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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

Here's everything you need to know about the new CBA dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's latest dividend is a doozy.

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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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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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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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Recent Bank Shares News

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Should you buy Newcrest Mining Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd or Westpac Banking Corp?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Why choosing what to buy using share trading statistics won’t help you find value.

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Why you should avoid buying shares in ANZ Bank

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

‘Professional’ management and skewed incentives usually result in unhappy returns.

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Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank reports: Is CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 a bargain?

| James Mickleboro

CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX:CYB) reported a reasonably solid third quarter. After its Brexit decline is it a bargain now?

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Why the Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) reported its fourth quarter results to the market this morning.

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Why you should buy Westpac Banking Corp before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season is upon us and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has been tipped to disappoint. Should you invest in…

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ANZ Bank's High Court win is bad news for consumers

| Mike King

Banks allowed to charge high fees after court case dismissed

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Which bank shares you should own for dividend yield?

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) are the pick…

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This hidden crisis could be about to slam into the property market

| Mike King

High rise apartment prices could be set to plunge

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3 shares with higher dividend yields than Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Christopher Georges

Interest rates could be on their way down so investors might want to consider high-yielding shares like Macquarie Group Ltd…

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3 catalysts to turn AMP Limited's share price around

| Robert Stephens

These 3 factors could boost AMP Limited’s (ASX:AMP) share price performance.

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp for its market-beating dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) a good investment today or one to avoid?

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Why bank shares could head downhill in financial year 2017

| Tom Richardson

Is Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) right to be bullish on European banks?

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Is there value in Westpac Banking Corp and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have risen strongly in the last week and…

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Why this fund manager is steering clear of the banks

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Additional capital raisings are set to further dampen any growth in earnings at the big four banks.

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Big four banks face 5 key risks which could see share prices plunge

| Mike King

Banks' share prices could be about to get a whole lot cheaper

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Why the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price could climb higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have climbed almost 6% this week. Could they still climb higher?

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Attention Homeowners: Higher interest rates are coming

| Mike King

If Australia loses its AAA credit rating, the big four banks could be forced to pay higher funding costs

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ASIC's court claims could shatter big banks' reputations for good

| Tom Richardson

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

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Why I'm banking on Westpac Banking Corp shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are still down around 5% post-Brexit. Is now the time to invest?

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Macquarie Group Ltd identifies best big Australian bank to buy

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) reportedly like this big four bank more than the others.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) looks cheaper than it has for a number of years

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Better buy: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group or Westpac Banking Corp?

| James Mickleboro

Both Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) provide market-beating dividends. But which is the…

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4 reasons why bank shares have been smashed in 2016

| Christopher Georges

Here are four reasons why the big four banks have disappointed investors since the start of the year.

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Why the big banks could be forced into capital raisings of $17.5 billion

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares lost 7.5% last time…

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Why Henderson Group and Macquarie Group shares are getting slammed

| Tom Richardson

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are under pressure as the UK pound falls.

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Big four banks' shares slide as royal commission chances grow

| Mike King

A royal commission to investigate banks' conduct appears more likely as election results stream in

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

| James Mickleboro

After falling 28% in 12 months, could Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) be in bargain territory now?

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Big four banks: More capital required says APRA

| Mike King

Big four banks will need to hold more capital says regulator - which could impact on earnings and dividends

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How a Labor party victory would be bad for bank shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

Investors might see the much-hyped Royal Commission into Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), which would…

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Are the ASX's top 20 shares in bargain territory?

| Christopher Georges

After a terrible 12 months, are the top 20 shares now undervalued compared to the rest of the market?

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp for its monster 6.4% dividend?

| James Mickleboro

If you don’t already have significant exposure to the banking sector, then I believe an investment in Westpac Banking Corp…

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Bank shares smashed! Will FY 2017 be better?

| Tim McArthur

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) was the best relative performer amongst bank shares - down 11% for the year.

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Is Macquarie Group Ltd headed for a downgrade?

| Motley Fool Staff

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) looks to be facing significant headwinds arising from the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

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Sell Everything? How Brexit can really shatter share markets

| Tom Richardson

European banks crashed up to 20% overnight in what looks an ominous omen for global equity markets.

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Lessons for Australian bank shareholders from the Brexit

| Mike King

UK banks' share prices hammered in aftermath of Brexit. Could the same happen in Australia?

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CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 slammed: Clydesdale Bank shares down 30% in 3 days

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Brexit continues to take its toll on Clydesdale Bank plc (ASX:CYB) shares.

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National Australia Bank Ltd joins big three to ban foreign property buyers

| Mike King

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) finally moves to block foreign buyers with no domestic income

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Brexit update: Are bank shares a BARGAIN?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Has Brexit created a bargain buying opportunity in the form of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC),…

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Brexit Fallout: 6 ASX shares investors might want to avoid

| Christopher Georges

A number of blue chip shares will be in the spotlight this week including QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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Are CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 the best shares to buy for a Bremain vote?

| Rachit Dudhwala

CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX:CYB) could be a big winner if Britain remains in the EU.

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