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Bank Shares

Here's where you'll find out all the news about ASX listed bank shares.

Get the latest thoughts and opinions on big 4 bank stocks, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corporation, National Australia Bank, and ANZ Bank.

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Bank Shares

UBS reveals which ASX 200 bank shares are the most attractive before their results

| Tristan Harrison

Are any of the banks buys heading into their reporting season?

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Dividend Investing

Why are ASX investors so obsessed with dividends?

| Bernd Struben

Dividends from ASX shares have helped many investors outperform the broader market.

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Bank Shares

If you'd bought $10,000 of Westpac shares in January 2022, here's what you'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

A $10,000 investment in Westpac shares two years ago would be worth a good bit more today.

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Share Market News

Here's my favourite ASX 200 bank stock for October

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for a couple of key reasons.

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Bank Shares

If I buy $10,000 of BOQ shares right now, how much passive income might I receive in the next 12 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does this bank really offer a dividend yield above 7% right now?

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Earnings Results

CBA share price on watch amid $10.2b FY23 cash profit

| James Mickleboro

CBA has released its FY 2023 results. How do they stack up?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares outperform over the month amid 'heavy lifting for the RBA'

| Bernd Struben

The big four ASX 200 bank shares may be helping the RBA in its inflation battle.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price sinks 5% on 'substantially down' profits

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has had a tough start to the new financial year.

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Recent Bank Shares News

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as iron ore jumps: Is now the time to buy beaten down stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up almost 1% thanks to strong gains from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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8 top ASX stocks that look cheaper than the banks

| Andrew Mudie

The big four banks look fair value at the moment but have limited upside and plenty of downside. I prefer…

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2 of my favourite finance stocks: Macquarie Group Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

These 2 finance stocks look set to post stellar returns: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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3 blue-chip ASX stocks I'm not buying today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In my opinion, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are…

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S&P/ASX 200 rebounds from deep dive: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell by 1.6% earlier but has recovered thanks to BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue…

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Should you buy Macquarie Group Ltd right now?

| Sean O'Neill

Price falls, foreign earnings, a flat growth forecast…do they represent a buying opportunity for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares?

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Big four banks heavily exposed to investors

| Mike King

Has Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) overexposed itself to property investor loans?

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Wesfarmers Ltd: Which is the better dividend stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For income, I'd buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares before National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB).

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd drops on market update: Is it a buy?

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) posts another month of net institutional outflows.

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Why now is the time to sell National Australia Bank Ltd.

| John Hopkins

National Australia Bank Ltd.’s (ASX:NAB) recent $5.5 billion capital raising is simply not enough. Here’s why it’s time to sell.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia rises 1.4%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is trading at its highest price in two months.

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Westpac Banking Corp soars 3.2%: Is it cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have rallied hard despite no company-specific news.

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) remained unchanged with Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) leading the…

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Are big bank profits set to fall even as interest rates stay at record lows?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank shares are soaring today as investors brush aside worries about Greece and the Chinese share market bubble. But…

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Should you buy these high-yielding stocks?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) are showing healthy dividend yields but should you own…

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is transforming its focus away from the UK and USA to focus solely on local…

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Should you grease your portfolio with these 3 great dividend stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

100% Australian made. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) are now better value…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares fall: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of super regional bank, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have fallen 1.9% to trade below $32.

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3 reasons why National Australia Bank Ltd deserves to be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has a big dividend and is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation.

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has stuttered as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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Should you bank on Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are trading at their highest price in two months.

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Is it time to sell Westpac Banking Corp, ANZ Banking Group and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In my opinion, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are not…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.3%, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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Should you own Commonwealth Bank of Australia in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares rose just 5.3% during the 2015 financial year, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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A wipeout for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has crashed 2.2%, with companies like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Telstra Corporation…

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5 reasons why I'm buying FlexiGroup Limited

| Christopher Georges

The share price of FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) has been hammered over the last week but it appears like a typical…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited & CSL Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While investors remain hesitant to buy shares, is now the time to stock up on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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IOOF Holdings Limited brushes it under the carpet  

| Tom Richardson

The problems for IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) should be a lesson for the public everywhere.

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Where in Australia will Warren Buffett invest next?

| Tim McArthur

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) has received Buffett's endorsement but it’s a guessing game who will be next.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This Fool thinks Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are not in…

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Why it's time to sell Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has made a strong recovery over the last fortnight, and investors should take advantage of…

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Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) looks to be the best value of the big banks.

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Which is the best dividend stock: Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Peter Stephens

Which of these 2 banks has the most appeal for income-seeking investors? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Australia and…

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S&P/ASX 200 breaches 5700 mark: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has breached the 5700 point mark, thanks in large part to Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Why I'd buy National Australia Bank Ltd. before Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Shares in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) seem to have more potential than those of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Bank Shares

IOOF Holdings Limited takes a beating from the market 

| Steven Macek

Shares in IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) trade down by as much as 20% amid calls for an ASIC investigation into improper dealings. 

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is surging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of Australian blue-chip stocks are climbing higher today, but few are rising as strongly as Commonwealth Bank of…

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FlexiGroup Limited CEO resigns: What it means for shareholders

| Andrew Mudie

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) is growing by acquisition, however, the departure of a revolutionary CEO could derail plans. Shareholders should be…

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Is ASX Ltd a buy?

| Matt Brazier

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) enjoys a monopoly, but will this continue?

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IOOF Holdings Limited crashes: What it means for shareholders and the sector

| Brendon Lau

The financial services firm crashed to a five-month low on allegations of misbehaviour. The stock looks temptingly cheap on fundamentals…

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