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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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Resources Shares

Why BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares are ending the week on a high note

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares are all outpacing the ASX 200’s gains on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Appen share price leaping 18% without a word today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Appen shares soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Travel Shares

How this unexpected glut could fuel the Qantas share price into 2025

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are up 27% in 2024, and this unexpected glut could offer more tailwinds ahead.

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX uranium shares are going on an explosive run today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending ASX uranium shares rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Top broker forecasts Mineral Resources share price could soar another 30%

| Bernd Struben

Up 25% in two days, this leading broker thinks Mineral Resources shares have a lot more to give.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tanking on its CEO exit

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button as this leading media company looks for a new top dog.

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Opinions

Why I'd BUY this heavily shorted ASX share while it's under pressure

| Bernd Struben

Down 39% in 2024, short sellers think this ASX 200 share has further to fall. I think they’re wrong.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up 300 Westpac shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has increased its dividend payouts every year since 2020.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stocks pressured as the oil price takes another tumble. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down ASX 200 energy stocks today. But could they be set to rebound?

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares primed to surge 21% over the next year?

| Bernd Struben

Down 46% in 2024, this expert is tipping a big turnaround for Fortescue shares into 2025.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock lifts off on US$475 million Australian asset sale

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock aims to return more capital to shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Guess which high yielding ASX 200 stock is tipped for a 37% rally!

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect big things from this beaten down ASX 200 dividend stock in FY 2025.

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Dividend Investing

ANZ shares might be the pick of the bunch for passive income

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shares are often sought out by passive income investors. But are they the best of the big four bank…

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Investing Strategies

2 compelling ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

From biotech to mining, why this expert expects these two ASX 200 shares to outperform.

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Materials Shares

Which All Ords ASX lithium share is slowing up and downsizing today?

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are bidding down the ASX lithium share on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid OPEC production backflip

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Tuesday. But why?

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AI Stocks

Buy these 2 ASX 200 stocks to tap into this trillion-dollar AI opportunity

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution could fuel outsized growth opportunities for both these ASX 200 tech companies.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in focus as Australia 'runs out of time' on gas shortage 

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy companies like Woodside and Santos don’t just supply the domestic gas market.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price plunging 7% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Super Retail shares on Monday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price wavers as Opposition targets 'entrenched duopoly'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding Qantas shares up (and down) amid talk of a potential forced breakup with Jetstar.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $6,000 in Fortescue shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've mined

| Bernd Struben

The passive income Fortescue has paid since early 2021 has outweighed the ASX 200 miner’s share price retrace.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 reasons this boring ASX blue-chip share could be a steal deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock has dropped 17% since April, but this expert forecasts better days ahead.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy the dip on these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks?

| Bernd Struben

After three months of selling, are ASX 200 copper stocks now trading at bargain prices?

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares splutter on $3 billion cash refill

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Woodside shares amid a $3 billion funding announcement.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX dividend shares to quit work and live off passive income?

| Bernd Struben

How can I retire early on passive income from ASX dividend stocks?

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords gold stock 2 years ago, you'd now have $57,000!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in this top ASX All Ords gold miner have soared 850% in two years. But how?

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Energy Shares

The oil price just fell again. Time to buy beaten-down Woodside shares?

| Bernd Struben

Down 34% in 12 months, are Woodside shares now trading for a bargain?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just lifted their forecasts for these three ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Bought 500 ANZ shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ has a lengthy track record of paying two annual dividends per year.

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Energy Shares

Top broker forecasts 14% upside for this battered ASX 200 energy stock

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% since April, this leading broker sees brighter days ahead for the ASX 200 energy stock.

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Energy Shares

What on earth is happening with Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are selling down Woodside shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday. But why?

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Miner looking at a tablet.
Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock nosedives despite 'pivotal milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium stock is down more than 5% on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why BHP shares are now trading at an 'attractive entry level'

| Bernd Struben

Down 22% year to date, this expert says BHP shares have been oversold. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why this fund manager is selling Bank of Queensland shares

| Bernd Struben

This expert says it’s time to sell Bank of Queensland shares. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

One 'oversold' ASX 200 healthcare share to buy today

| Bernd Struben

After some big share price falls, is this ASX 200 healthcare stock trading for a bargain?

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Bank Shares

Is today 'an opportune' time to sell your NAB shares?

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have smashed the benchmark returns over the past year. Time to take profits?

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Healthcare Shares

Don't think CSL shares are exposed to AI? Think again

| Bernd Struben

CSL is embracing AI to supercharge efficiencies. But how?

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