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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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National Australia Bank Ltd or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group: Which is the better buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has a better track record and growth prospects, but could National Australia Bank…

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Westpac Banking Corp hits a new all-time high: Will it go higher?

| Tim McArthur

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) isn't the only blue-chip stock hitting fresh highs.

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The 5 charts Westpac Banking Corp shareholders need to see

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here's what all investors need to know about Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Here's why I'm avoiding Westpac Banking Corp shares and you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) CEO Ian Narev has issued a sobering warning for all bank shareholders, including Westpac Banking…

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Mortgage Choice Limited reports: Is it time to buy this mortgage broker?

| Sean O'Neill

A decent first half is a good full-year omen for investors in Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC).

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3 reasons I'm not buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) isn't in the buy zone today.

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3 reasons to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following the herd into the shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) could be…

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd doubles half-year profit: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

International investment management company Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) once again gains big from rising overseas markets.

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AMP Limited reports full-year results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) continues to progress in turning around its business.

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Is this as good as it gets for Australia's Big Four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are things really as good as they seem for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Westpac…

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Westpac Banking Corp cans deal with Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

| Mike King

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) loses 14% of premiums after Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) cancels agreement

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Here's why Macquarie Group Ltd has popped higher today

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has upgraded expectations for earnings growth.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is down 3.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is trading just above $90, down from nearly $94 yesterday

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are sinking today

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares sink 3.6%

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has continued to post profit growth into 1Q15 but how long will it…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's CEO offloads shares: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There are numerous reasons why executives might sell their shares, but why is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) CEO selling…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock strike $100 in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is sitting less than 8% below $100.

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Here's what shareholders need to know about Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd today

| Tim McArthur

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) has reported double-digit profit growth but are National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia…

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Will Insurance Australia Group Ltd increase its dividend this reporting season?

| Andrew Mudie

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shareholders could expect a small dividend increase.

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Mortgage Choice Limited: The market's most overlooked dividend stock 

| Motley Fool Staff

If you’re looking for yield, Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) is a great addition to your portfolio. 

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd reports on February 24: Here's what shareholders should know

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) will report full-year earnings on February 24 and investors have a great reason to be…

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3 reasons why big bank shares could crash

| Mike King

It only takes 1 reason for Australia's big bank shares to crash

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Suncorp Group Ltd reports: what does it mean for investors?

| Regan Pearson

Everything you need to know about Suncorp Group Ltd's (ASX: SUN) half year earnings.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's massive warning for bank shareholders

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) reports record interim profit of $4.6 billion and juicy dividend, but investors need to focus…

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Here's what you need to know from Commonwealth Bank of Australia's half-year report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) delivered another record profit, but there's a "significant economic threat" looming which could impact its…

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Ripe for low interest rates: Your instant 5 ASX dividend stock-portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beat low interest rates with companies such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia deliver a big dividend increase?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How the market reacts to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s interim results will depend on its dividend.

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Should you buy these 3 finance stocks? Insurance Australia Group Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Suncorp Group…

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3 big things to watch for when Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are expecting big things from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) this year.

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3 reasons to hold Macquarie Group Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Improving global markets, ample growth opportunities, a conservative balance sheet and a generous dividend make Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) a…

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CEO Patrick Snowball oversaw the turnaround of Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and investors can look forward to further earnings and…

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Are the big four banks ripping off homeowners?

| Mike King

Big four mortgage rates still much higher than smaller alternative lenders. Homeowners could save thousands

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia and CSL Limited: Which will be the first $100 stock?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is leading CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) to $100 a share, but could next week's earnings results…

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National Australia Bank Ltd. reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) has delivered its first quarter results: How do they look?

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3 shockingly honest reasons I'm not buying National Australia Bank Ltd or Westpac Banking Corp shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There'll come a better time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) just got even more popular.

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Australia's biggest banks slash lending rates: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have both responded to the RBA's surprise interest rate cut.

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3 solid buy and hold stocks to build long-term wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are good choices for growth.

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4 top ASX dividend stocks to buy and 4 to avoid in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Following the RBA's rate cut decision, dividend yields just became a whole lot more important. Where do companies like Telstra…

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RBA cuts interest rates to 2.25%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Reserve Bank of Australia has shocked the market with its first interest rate cut in 18 months. Here's what…

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