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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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CBA shares: 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to sell

| Samantha Menzies

The banking giant's share price is climbing higher again today.

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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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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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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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Recent Bank Shares News

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3 reasons to buy Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Here's why Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) could be a shrewd buy right now.

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Why you should own these 2 banks instead of the Big 4

| Motley Fool Staff

The Big 4 Banks are the most widely held stocks on the market, but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Bank…

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Macquarie Group Ltd announces $8.2 billion Esanda acquisition

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is believed to be raising $400 million ahead of its purchase of Australia and New Zealand…

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Should you buy Bank of Queensland Limited for its record profit?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) have surged on its solid full year result and I see further upside…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 set to BOUNCE?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you haven't already, it's time to chuck quality stocks in the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AJXO) on your watchlist, according to…

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd thinks you should buy bank stocks now

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are poised to outperform in the near term, if history is any guide, and Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a ticking time bomb?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A threat from the west could have an impact on Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) enormous success.

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Why I'd buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group before National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) now looks relatively more attractively priced than all of its major peers.

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares set to rebound?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have snapped back today, is it time to go bargain hunting?

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3 reasons to hold National Australia Bank Ltd. shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) is a leading bank, offering a generous dividend yield.

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Will Macquarie Group Ltd launch a capital raising next week?

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is poised to undertake a capital raising that could top $1 billion if it wins the…

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3 reasons Aussies LOVE bank stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australian investors love stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC),…

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3 reasons to buy National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

For these 3 reasons, National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) appears to be worth buying.

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Is this the worst Big Bank stock?

| Brendon Lau

The Big Four bank stocks look very attractive despite the growing headwinds but one of them doesn't quite make the…

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The big four banks are getting cheaper: Time to buy?

| Mike King

With mouth-watering fully franked dividends grossing up to more than 8%, the big four are looking attractive

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Why investors should leave the past alone

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had a rough trot, but can it get back on top?

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announces new CEO

| Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) share price is up 1.6% today.

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Super-investor Carl Icahn warns of potential sharemarket catastrophe

| Tim McArthur

Investors are once again buying Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) but perhaps it's smarter to…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buying opportunity?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is back in the market's favour today.

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Is today a good day to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) last traded at these levels in October 2013.

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Macquarie Group Ltd aims for growth in China

| Sean O'Neill

Aged care businesses like Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) have been a fantastic investment here, and are likely to be so…

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is once again trading in the red today

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Is Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd a better bet than the 'Big Four'?

| Tim McArthur

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) is about to see the playing field levelled.

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3 reasons to hold Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares may be volatile, but it's long-term outlook is still positive.

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5 reasons why you should avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have fallen 25% since March

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Fresh warnings on cuts to Big Bank's dividends

| Brendon Lau

Morgan Stanley is forecasting a potential cut to dividends from our biggest mortgage lenders and the warning follows similar concerns…

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2018: D-day for Bank Shareholders

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Banks are cyclical, and one investment bank says that's going to hurt the dividends of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB),…

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1 ASX stock I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is offering a huge dividend, but over the long-term Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) has proven to…

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Broker warns that Big Four bank dividends are at risk of being cut

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in Australia's largest banks are in for a rude shock with Citi predicting that their dividends will be cut…

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How safe is your money in National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After a decade of under performance, can investors safely say National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is out of the woods?

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What a 5-year $10,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shareholders are still sitting very pretty, despite the recent dip in share price

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Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price is soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has led today's stock market rally

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Can National Australia Bank Ltd offload UK assets in volatile markets?

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) is determined not to let volatile markets or potential predators derail its plan to…

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares worth $38?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One analyst has a bold $38 price target on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares.

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Have the Big Four banks been oversold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is down 26%. Its rivals are all down more than 20%.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has been hit by a wave of negative investor sentiment.

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3 reasons to closely watch National Australia Bank Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has some appealing characteristics.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price dips: Is the bank a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have emerged from a trading halt

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares may be slightly outside the buy…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia falls $1.5 billion short in capital raising

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) raised just $1.5 billion from its offering to retail investors

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