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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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Here's what to expect from your bank shares this week

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National…

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What you need to know about the big banks ahead of reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The half-year bank reporting season kicks off next week and this season could be one of the gloomiest we've had…

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2 shares I'd buy with $10,000 and why I'm avoiding Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Sean O'Neill

A decent yield, reasonable growth, defensive characteristics and a bargain price make Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 on the verge of a major wobble?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has fallen for the third-straight session, led by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Fortescue Metals Group…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is down 2.5% while its major rivals have also fallen between 2.3% and 3%.

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Could the big four banks really issue shares at a time of record profitability?

| Sean O'Neill

More importantly if they do, should you take up shares in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC),…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) were amongst the heaviest hit…

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5 things you need to know about BT Investment Management Ltd's half year report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have continued to trade flat despite a large fall in half-year profit.

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3 reasons not to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had an incredible run, but can the rally really continue?

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Will increased capital requirements put an end to the big banks' party?

| Joshua Anderson

David Murray's Financial Systems Inquiry and the upcoming Basel IV global banking standards are set to hit Australia & New…

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Read this before you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are up more than 10% in 2015 but down 10% this…

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Is IOOF Holdings Limited worth another look? 

| Rick Mooney

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) offers an opportunity to add a high-yield company in a defensive sector to your portfolio.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, National Australia Bank Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Has the 'search for yield' destroyed the valuations of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Telstra Corporation…

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Should you buy, hold or sell Telstra Corporation Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are offering big yields but are they good…

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5 signs that Commonwealth Bank of Australia is overvalued

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors seem to have cooled on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and for good reason.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a bargain or a value trap?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a tough few weeks for shareholders of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), but those who have held on…

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The S&P/ASX 200 jumps 1.3%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are leading the charge, but…

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10 blue-chip stocks I'm avoiding in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cyclical stocks such as Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as well as risky stocks like Qantas…

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Will Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd profit from the NSW storms?

| Tom Richardson

Diversified insurance provider Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) has provided an update to investors over the damage it expects…

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What does falling customer satisfaction mean for Australian banks?

| Joshua Anderson

Will lower satisfaction lead to customers ditching Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Here's why the RBA might hold off cutting interest rates in May

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and the Big Four banks have all been sold off recently. Is this…

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Which is the best money manager for long-term returns?

| Tom Richardson

BTT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) are among the contenders but who is the winner?

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares have slipped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have fallen below $91, down from a recent high of almost $97.

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Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past month Australian shares have been drifting lower. Should you pick up a bargain in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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National Australia Bank Ltd to sell US operations: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will sell another stake in Great Western Bancorp to focus on its core portfolio.

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How to profit from the booming superannuation industry

| Matt Brazier

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) are worth keeping an eye on.

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Are global markets headed for a GFC-style boom and bust?

| Sean O'Neill

A decision to cut Chinese banks' reserve requirements could have profound implications for everyone from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) to…

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Is it time to buy Austbrokers Holdings Limited?

| Simon Chan

Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) is against trading near its 52-week lows. Is now the time to snap up this high…

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Medibank Private Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With economic uncertainty on the rise, how are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Medibank Private…

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Is Magellan Financial Group Ltd a good buy for conservative investors?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time you positioned your portfolio more defensively, like Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG).

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Should you buy shares in Australia's biggest banks today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia…

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2 overvalued companies you should consider selling right now

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) look like value traps.

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Could strong jobs data mean no interest rate cut in May?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) both fell on the news.

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National Australia Bank Ltd cops record fine in UK: Should you be worried?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority has handed down a $40 million fine to Clydesdale Bank, a subsidiary of National…

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Here's why you should sell your bank shares now

| Joshua Anderson

At current elevated prices, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia…

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GPT Group CEO to lead Suncorp Group Ltd in 2015: Here's what shareholders must know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-running Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) CEO, Patrick Snowball, will depart the banking and insurance giant and be replaced by current…

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Could peer-to-peer lending harm your bank shares?

| Tim McArthur

Disruptive technologies and small nimble players such as Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) could increasingly win over consumers from the…

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Read this before you buy the banks

| Matt Brazier

Historically, Australia’s banks have been some of the best performing businesses on the ASX. Will this continue?

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Is Australia's dividend imputation system at risk?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are the dividends of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) in jeopardy?

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Here's why BTT Investment Management Ltd soared today

| Tom Richardson

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) has posted a strong start to 2015.

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