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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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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just rocket to another all-time high?

| Bernd Struben

At new record highs, Bitcoin now has a market cap of almost US$1.8 trillion.

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Travel Shares

How Qantas shares are targeting growth amid the Virgin-Qatar deal

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what to expect next.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 uranium stock alert: Paladin Energy shares just crashed 29%!

| Bernd Struben

Paladin Energy shares are under intense selling pressure on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why today is a big day for Coles shares

| Bernd Struben

And not because of any outsized share price moves.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks led the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

The three top ASX 200 stocks are up 14% to 34% this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 racing higher on Friday as US Fed slashes interest rates again

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is enjoying a strong run amid lower US interest rates.

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Dividend Investing

Want to bag the upcoming Macquarie dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nasdaq index bolted to a record high last night

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the Nasdaq to a new all-time high. But why?

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Dividend Investing

This high-yielding ASX 200 dividend stock remains a top choice for passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX 200 dividend gem will remain a top passive income stock for years to come.

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BNPL shares

Is this why the Zip share price keeps breaking records?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shareholders have been enjoying a record breaking year. Is this why?

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Share Market News

What the US election outcome means for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are having a mixed reaction to the US election results today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are shooting for the moon today

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors just sent the Bitcoin price to new all-time highs. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares are now up an eye-watering 670% in a year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charging higher as Trump sweeps back into the White House

| Bernd Struben

Here's everything that's happened in the markets.

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Dividend Investing

$30,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim for $2,070 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Why not turn those savings into a regular passive income stream?

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Travel Shares

Up 56% in 2024, should I buy Qantas shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

After flying higher in 2024 are Qantas shares still a good buy?

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Bank Shares

Buying CBA shares? Here's why the bank is entering the advertising business

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s media network will be a first for any Australian bank.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares just got BIG upgrades from top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe these ASX All Ords stocks could fly higher into 2025.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price storming higher on 'excellent' exploration results

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Core Lithium shares flying higher today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 takes the latest RBA interest rate verdict in stride

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 looks to have shaken off today’s RBA interest rate call.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares up 315% to 682% in a year!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these ASX All Ords shares flying higher. But why?

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Dividend Investing

I'd make my money stretch further with these 3 ASX passive income shares

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX passive income stocks can keep delivering for years to come.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How is the Domino's share price reacting to the CEO's departure?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s CEO Don Meij is stepping down after four decades with the pizza retailer.

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold stocks look 'undervalued' heading into 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Gold Index is up 37% in a year, but gold stocks are still looking undervalued.

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Retail Shares

Why this investing expert is cashing in some gains on Wesfarmers shares

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is up more than 27% over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stocks I'm buying and selling BEFORE the US presidential election outcome

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could see some big moves on Wednesday in the wake of a huge US election.

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Energy Shares

Down 6% in October, what now for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

After another month in the red, is there a light at the end of the tunnel for Woodside shares?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price hit a wall in October?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price rally came to an abrupt end in October. But why?

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock lifts on $2.9 billion funding news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock is getting a boost from $2.9 billion in new funding arrangements.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 of Fortescue shares could net me a $1,011 yearly passive income!

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons many ASX passive income investors own Fortescue shares.

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Energy Shares

Down 33%! Why this ASX 200 uranium stock is 'trading at a discount'

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 uranium stock is materially undervalued by the market, according to a leading fund manager.

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Share Fallers

The worst 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in October unmasked

| Bernd Struben

You would have done well to avoid these three ASX 200 stocks in October.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price get hammered in October?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent BHP shares sharply lower in October. But why?

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Technology Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 tech shares following the Nasdaq rout?

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech investors will be eyeing the big retrace in the Nasdaq overnight.

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Dividend Investing

5 simple steps to earning $500 in monthly ASX passive income

| Bernd Struben

Almost any investor can build a $500 monthly passive income from ASX dividend shares.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price trounced the benchmark again in October. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s October share price gains see the ASX 200 bank stock up 47% in a year, not including dividends!

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Healthcare Shares

2 All Ords ASX healthcare shares making BIG moves on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

These two ASX healthcare companies are seeing heavy trading on Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Why today is a big day for Wesfarmers shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Wesfarmers shares today?

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price lifts off on strong start to FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

JB Hi-Fi held its AGM today and released its first quarter trading update.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price rockets 16% on $1.1 billion news!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors appear thrilled with Mineral Resources' latest news.

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