbing investor attention on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 113% in a year, guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock just scored another FDA win

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare stock received another FDA approval for its cancer detection product.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $10,000 in ANZ shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ is popular among passive income investors for its history of reliable dividend payments.

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Share Market News

Why these ASX 200 bank bosses fear RBA interest rate cuts could be over

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next interest rate decision on 1 April.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bank the boosted New Hope dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Out for passive income and hoping to score the increased New Hope dividend? Read on.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors embrace strong Aussie jobs data despite interest rate risks

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are embracing the strong employment figures. But what about interest rate risks?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy share flickers on $87 million news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 company aims to reduce its debt burden.

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Earnings Results

Guess which $12 billion ASX 200 stock just lifted its dividend by 10%

| Bernd Struben

Passive income investors will be pleased with the latest results from this ASX 200 stock.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares are down 49% in a year. Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares have surged over the past week but remain down 49% in 12 months.

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Share Market News

Why Thursday is shaping up to be a BIG day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

We could see some big moves on the ASX 200 tomorrow.

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Share Gainers

Why this little-known ASX share just rocketed 27% in today's struggling market

| Bernd Struben

The ASX share is grabbing investors' interest on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Down 32% in a year, is it time to sell Fortescue shares or scoop up a bargain?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip on Fortescue shares or run for the hills?

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Resources Shares

Down 66% in a year, are Mineral Resources shares now a good buy?

| Bernd Struben

Are the headwinds battering Mineral Resources shares set to reverse?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Macquarie just upgraded Woolworths shares to 'outperform'

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares could catch some welcome tailwinds shortly. But why?

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares a good buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy Telstra shares today?

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim to supercharge my retirement with ASX passive income shares

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX dividend stocks pay an average yield of 8.9%.

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 gold stock just surged to new all-time highs! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the ASX 200 gold miner rocketing to new record highs. But why?

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How to invest

What should I do when my ASX shares are falling?

| Bernd Struben

No one likes watching their ASX shares lose ground. But what should you do during a market correction?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just leapt 9% on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords stock on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have outperformed the benchmark during the recent market sell-off.

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Dividend Investing

A defensive ASX 200 share offering 'an attractive alternative to banks'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert sees “positive signs developing” for this defensive ASX 200 share.

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons to buy this $28 billion ASX 200 dividend stock today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock recently boosted its dividend payout by 27%.

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Energy Shares

Leading fundie forecasts 'considerable upside' for this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects this ASX 200 company will post "a sharp increase” in profits in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

A quality ASX 200 share with 'limited to no impact' from Donald Trump's tariffs

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this ASX 200 company is now at an “attractive entry point”.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's the latest iron ore price forecast from Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price gained over the weekend to hit US$103 per tonne. Now what?

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