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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Materials Shares

What's happening with Lake Resources shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources is eyeing technology improvements to help cut costs.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares brokers tip for significant outperformance in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect some significant outperformance from these three ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

Should we be worried about a Nasdaq stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

The tech sell-off has seen the Nasdaq plunge 3.4% in two days. Now what?

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Share Fallers

Down 26% in 5 days, why is this ASX 200 real estate stock crashing again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are displeased with the latest announcement from the ASX 200 real estate stock.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price smashes the benchmark amid 34% production boost

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are gaining even as the wider market sinks on Friday.

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ETFs

Why high interest rates are seeing investors flock to these ASX ETFs

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates likely at or near their peak, investors are piling into these ASX ETFs. But why?

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Opinions

Would I be crazy to buy CBA shares now at over $132?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have defied a host of bearish analysts to soar 29% in 12 months. Now what?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 10% in a month, is this the biggest ASX 200 bargain share right now?

| Bernd Struben

With shares down 10% in a month, is this ASX 200 stock now a screaming bargain?

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock smashing the benchmark again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 gold stock flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price rockets 8% on 'extremely strong support' for $217 million capital raise

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Zip share price soaring today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Santos share price marching higher on US$1.1 billion first half cash flow

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares are gaining today even as the ASX 200 slips.

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How to invest

I'd buy Woodside shares today to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

At the current share price, I think Woodside can continue to deliver market-beating, long-term passive income.

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Materials Shares

How risky is buying ASX lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

Despite recent losses, this fund manager is holding onto these top ASX lithium stocks. Here’s why.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares dive another 19%! Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

With DroneShield shares getting hammered again today, do I think it’s time to buy?

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Gold

Have you heard of this ASX gold stock? It's up 114% in 8 days!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX gold stock flying higher in July. But why?

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Retail Shares

Down 48% in 2024, why did this ASX 300 stock just surge 10%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 300 stock surging today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price rockets 14% amid 'positive achievements'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Core Lithium share price surging today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Move over Lynas! How this ASX rare earths small-cap surged 106% in just 6 months

| Bernd Struben

This ASX rare earths stock has more than doubled in less than half a year. But how?

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Share Market News

How is the stock market reacting to yesterday's attack on Trump?

| Bernd Struben

Market experts sound off on what investors might expect from the stock market following the attack on Donald Trump.

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Real Estate Shares

Why this ASX 200 real estate share is plunging 17% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 real estate share is taking a beating on Monday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just leapt 22% on improved guidance

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX All Ords stock rocketing on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price marching higher amid legal cost sharing agreement with Vale

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Vale face class actions in multiple nations relating to the 2015 Fundao Dam collapse in Brazil.

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Share Fallers

Aussie Broadband share price implodes 18% amid AI investment

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the Aussie Broadband share price today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why the ResMed share price tanked in FY 2024 and what to expect in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Down 11% in FY 2024, is the ResMed share price poised for a big turnaround in FY 2025?

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How to invest

Looking to boost your retirement with extra passive income? Try this!

| Bernd Struben

Securing a passive income stream could offer a big lift to your retirement lifestyle. Here’s how I’d go about it.

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Share Gainers

Do you own the 3 best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The top three ASX 200 shares have already gained 13% to more than 20% in FY 2025!

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Materials Shares

Down 79% in FY 2024, can the Sayona Mining share price rebound in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares got smashed in FY 2024 with investors now looking ahead to FY 2025.

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Share Market News

Why did the Nasdaq Index take a dive on promising US inflation data?

| Bernd Struben

Cooling US inflation sent the Nasdaq Index tumbling overnight. But why?

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid 6 million tonne Taiwan gas deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Up 20% in a week, why is the Core Lithium share price racing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Core Lithium share price again today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares lift amid backing for $130 million Synlait loan

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk is throwing its support behind the $130 million Synlait shareholder loan.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock was just tipped for 22% gains

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is poised to outshine the market, according to this leading broker.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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Share Gainers

Would I be crazy to buy DroneShield shares now at over $2?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring more than 700% in a year, can DroneShield shares keep flying high?

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Energy Shares

Up 45% in FY 2024, can the Yancoal share price keep burning bright in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price leapt 45% in the financial year just past and is off to a roaring start in…

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Technology Shares

The AML3D share price has crashed 26% this week. Time to pounce on the ASX defence stock?

| Bernd Struben

The AML3D share price is roaring back today but still down 26% since Monday’s open.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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