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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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ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

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

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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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Should you sell your Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you sell your Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares or hold on for its dividend?

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Can 2017's biggest dogs on the ASX lead the pack in the new year?

| Brendon Lau

If you are hunting for bargains among the worst performing large cap stocks of 2017, read this first!

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Why this top fund manager won't touch bank stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Brendon Lau

Australia's favourite big bank stocks are in for a tough 2018 and Hyperion Asset Management outlines reasons to stay away…

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Should you ignore Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia's 10% yield?

| Brendon Lau

You'd be hard pressed to find a midcap financial stock with a yield over 10%. But is Genworth Mortgage Insurance…

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Is it time to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price has underperformed in 2017. Should you snap up shares now?

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How Australia and New Zealand Banking Group could return billions to shareholders in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is expected to return billions to shareholders in 2018 that is funded from…

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6 top ASX shares to reinvest your bank dividends into next week

| James Mickleboro

Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares and five others could be great places to reinvest your Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Why I think the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price could underperform

| Brendon Lau

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) response to the AUSTRAC investigation has raised more concerns for shareholders and the stock…

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3 dividend shares for your watch list

| Steve Holland

With interest rates going nowhere it’s time to look at some more dividend shares…

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Why it pays to be a stock picker

| James Middleweek

2017 hasn't been the year it might have been for index trackers. I examine why, and the lessons investors can…

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Why I would buy Westpac Banking Corp shares

| James Mickleboro

I think the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is good value now…

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3 big AGMs to watch this week

| Steve Holland

As the AGM season continues, there’s a few this week that directors will be glad to see the back of.

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Broker gives 4 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has further to fall

| Brendon Lau

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is bouncing back today after yesterday's fall. But there are reasons to think the gains…

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Drain the swamp: PM orders royal commission into banks & financial services

| Tom Richardson

Should National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shareholders be worried?

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Drain the swamp: Why the banks are facing a potential Royal Commission

| Tom Richardson

Should big bank shareholders worry about a Royal Commission?

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen 4.5% this year. Are its shares cheap enough to buy now?

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd reached its record breaking $100 share price

| Kevin Gandiya

Why Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has finally cracked the $100 mark.

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Is APRA looking to clamp down on bank profitability again?

| Sean O'Neill

The latest comments from APRA, if turned into regulation, could hurt lending at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and peers.

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Can this year's best performing bank deliver in 2018?

| Brendon Lau

Most investors have probably overlooked the best performing bank of 2017. But it would be a mistake to keep ignoring…

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia 's angry shareholders want answers

| Steve Holland

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is facing attacks from many fronts. Now shareholders have taken a swipe.

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My top dividend buy this week: Macquarie Group Ltd

| Kevin Gandiya

This week’s top dividend buy for me is Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG). It is a global provider of banking, financial…

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Is it time to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is down almost 4% this year. Is it time to…

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Why the Moelis Australia Ltd share price has doubled in 2017

| Tom Richardson

Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX:MOE) is winning more work in the capital markets deal-strucuturing space.

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Why Westpac Banking Corp and ANZ Bank shares are in the red today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price are lower…

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S&P/ASX 200 closes the week above 6000 – where to next?

| Ian Crane

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has finished the week above 6,000 for the first time since 2008.

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Why Janus Henderson Group shares look a buy

| Tom Richardson

Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) shares hit a record high today.

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Should you buy BT Investment Management Ltd today?

| Tom Richardson

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) shares are up 400% in 5 years, but can it continue?

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Why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia is the best big bank share to buy

| Tom Richardson

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) may escape the AUSTRAC storm more easily than expected.

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp shares today?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has tumbled lower this week. Is it time to snap up shares?

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Westpac Banking Corp shares are falling on a profit miss

| Chris Coe

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is down after full year results are slightly under expectations in a challenging…

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Here's how the S&P/ASX 200 hits 6,000 points in 2017

| Ian Crane

The S&P ASX200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index has risen 4.5% over the last month.

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Why the Bank of Queensland Limited share price is down 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price has tumbled 5% lower today. Here’s what you need to know…

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National Australia Bank Ltd posts a $6.6 billion cash profit: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch today after the bank posted a $6.6 billion…

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Is it time to consider the Westpac Banking Corp share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has done well in FY18.

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd shares tumble lower on soft outlook

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price has tumbled lower following the regional bank’s annual general meeting. Here’s…

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Is Westpac Banking Corp facing a shareholder class action?

| Steve Holland

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has agreed to settle its rate-rigging dispute with ASIC. Where does that leave Westpac Banking…

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Why the Macquarie Group Ltd share price just hit a record high

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is planning a $1 billion share buyback.

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Why I won't buy big bank shares like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Chris Coe

Bank stocks offer good yields, but should you buy the likes of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) for the long term?

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Top broker downgrades Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price may have peaked according to one leading broker…

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Why I'm a buyer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Ian Crane

FY2017 cash profit at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) rose 18% to $6.938b.

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