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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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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's why former CEO Alan Joyce just took a $9.3 million hit

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is working to rebuild its tarnished brand image. Here's how.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price slips despite 7% FY 2024 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The Transurban share price is edging lower following the ASX 200 toll road operator’s FY 2024 results.

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Economic moat
Blue Chip Shares

5 top ASX 200 shares with 'no credible competition'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 stocks that can keep the competition at bay enjoy ongoing market advantages.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap stocks tipped for outsized growth in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading fund managers expect big results from these ASX small-cap stocks in FY 2025. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Guzman y Gomez shares today

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager is 'very excited' about Guzman y Gomez shares. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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Dividend Investing

1 delicious ASX 200 dividend share down 34% in a year to buy for life-long income

| Bernd Struben

Looking for a beaten-down ASX 200 dividend share for life-long passive income? Check this out.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 steadies on today's RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking the RBA’s latest interest rate call in stride.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to sell your BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Amid a gloomy iron ore outlook, this top broker reevaluates the outlook for BHP shares.

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Technology Shares

There's a bright side to DroneShield shares after falling 49% in 3 weeks

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares have lost almost half their value in three weeks. But there’s a silver lining here.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is gaining today on a $354 million impairment

| Bernd Struben

Investors are taking the ASX 200 stock’s $354 million impairment charge in stride.

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Travel Shares

After smashing the ASX 200 in July, what's next for the Qantas share price?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares leapt more than 10% in July. Can this outperformance continue?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares leaping higher on Monday even as the market crashes

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares as the market tanks. But why?

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AI Stocks

Is the party over for ASX 200 AI stocks?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong rally, ASX AI stocks are falling hard. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares crumble as oil price plunges to 7-month lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are catching headwinds on several fronts today. But why?

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Bank Shares

July was a HUGE month for CBA shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares appeared almost unstoppable in July. But why?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers just changed their forecasts for these 4 ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have weighed in on the outlook for these four ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Will ASX investors see the RBA cut interest rates on Tuesday or not?

| Bernd Struben

The last time the RBA cut interest rates was in May 2020. Will the bank finally start easing on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Ouch! The ASX 200 is falling off a cliff today, here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is plunging from yesterday’s record closing high. But why?

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Earnings Results

Block share price smashing the ASX 200 today amid $3 billion buyback

| Bernd Struben

Block shares are leaping higher on Friday even as the ASX 200 tanks.

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Share Fallers

The worst ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in July unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks didn’t join in with the broader market rally in July.

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Dividend Investing

10 years from now, you'll be glad you bought these magnificent ASX dividend shares

| Bernd Struben

I think these top ASX dividend stocks can continue rewarding passive income investors for years to come.

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened to the BHP share price in July?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares trailed the ASX 200 in July. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges to new record high on Fed interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bullish following on the Fed’s interest rate meeting. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Three reasons to buy CSL shares today

| Bernd Struben

There are three compelling reasons this investing expert has a buy rating on CSL shares right now.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares making BIG moves on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

One ASX 200 mining share is surging while the other is tumbling today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 86% in 2024, why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price today. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 skyrockets on latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the June quarter CPI data. But why?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX gambling shares surging on strong quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up both ASX gambling stocks today. But why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price catches updraft as Rex enters administration

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are in the green as regional airline Rex enters into voluntary administration.

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Growth Shares

Up 29% in 6 months, buy this ASX 200 growth stock that 'continues to extend its competitive advantage'

| Bernd Struben

Wilson Asset Management forecasts more strong growth from this booming ASX 200 share.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price just hit new 2-year lows. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Woodside shares again today. But why?

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Travel Shares

How are Qantas shares reacting to the unfolding Rex drama?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are in focus as junior rival Rex airlines remains in a trading halt.

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Gold

2 ASX 300 gold shares sinking following quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring these ASX 300 gold stocks today. But why?

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AI Stocks

Appen share price rockets 44% amid 'significant opportunities'

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

IGO share price lifts off amid $201 million quarterly free cash build

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up IGO shares after the lithium miner released its quarterly results.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Bernd Struben

I think Fortescue shares offer strong, long-term passive income potential. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's ANZ's inflation and RBA interest rates forecast

| Bernd Struben

We look at ANZ’s forecast for this week’s inflation data and next week’s RBA interest rate call.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price wallows despite 50% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The Bubs share price is under selling pressure today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Did the CBA share price really just set another record high?

| Bernd Struben

One more at new all-time highs, the CBA share price continues to reward loyal investors.

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