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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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Energy Shares

3 reasons to buy Woodside shares today

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager has three reasons to be bullish on Woodside shares.

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Share Gainers

This ASX lithium stock just rocketed 63%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX lithium stock through the roof on Monday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

On the hunt for dividend income? This ASX 200 stock beats Woolworths and Coles shares

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths and Coles shares are popular for passive income, but don’t overlook this ASX 200 stock.

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Resources Shares

Why this leading fund manager is backing Mineral Resources shares

| Bernd Struben

Is it time to buy the steep dip on Mineral Resources shares?

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium share slides following 39% quarterly revenue plunge

| Bernd Struben

Market conditions continue to pressure the ASX lithium miner.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just reported a 21% revenue jump

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has had a strong start to the new financial year.

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Dividend Investing

$8,000 a year in passive income from an $8k ASX 200 investment? Here's how I'd go about it

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing like sitting back and watching that passive income roll in.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $6,000 of Woolworths shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've banked!

| Bernd Struben

You may be surprised how much Woolworths’ passive income payments boost your long-term returns.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these three ASX 200 shares flying higher this week.

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Share Fallers

Down 36% in 3 weeks, why is the Mineral Resources share price getting hammered again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down Mineral Resources shares again on Friday.

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AI Stocks

Why the Tesla share price leapt 22% last night

| Bernd Struben

Tesla shares surged higher overnight. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price leaping 6% higher on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are burning bright today. But why?

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Retail Shares

Up 112% in a year, why is this ASX 300 stock rocketing again today?

| Bernd Struben

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

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price lifts off as Finniss restart studies remain on track

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares are getting a boost following the miner’s September quarterly update.

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Gold

Northern Star share price slips on rising costs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Northern Star shares today.

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Retail Shares

2 top ASX All Ords retail shares set for more outperformance: WAM

| Bernd Struben

Up 31% and 61% in a year, these ASX retail shares look set for more outperformance in 2025.

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How to invest

How timing the market can cost you big dollars

| Bernd Struben

And one simple way ASX investors can avoid the urge...

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Industrials Shares

How a fading El Nino makes this ASX 200 stock a buy

| Bernd Struben

Tech improvements and favourable weather could drive this ASX 200 stock to new heights.

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Technology Shares

Down 20% in a week are WiseTech shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Is today an opportune time to buy WiseTech shares?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares diving on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the mining stocks following their updates. But why?

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Energy Shares

2 ASX uranium shares releasing big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX uranium miners are eyeing growing global markets.

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Bank Shares

This ASX 200 bank stock is up 38% in a year. Time to 'cash in some gains'?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 bank could have a tricky year ahead, according to this leading fund manager.

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Gold

Buying ASX 200 gold stocks? You'll want to see CBA's 2025 gold price forecast!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold producers are enjoying all-time high gold prices. But will it last?

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX 200 tech stock is 'just too cheap'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are significantly undervaluing this ASX 200 tech stock, according to a leading fund manager.

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Financial Shares

Up 119% in a year, here's why this ASX financial stock is rocketing again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are optimistic about the outlook for this soaring ASX financial stock.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech stock in hot water again amid new share sales revelations

| Bernd Struben

Investors are following WiseTech CEO Richard White’s lead and selling the stock today.

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Technology Shares

Why did this ASX 200 tech stock just plunge 12%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are selling down the tech stock today. But why

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Share Gainers

$6,000 invested in this ASX 200 stock 5 years ago is now worth $84,000!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought this growth stock five years ago have achieved remarkable gains.

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Resources Shares

Why these 'positive developments' make Lynas shares a buy right now

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager is looking beyond Lynas’ big FY 2024 profit fall.

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AI Stocks

Up 279% in a year, why I think DroneShield shares can keep soaring higher

| Bernd Struben

I think DroneShield shares could retest their record highs as early as next year.

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Resources Shares

Does this concerning metric mean it's time to sell Mineral Resources shares?

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources shares are catching headwinds on several fronts.

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Retail Shares

ASX 300 stock in the hot seat on 23% profit fall forecast

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 300 stock amid expectations of a sharp profit fall.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price marching higher on $44 billion Samarco settlement news

| Bernd Struben

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is marching higher today. Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) mining…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How Treasury Wine shares are leading the charge back into China

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine has been quick off the mark to return to the Chinese market.

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Share Market News

Is a pre-Christmas RBA interest rate cut now off the table?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX investors expect the first RBA interest rate cut before Christmas?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks shining bright as the gold price hits new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

The soaring gold price has helped ASX 200 gold stocks race ahead of the benchmark this year

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Financial Shares

This ASX All Ords share just reported a 24% leap in a key metric

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock completed a key transaction in September.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which top 100 ASX stock is venturing off to the Nasdaq

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what’s going on with its United States listing plan.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just crash 17%?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are getting hammered on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

3 reasons Pilbara Minerals shares are 'very attractively priced'

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares could be poised for a big turnaround.

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