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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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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good investment for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Telstra shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this All Ords ASX rare earths stock to rocket 123%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the ASX rare earths miner’s shares could more than double investors’ money in a year.

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Gold

The gold price just crashed below US$4,000 an ounce! Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price is down almost 9% since last week’s record-breaking high. Can it rebound?

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Gold

Up 88% since July, ASX 200 gold stock details 'high confidence' 3-year growth plan

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner is under pressure today following another retrace in the record-setting gold price.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords healthcare share more than doubled investors' money in a year. Here's why it's tipped to rocket another 55%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts another year of strong outperformance for this surging ASX All Ords healthcare stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 57% in a year, should you buy Domino's shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Domino’s beaten-down share price.

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Broker Notes

Now valued at $141 billion, does Macquarie still rate Newmont shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Newmont’s US$1.8 billion quarterly profit handily exceeded Macquarie’s estimates.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords uranium shares Macquarie tips for gains of 7% to 42%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts material outperformance for these ASX All Ords uranium stocks.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Fortescue shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Gold

2 ASX 200 gold stocks making moves on big news today

| Bernd Struben

These two ASX 200 gold stocks are grabbing headlines on Monday. But why?

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Energy Shares

How Woodside shares came roaring back this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors piled into Woodside shares this week. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue and BHP shares grabbed our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue and BHP shares grabbed investor interest, and our headline news, this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Woolworths shares? Here's how the company aims to boost BIG W sales

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares should get a boost if the company can turn around its struggling BIG W business.

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BNPL shares

Up 237% since April, Zip shares lifting today on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have more than tripled investors’ money since April.

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Gold

Up 119% this year, Newmont shares dip despite record US$1.6 billion free cash flow

| Bernd Struben

Newmont produced 1.4 million ounces of gold over the September quarter.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 dividend stock yields 8% AND is tipped for share price gains

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects this top ASX 200 dividend stock to outperform into 2026.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX passive income stocks to boost your retirement plans

| Bernd Struben

I think both these ASX passive income stocks also have significant potential for long-term share price gains.

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Gold

Is the record setting gold price bull run over?

| Bernd Struben

What can investors expect from the gold price and ASX gold stocks following this week’s historic meltdown?

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Gold

Northern Star shares lifting today off on bright outlook

| Bernd Struben

Up 57% in 2025, Northern Star shares are taking off again today.

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Gold

2 ASX 200 gold shares making moves on big news today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up one of the ASX gold miners today and bidding down the other. But why?

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Energy Shares

Up 130% since April, ASX 200 uranium stock on track for first African production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium stock is catching plenty of investor interest today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords mining stock to surge 60%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some outsized gains ahead for this ASX All Ords mining stock. But why?

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BNPL shares

$10,000 invested in Zip shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

If you’d bought $10,000 worth of Zip shares three years ago, you’d be laughing today.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price plunging 10% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are plunging today. But why?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks hammered amid historic gold price crash

| Bernd Struben

The gold price just plunged the most it has in more than 12 years. Now what?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price racing higher in today's falling market?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Woodside shares today. But why?

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Gold

Up 97% in 2025, ASX All Ords gold stock secures key mining parcel

| Bernd Struben

The Western Australian gold miner is snapping up key mining parcels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Treasury Wine shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts a turnaround for Treasury Wine’s beaten down shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords energy stock to surge 56%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes this ASX energy company is set to deliver outsized gains.

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Broker Notes

Are Beach Energy shares heading for a 23% fall?

| Bernd Struben

Is the stock set for a big fall?

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Broker Notes

Warning! Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts are calling time on these three top ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Materials Shares

ASX rare earths stocks rocketing on US$8.5 billion Trump deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX rare earths shares on Tuesday following a historic US-Aussie agreement.

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Retail Shares

Super Retail shares lifting on big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

Super Retail is shoring up its group leadership team.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $10,000 worth of CBA shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've already banked

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons many passive income investors favour CBA shares.

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Resources Shares

Up 203% this year, 4 reasons to buy the dip on this ASX silver share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance ahead for this surging ASX silver miner. Here’s why.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 28% in a year, should you buy CSL shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for CSL shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips Santos shares to surge 31%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big growth year ahead for Santos shares. But why?

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Gold

Up 118% this year, ASX All Ords gold stock approaching key milestone

| Bernd Struben

The ASX gold miner is set to kick off a major drilling campaign at its WA gold project.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 34% since September, ASX 300 healthcare share lifts off on big German news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX biotech company is grabbing investor interest amid the latest news from Germany.

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