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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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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upped their ratings for these four ASX All Ords shares.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 nosedive on the latest Aussie unemployment figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors weren’t pleased with the latest Aussie jobs data. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX 200 uranium stock is a buy: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Down 12% in a year, this ASX 200 uranium producer could be poised for a big turnaround.

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Earnings Results

Santos share price lifts as 2024 free cash flow hits US$1.5 billion

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors appear pleased with Santos’ latest operations update.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price just leap 12%?

| Bernd Struben

The AMP share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why it 'may be prudent' to take profit on Guzman y Gomez shares now

| Bernd Struben

The valuation of Guzman y Gomez shares is looking stretched, according to this leading fundie.

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BNPL shares

Would you be crazy to buy Zip shares at $2.90?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have rocketed 904% in a year. Is it too late to buy?

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Bank Shares

It's an important day for CBA shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Australia's biggest bank is making news today.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could still be trading near bargain levels, according to this leading fundie.

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Energy Shares

Why these 3 ASX uranium stocks are making big news today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX uranium stocks are grabbing investor attention today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price charging higher amid improving FY 2025 outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up Bank of Queensland shares on Wednesday.

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How to invest

5 easy ways to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how we can imitate Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this leading fund manager says buy Woolworths shares

| Bernd Struben

Are Woolworths shares set to rebound?

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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Record Highs

Boom! The ASX 200 just rocketed to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent the benchmark into uncharted territory.

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Travel Shares

Why this fund manager says it's time take profits on Qantas shares

| Bernd Struben

The Flying Kangaroo could be in for some turbulence ahead.

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Materials Shares

ASX 300 lithium stock lifts off following quarter of 'significant milestones'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 lithium stock is racing ahead of the benchmark today.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $92 in monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 dividend stock has lifted its annual passive income payouts for more than 10 years running.

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Materials Shares

Why ASX lithium stocks could run on China's BIG move

| Bernd Struben

After a strong month, can China help ASX lithium shares deliver longer-term outsized gains?

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy Mineral Resources shares today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources shares have gained 36% in the past three weeks.

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Technology Shares

Is the market too optimistic on DroneShield shares?

| Bernd Struben

Is it time to take profit on DroneShield shares?

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Resources Shares

What in the world is happening with China and ASX 200 mining stocks?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks have been on a wild ride as investors try to outguess China’s government.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Web Travel share price just crash 32%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is up 0.3% at this same time.

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Dividend Investing

Put $10,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $10,000 in annual passive income

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim for $10,000 of annual passive income from this ASX 200 dividend stock.

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International Stock News

3 beaten-up US stocks Aussie investors are buying the dip on

| Bernd Struben

Aussie investor interest in these sold-off US stocks surged over the past quarter.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent these three stocks flying higher. Let’s find out why.

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Record Highs

S&P 500 cracks another new record high: Can US stocks keep charging higher?

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the S&P 500 to a new all-time high. Now what?

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Materials Shares

Why this OTHER ASX lithium stock is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Up 107% in a month, investors just sent this ASX lithium stock surging again!

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Financial Shares

Up 87% in a year, why is this ASX 200 stock charging higher on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

This high flying ASX 200 company is charging higher again today. But why?

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price is up 37% in a month. Should you sell now?

| Bernd Struben

Should ASX investors sell the rebound in Core Lithium shares?

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Share Gainers

Three soaring ASX 300 shares just upgraded by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect more gains ahead from these high-flying ASX 300 shares.

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Energy Shares

Why this $9.9 billion ASX 100 stock just surged 6%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 100 stock on Wednesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why ASX 200 bank shares like CBA are surging on disappointing China stimulus

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been snapping up ASX 200 bank stocks following China’s stimulus announcement.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX biotech stock just rocketed 25% on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Here are all the details.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy AMP shares today for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Are AMP shares a good buy to earn passive income?

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Investing Strategies

Should I invest in ASX shares or US stocks?

| Bernd Struben

This new survey reveals a marked shift in Aussie investors’ US stock and ASX share holdings.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price just tumble 5%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the BHP share price tumbling in afternoon trade on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy stocks? Here's ANZ's outlook on the soaring oil price

| Bernd Struben

The oil price has surged 13% in October, boosting Woodside and rival ASX 200 energy stocks. Now what?

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Share Fallers

This ASX energy stock just crashed 58%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy stock lost more than half its market value on Tuesday morning. But why?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price soars on new $13.5 million US Government deal

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up DroneShield shares on Tuesday.

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