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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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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just doubled investors' money in a month

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX All Ords stock up 100% in just one month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Why this $44 billion ASX 200 dividend stock is pushing higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend stock trades on a yield of 4.6%.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price racing ahead of the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares are enjoying a day of strong outperformance. But why?

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Financial Shares

What's happening with the AMP share price on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

A lot of AMP shares are changing hands on Thursday. But at what price?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price falls on 30% quarterly revenue slump

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down Pilbara Minerals shares on Thursday. Here’s why.

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Dividend Investing

Up 41% in 2025, how this ASX 200 dividend stock is primed for 'continuing growth'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects ongoing growth from this high-flying ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares lift off amid agreement with founder Richard White

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up WiseTech shares amid the latest news from founder Richard White.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price slides amid $150 million cyclone hit

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will be running a fine tooth comb over Rio Tinto’s quarterly production results today.

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price leaps…then crashes on first day of trade since February

| Bernd Struben

Star Entertainment shares are trading on the ASX once more today. And they’re plenty volatile!

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BNPL shares

Zip share price rockets 15% on record cash earnings!

| Bernd Struben

It’s a great day to own Zip shares today. Here’s why.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price lifts off on soaring profits and boosted dividend

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Bank of Queensland shares on Wednesday. Here’s why.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Woolworths shares for the 4% dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares even delivered two fully franked dividends during the pandemic-addled year of 2020.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy this quality ASX 200 bank stock today

| Bernd Struben

Up 27% in a year, a leading expert forecasts more upside potential for this ASX 200 bank stock.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an interest rate cut in May? Here's what the RBA minutes tell us

| Bernd Struben

With inflation slowing and a global trade war looming, will ASX 200 investors receive an RBA interest rate cut in…

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share soaring 33% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords mining share flying higher. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 28% on a new commercial contract!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has grabbed plenty of investor interest on Tuesday.

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Gold

Up 98% in a year, ASX 200 gold stock boosts quarterly cash flow to $207 million

| Bernd Struben

Record gold prices drove a $141 million quarterly increase in the ASX 200 gold miner’s cash balance.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in GOLD on New Year's Day is already worth…

| Bernd Struben

GOLD has been shining bright in 2025. Really bright!

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Share Market News

5 'particularly interesting' ASX All Ords stocks to buy amid the Trump tariff mayhem

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert reveals five quality ASX All Ords stocks with little or no Trump tariff impact.

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Gold

What are my options to invest in gold on the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

How can I take advantage of gold’s record run with ASX shares?

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Financial Shares

Why now is the time to buy Macquarie shares at 'a top value price'

| Bernd Struben

Down 20% in 2025, these experts say Macquarie shares are now in bargain basement territory.

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Resources Shares

Why this fund manager is buying the dip in BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price soars 12% on $32 million military deal

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares are racing ahead of the benchmark on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Why Macquarie forecasts this high-yielding ASX 200 energy share could surge 64%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects now could be an opportune time to buy the beaten down ASX 200 energy company.

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

If you’d listened to Warren Buffett’s advice and bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares five years ago, guess how much…

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 shares leading the charge higher in Thursday's rocketing market

| Bernd Struben

It’s a great day to be invested in ASX 200 shares today. Especially in these five!

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Technology Shares

Surging earnings and a slumping share price: Should I buy this ASX 200 tech stock today?

| Bernd Struben

With profits and earnings soaring and shares down in 2025, is this ASX 200 tech stock too good to ignore?

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Bank Shares

2 ASX 200 bank stocks to sell today: Bell Potter

| Bernd Struben

Bell Potter forecasts more headwinds in 2025 for these two ASX 200 banks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 going gangbusters today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is heading for its biggest day of gains in years. But why?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium stock just surged 17% on record production

| Bernd Struben

It’s a great day for faithful investors in this ASX uranium stock. Not so great for the crush of short…

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A male investor sits at his desk looking at his laptop screen holding his hand to his chin pondering whether to buy Macquarie shares
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Macquarie forecasts a 92% upside for this beaten down ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects a BIG turnaround for this ASX 200 stock in the months ahead.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 reasons to buy this 'high-quality' $14 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts a big potential turnaround for this beaten down ASX 200 stock.

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Cryptocurrencies

What's happening with the Bitcoin price amid the Trump tariff market panic?

| Bernd Struben

You may have heard Bitcoin referred to as ‘digital gold’. But is it really a haven asset?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Coles shares today amid the Trump tariff market tantrum?

| Bernd Struben

Coles shares have smashed the benchmark returns over the past year. Can this continue?

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Share Market News

ASX market correction presents rare buying opportunities

| Bernd Struben

With the All Ords in market correction territory, many quality ASX stocks look to be trading at long-term bargain levels.

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Share Market News

Soaring one day, plunging the next. Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster?

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 2.4% yesterday, why is the ASX 200 crashing again today?

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AI Stocks

Should I buy the big dip on NextDC shares?

| Bernd Struben

NextDC shares are down 32% in 2025. Should I buy the big dip on the ASX 200 data centre stock?

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Healthcare Shares

How this Trump appointee could pressure the CSL share price

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Donald Trump isn’t doing CSL shareholders any favours.

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Gold

Trump tariffs take a bite out of the soaring gold price. Is this the end of bullion's record rally?

| Bernd Struben

Have the Trump tariffs derailed gold’s historic bull run?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares: Buy, sell, hold?

| Bernd Struben

With the ANZ share price in retreat, the bank stock’s dividend yield is now at 6.2%.

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