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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 Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned from the RBA's interest rate minutes

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 Index investors get interest rate relief before Christmas?

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which 2 ASX small-cap shares just rocketed 50%+ on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these two ASX small-cap stocks through the roof on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 44% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast some outsized gains ahead for these two ASX All Ords shares.

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Energy Shares

Why today is a big day for Santos shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Santos shares today?

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Bank Shares

These 3 headwinds make CBA shares a sell: expert

| Bernd Struben

This leading expert believes now is a good time to take profit on CBA shares. Let’s find out why.

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Gold

4 reasons to buy this ASX 200 gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert has a buy recommendation on this ASX 200 gold stock. Let’s find out why.

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Technology Shares

Down 22% in a month, is now a golden opportunity to buy DroneShield shares?

| Bernd Struben

Is now the time to buy DroneShield shares after the past month’s slide? Here’s my analysis.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords share is soaring on 21% FY 2024 growth

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords share today. Let’s find out why.

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Earnings Results

Elders shares on ice for a $475 million acquisition after profits plunge 55%

| Bernd Struben

What on earth is going on with Elders shares today?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting off the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell button on Monday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's a major milestone you may have missed this week

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares marked a groundbreaking achievement this week.

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How to invest

How I'd fill an empty ASX share portfolio to build a $500 monthly passive income machine

| Bernd Struben

Building an ASX passive income portfolio simpler than you may think.

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Energy Shares

3 headwinds facing ASX 200 energy stocks in 2025

| Bernd Struben

After a tough 12 months, what’s ahead for ASX 200 energy stocks in 2025?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 427% this year, why today is a big day for Mesoblast shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Mesoblast shares on Friday?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these ASX 200 stocks flying higher over the week. But why?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price stepping higher as Brazilian court rules on 2015 dam disaster

| Bernd Struben

BHP responded this morning to news reports of the Brazilian court ruling.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is likely to benefit if the US Fed cuts interest rates again in December. But will it?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are marching higher today. Let’s find out why.

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Technology Shares

Top broker says ASX 300 tech stock has 18% upside after sell-off

| Bernd Struben

ASX 300 investors overreacted in punishing the high flying tech stock yesterday, this top broker says.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares going gangbusters on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX healthcare stocks soaring today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX microcap stock just rocketed 67% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX microcap stock flying amid a takeover bid.

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Travel Shares

Why today is a big day for Flight Centre shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Flight Centre shares today?

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Energy Shares

Down 55% in 6 months, why I think Paladin Energy shares are now a bargain buy

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors have overreacted in selling down this ASX 200 uranium stock.

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Technology Shares

Down 45% in 8 months, why this ASX 200 tech stock 'now looks attractive'

| Bernd Struben

Down 45% since March, this investing expert sees good value in the ASX 200 tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price taking a tumble on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are taking a fall today. Let’s find out why.

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Industrials Shares

This $23 billion ASX 200 stock is surging 6% while the market sinks. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock is shrugging off the wider market sell down today and racing higher. But why?

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Resources Shares

The Mineral Resources share price just slumped another 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Mineral Resources shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is racing 8% higher on record production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium share racing higher on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is already up 64% in November!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 tech stock is surging higher this month. But why?

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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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