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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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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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Broker slaps $95.60 price target on Macquarie Group Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares could head higher in 2016.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has exploded today and these four shares are enjoying the ride.

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CYBG PLC CDI 1:1: Why the Clydesdale Bank share price is going nuts today

| Tom Richardson

Shares in Clydesdale Bank (ASX:CYB) are going nut today.

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The easy way to value bank shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Is Westpac Banking Corp taking on more property risk than it can handle?

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) lowers the requirements for lending to property investors.

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Will Australia & New Zealand Banking Group sell its life insurance business?

| Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) may sell its life insurance business.

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Is it time to short Australia's Big Four Banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have been slammed over the last…

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Does Suncorp Group Ltd have the strategy to deliver market-thumping returns?

| Motley Fool Staff

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares face some challenges, but is there hidden upside to the insurer?

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IOOF Holdings Limited shares get hammered on market update

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) released its full year update which appears to have fallen short of market expectations, sending the…

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Here's why National Australia Bank Ltd. shares are getting crunched

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price is down 3.5%, while Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is UP!

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Australia's big four banks facing a looming time bomb

| Mike King

Australia's big four banks face an unprecedented threat from new apartments due for settlement within the next 24 months

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Is it time to buy Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd and Bank of Queensland Limited?

| James Mickleboro

Regional banks Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are underperforming the big four banks…

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3 dividend shares that smash term deposit rates

| Christopher Georges

With interest rates heading lower, investors should consider stocks like Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) to boost their investment…

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Down 34%: Is ANZ Banking Group a SELL?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is down, but is it out?

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Could the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6,000 points in 2016?

| Christopher Georges

Could the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) hit 6,000 points thanks to the RBA cutting Interest rates?

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5 reasons why Macquarie Group Ltd is a better buy than the big four banks

| Christopher Georges

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have rallied hard this week but I think there could be more to come.

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) recent results have failed to buoy the bank's share price.

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Which bank stands out from the crowd for the future?

| Mike King

Want to compare the relative recent performance of the big four banks? Here it is in 5 simple tables

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia the best bank share to own?

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares look the highest quality based on a range of metrics.

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Why the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price is getting crunched today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is down 4%.

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Which Australian Bank Has The Best Reputation?

| Claude Walker

No, it isn't the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA)...

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What to expect after the Westpac Banking Corp and ANZ Bank home loan fraud revelations

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have reportedly found hundreds of home loans on…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) quarterly earnings report provides further indications that bad debt charges have found a bottom.

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Forget Westpac Banking Corp and buy Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd instead

| James Mickleboro

Why I think Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) might be a better investment than Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) today.

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Banks or supermarkets: Which offer the best dividend growth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have big dividend yields,…

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Review: Is it time to SELL bank shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Macquarie Group Ltd…

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3 blue-chip ASX shares for the falling Australian dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochear Limited (ASX:COH), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF, or ISGLCOSTP CDI 1:1 (ASX:IXI), are…

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National Australia Bank Ltd. reports: 5 things you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) reported its half-year results showing a loss of $1.74 billion.

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3 reasons to be wary of ANZ Banking Group and Westpac Banking Corp shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) reported their results earlier this week.

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4 reasons why Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares soared 5.6% on Tuesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares defied all expectations.

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Are bank shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Buy these 4 ASX dividend shares before you buy the banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has just cut its dividend.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group reports: 5 things you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) this morning reported its half-year results. Here are five things you need to…

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Here's why Westpac, National Australia Bank Ltd. and ANZ Banking Group shares are falling today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are down more…

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Will these two big announcements be positive for bank shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Banks are under pressure today after Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) reported results, but these two events might make them a…

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Are the big four banks still the best source of dividends?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) both left their dividends unchanged.

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Westpac Banking Corp delivers flat dividend: what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) released its half-year results today with profits and impairment charges up and dividends flat.

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Are these massive dividend yields too good to be true?

| Christopher Georges

Investors need to be weary of shares offering dividend yields well beyond the market average.

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Is Macquarie Group Ltd still the millionaires' factory?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is set to announce full-year results later next week.

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Better buy: ANZ Banking Group or Woolworths Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) look cheap and offer big dividend yields.

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