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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

ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $10,000 worth of CBA shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've already banked

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons many passive income investors favour CBA shares.

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Bank Shares

Buying CBA shares? Here's what's happening at today's AGM

| Bernd Struben

CBA is holding its annual general meeting in Brisbane today. Let’s see what’s happening.

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Bank Shares

CBA vs Westpac: Which ASX bank is the better dividend stock right now?

| Leigh Gant

Dividend yields tell a different story when comparing these two banking giants.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ASX 200 banks: Which macroeconomic variables matter according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

The majority of absolute bank performance can be explained by four key factors.

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Dividend Investing

Are CBA shares still a good buy today for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Looking to earn passive income from ASX dividend stocks? Here’s my take on CBA shares.

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Bank Shares

The biggest buyers and sellers of ASX 200 bank stocks revealed

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie breaks down who’s been buying and who’s been selling the ASX 200 bank stocks.

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Resources Shares

Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

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Recent Bank Shares News

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Bank Shares

Would I be mad to buy more CBA shares near $160?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has come down quite a bit since June...

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Bank Shares

CBA shares down 16% since peak amid core advantages 'slowly being eroded'

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says CBA's competitive advantages are weakening.

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ shares go any higher after a 28% sizzle in 2025?

| Marc Van Dinther

Bank experts are measured and see modest declines.

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Bank Shares

ANZ hit with $250m fine for widespread misconduct and systemic risk failures

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank has received a record fine from the regulator.

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Bank Shares

4% yield: Is NAB's dividend safe?

| Sebastian Bowen

An expert says NAB's cherished dividend might be under threat.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a great day to own ANZ and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

These banks are making their shareholders happy today. But how?

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in ANZ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

The big 4 bank's shares have climbed higher recently.

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Bank Shares

How many CBA shares do I need to buy for $1,000 of annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what it would take to make $1,000 of annual income from the biggest bank.

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Bank Shares

Is there opportunity in 2026 outside the big four bank shares?

| Aaron Bell

Do you own these bank shares?

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Bank Shares

Want to know how much CBA is expected to grow profit in FY26?

| Tristan Harrison

Will FY26 be an even more profitable year for CBA?

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Bank Shares

$5,000 in CBA shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Has Australia's largest bank delivered the goods for investors this year?

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Resources Shares

Why this fundie is backing ASX mining shares over banks in 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Wilson Asset Management lead portfolio manager Matthew Haupt explains his views.

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Broker Notes

How will interest rate hikes impact the big four ASX banks like CBA shares?

| Bernd Struben

If the RBA hikes interest rates in 2026, what will that mean for ANZ, Westpac, NAB, and CBA shares?

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Bank Shares

Why is everyone talking about NAB shares on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares are grabbing ASX investor interest today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Down 20% since November, are Bendigo Bank shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert delivers his outlook for Bendigo Bank shares.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in Westpac shares at the start of 2025 is now worth….

| Samantha Menzies

The big 4 bank's shares have tumbled over the past month.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has fallen 19% since June, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the bank?

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Bank Shares

Up 22% in a year! The red-hot ANZ share price is smashing CBA, Westpac and NAB shares

| Aaron Bell

Why has the ANZ share price risen so much this year?

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this big bank a major dividend opportunity for income-focused investors?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac shares paid 153 cents per share in dividends in 2025 and are tipped to pay 155 cents in 2026.

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Bank Shares

This bank's shares could deliver double-digit returns analysts say

| Cameron England

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's major deal announced this week makes strategic sense, the team at Jarden says.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

The banking giant has released its corporate calendar for the 2026 financial year.

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Bank Shares

ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

Down 8% and 11% in November – Is this the start of a long slide for NAB and CBA shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

These banks had an awful month.

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's how the bank aims to cement its market leading business

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares could gain long-term support from the bank’s latest strategic shift.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares fall despite RACQ deal

| James Mickleboro

The regional bank has announced a major deal with RACQ Bank.

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Opinions

Westpac versus CBA shares: Which bank is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you weighing up buying shares in these two banking giants?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares are lagging the other big banks: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Here's Macquarie's take on the bank's shares.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a good buy amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts deliver their verdicts on the outlook for CBA shares.

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Bank Shares

Why does the CBA share price keep falling? – Expert

| Aaron Bell

After falling 20% recently, are CBA shares a buy?

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares get smashed in November?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares plunged more than 11% in November. But why?

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Bank Shares

$20,000 invested in CBA shares a year ago is now worth….

| Samantha Menzies

CBA shares have tumbled recently, and investors are getting nervous.

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Bank Shares

Here is how Morgans rates the big four ASX 200 bank shares

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are crumbling while Westpac, National Australia Bank, and ANZ have hit new historical highs.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares crash 20% in November: Are they a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The shares have taken a beating this month.

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Bank Shares

Buy this ASX bank share instead of the 'big four': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares have tumbled in FY26 while ANZ, Westpac, and NAB reached all-time share price highs this month.

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Bank Shares

Why this ASX bank stock could be the best buy in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts think of the stock.

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Bank Shares

Invested in NAB shares? Here are the key dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the big dates (including dividend announcements) to diarise for 2026.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares are crashing today on 'very disappointing' deficiencies

| Bernd Struben

Bendigo Bank shares are getting hammered on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Bank Shares

This is the price at which I would buy CBA shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We know CBA is cheaper, but is it cheap yet?

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Bank Shares

$20,000 of ANZ shares can net me a $1,220 passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

This bank could continue to provide large dividends.

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