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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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Westpac Banking Corp sells its Pacific Island banks: What shareholders need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is selling weaker prospects to focus on higher growth markets.

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In a low interest rate environment, it could be tempting to cash in on National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) huge…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Suncorp Group Ltd and Bank of Queensland Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s worth keeping an eye on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Bank of…

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2 solid dividend stocks for the long-term 

| Maxcoop

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are stalwart companies both offering tax effective fully franked dividends.

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are rallying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has hit yet another record all-time high today.

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After years of strong returns, can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) continue performing?

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4 stocks I'd buy in 2015 if I had $10,000

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could all outperform the market this…

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Are the big four banks' profits under threat from peer-to-peer lending?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A new way to finance personal loans could eat away at the bankers' earnings.

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Is Perpetual Limited running out of steam?

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) does not look like the kind of business to deliver out-sized returns.

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3 reasons Macquarie Group Ltd could be the best big bank in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The stars may be aligning for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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CSL Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Cochlear Limited: Which ASX stock will hit $100 first?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) was the last company to do it. Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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3 finance stocks that could shine in 2015: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and AMP Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 financials could be worth buying: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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Could the big four banks be a 'Buy' after all?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A prominent sharebroker has done a backflip on the big four banks. Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking…

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Macquarie Group Ltd jumps on profit upgrade: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Has Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) got what it takes to win big in the future?

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Investors take note: The professionals think these two ASX bank stocks are the best

| Andrew Mudie

Is there value in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) in 2015?

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BHP Billiton Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd tipped by Credit Suisse to outperform in 2015: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Restructuring and asset sales for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may be big catalysts for…

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Is the party over for Australia's big four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking…

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Don't buy National Australia Bank Ltd shares until you read this

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is the top pick amongst analysts.

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Is it time to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has dropped more than 4% this week. Should you take advantage?

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3 reasons to keep Australia and New Zealand Banking Group on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) isn't in the buy zone today but it's worth watching closely.

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4 signs you should sell Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had an excellent run but that mightn't continue for much longer.

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BHP Billiton Limited, Medibank Private Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) fall further? Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) surge higher? And can Medibank Private Ltd…

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Is it time to cash in on Westpac Banking Corp's 5.7% fully franked dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In this low interest rate environment, Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) 5.7% dividend yield is very tempting.

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3 reasons why National Australia Bank Ltd could outperform in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have long underperformed their peers but investors are hoping that will change in…

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3 reasons to be bullish on Macquarie Group Ltd in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Having outperformed its peers and the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO)(INDEX:^AXJO) in 2014, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) still has plenty to offer.

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Here's why I'll buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ANZ Banking Group when prices drop

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are two banks you should watch in…

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3 rock-solid dividend stocks for your watchlist: ANZ Banking Group, Suncorp Group Ltd and Bank of Queensland Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They mightn’t be standout buys today but it’s worth keeping an eye on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ),…

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What ASIC's investigation could mean for Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Sean O'Neill

Allegations that interest rate traders get paid like CEOs add some spice to the ASX investigation into potential market manipulation…

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Is it time to short Australia's big bank stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The share prices of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) don’t look cheap, but a fall…

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Will 2015 be another bumper year for Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has handily outperformed the market, but can it repeat its performance in 2015?

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Here's why 2015 will be the Year of the Dividend

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) continue their charge? Or is it time for some…

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Here's why I'm not buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors need to understand risk and control it by purchasing shares at a discount. Shares of Australia and New Zealand…

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Here's why the bull market may have further to run

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is rebounding strongly with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are booming today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has just smashed its previous all-time high.

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Why I'm not buying big bank stocks in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After a lacklustre year for Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Should you bank on Commonwealth Bank of Australia in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has delivered incredible returns, but can that trend really continue?

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3 reasons Australia's big bank stocks could keep falling in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia’s major banks, including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have fallen hard in…

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National Australia Bank Ltd moves closer to exiting UK market: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a keen focus on the local market, National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has divested another big portion of its…

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) appear the cheapest of the big banks,…

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Can these 3 stocks beat the ASX again next year? Macquarie Group Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have had a great year and could continue the trend in 2015: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Commonwealth…

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