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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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Bank Shares

Where in Australia will Warren Buffett invest next?

| Tim McArthur

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) has received Buffett's endorsement but it’s a guessing game who will be next.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This Fool thinks Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are not in…

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Why it's time to sell Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has made a strong recovery over the last fortnight, and investors should take advantage of…

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Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) looks to be the best value of the big banks.

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Which is the best dividend stock: Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Peter Stephens

Which of these 2 banks has the most appeal for income-seeking investors? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Australia and…

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S&P/ASX 200 breaches 5700 mark: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has breached the 5700 point mark, thanks in large part to Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Why I'd buy National Australia Bank Ltd. before Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Shares in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) seem to have more potential than those of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Bank Shares

IOOF Holdings Limited takes a beating from the market 

| Steven Macek

Shares in IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) trade down by as much as 20% amid calls for an ASIC investigation into improper dealings. 

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is surging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of Australian blue-chip stocks are climbing higher today, but few are rising as strongly as Commonwealth Bank of…

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FlexiGroup Limited CEO resigns: What it means for shareholders

| Andrew Mudie

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) is growing by acquisition, however, the departure of a revolutionary CEO could derail plans. Shareholders should be…

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Is ASX Ltd a buy?

| Matt Brazier

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) enjoys a monopoly, but will this continue?

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IOOF Holdings Limited crashes: What it means for shareholders and the sector

| Brendon Lau

The financial services firm crashed to a five-month low on allegations of misbehaviour. The stock looks temptingly cheap on fundamentals…

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3 reasons why National Australia Bank Ltd shares should be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is going through the a meaningful transition, but the success of its strategy remains unknown.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia to stem mortgage growth: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will take further steps to tighten its credit policies and stem the rate of growth…

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10 things to know before you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has fallen well below its recent high levels, and some analysts suggest it is a…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has soared on the back of strong gains from National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), BHP…

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Which one of the big four banks looks cheap?

| Mike King

is this bank worthy of a place in your portfolio now?

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Macquarie Group Ltd vs. the big banks: who represents better value?

| Brendon Lau

It's hard to imagine but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) could potentially generate safer and less volatile returns than the big…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited & Medibank Private Ltd: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Goldman Sachs believes now is the best time to buy shares in a decade. What does that mean for Commonwealth…

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) appears to be worth buying. Here's why.

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Big banks on fire as S&P/ASX 200 skyrockets: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are all firing today,…

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Is Warren Buffett set to buy a stake in Australian banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Warren Buffett has indicated his interest in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia…

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Should you buy Challenger Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) is a complex business to analyse.

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What Australian equities might interest Warren Buffett?

| Andrew Mudie

Warren Buffett’s interest in Australian banks appears to be helping shareholders in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) who are recouping some…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Warren Buffett's shortlist?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Has Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) become too cheap to ignore?

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Should you act on Commonwealth Bank of Australia's low share price today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has staged a minor recovery, but remains well below its recent high levels.

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3 stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Simon Chan

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a good prospect, what's the other two?

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3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

Adding a slice of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to your portfolio could be a wise move. Here's…

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp, Rio Tinto Limited and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A long-term investment in shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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How much are National Australia Bank Ltd shares REALLY worth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's been a bumpy ride for National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shareholders.

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Why BT Investment Management Ltd shares are frozen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have been placed in a trading halt as its largest shareholder, Westpac Banking…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd lifts S&P/ASX 200: What you need to now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has staged a minor recovery today, led by Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Westpac Banking…

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Will the RBA axe interest rates again in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA could be open to further interest rate cuts, and investors in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd surges on Berkshire Hathaway deal: Is the stock a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Warren Buffett's iconic company is buying a $500 million stake in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and has signed a…

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Is it time to sell Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd?

| Simon Chan

APRA's hard stance on investor loans could spell the end to high LVR investor loans. Is this a cue to…

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has managed to eke out a slight gain today, but has it finished its downwards…

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Could bank profitability on mortgages halve by 2017?

| Sean O'Neill

Proposed capital changes could have major follow-on effects for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Suncorp Group…

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S&P/ASX 200 recovery runs out of steam: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has returned to the red-zone, led by none other than Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), BHP…

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Here's a reminder of why your bank shares aren't bulletproof

| Tim McArthur

HSBC is laying off 50,000 employees and reorganising its business.

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

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have managed to re-find their flare.

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