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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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Why I'm not buying into National Australia Bank Ltd's 6.4% dividend yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has a rich history of dividends and right now its payout is enormous.

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S&P/ASX 200 crowned Comeback King as stocks rebound

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has staged a major turnaround, the second of its kind in the last week or so

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Macquarie Group Ltd reportedly targets blockbuster UK acquisition

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is reportedly interested in buying a UK airport.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group slammed as investors ignore huge yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

On the face of it, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) monstrous dividend appears exceptional.

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Is AMP Limited at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is reported to be joining the big banks to issue hybrids as its share price takes a…

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S&P/ASX 200 tumbles as global rut continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) led the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) lower again on…

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Market crash: Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's 8% dividend yield too good to ignore?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has fallen 14% since the beginning of the month.

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S&P/ASX 200 plunges as global fear lives on

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell as much as 1.5%, led by Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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3 financial stocks to avoid in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

The turbulent last month on the share market has provided investors with some great opportunities to stock up on quality…

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Westpac Banking Corp soars 9% this week

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You should have bought Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares this week.

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Westpac Banking Corp's Capital Notes III hybrid issue: Should you subscribe?

| Sean O'Neill

Beware, although they may seem like a safe way to gain a lucrative income stream, Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) Capital…

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Is it time to buy shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is currently yielding 8%!

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S&P/ASX 200 surges 3% as bargain hunters arrive

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crash? What market crash? The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 3%, led by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth…

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Why today is the day to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| John Hopkins

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dropped 5% yesterday. Now is the time to buy.

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Smashed: National Australia Bank Ltd and Woolworths Limited shares plunge

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have been heavily sold off as global markets react to a…

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Attention Westpac Banking Corp shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have plunged…

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price slumped 4.1% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The last time Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) traded this low was February 2014.

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Big 4 banks set for worst year since GFC

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Who would've guessed Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)…

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Why Fools don't care for 'market crashes'

| Owen Raszkiewicz

(Capital-F) Fools should be looking to scoop up long-term winners like SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), ResMed Inc. CHESS (ASX:RMD) and Cochear…

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Close to $60 billion shed from Australian shares as Chinese stocks crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has shed roughly $60 billion of its value, thanks to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Shares shed more than $40 billion as S&P/ASX 200 crumbles

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is at its lowest point in 18 months, led down by Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slides on weak outlook

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) share price has plunged 22% since April.

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What you need to know about AMP Limited's 33% profit rise

| Owen Raszkiewicz

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has rewarded shareholders with a healthy dividend increase after a solid first-half profit performance.

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been shed from SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA).

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Mortgage Choice Limited reports: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of diversified mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC), reported a soft set of financial results despite a rampaging home…

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4 reasons Challenger Ltd is a better buy than the Big 4 banks

| Motley Fool Staff

The Big 4 banks are going through some painful adjustments, but Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) is a strong alternative

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2 cheap stocks to boost your returns: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to post nice returns: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Insurance Australia Group…

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These big banks have raised capital, is it a concern?

| Qaiser Malik

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

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price was hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) share price hit a new 10-month low after falling 4.7% to $77.42.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group profit jumps 4%: Are shares cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) share price has fallen despite a modest uptick in profit.

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Why the Challenger Ltd share price is 6% higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has lifted its dividend on a stronger profit performance and appears on track to keep rewarding shareholders…

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National Australia Bank Ltd. vs FlexiGroup Limited: which is the better buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you can only buy one or the other, should it be National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) or FlexiGroup Limited…

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How to understand the big banks' capital adequacy requirements

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Australia's second largest bank, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), have jumped 1.7% today, on the back of a quarterly…

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S&P/ASX 200 buoyed by Big 4 banks: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has lifted thanks to a strong rise from Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank…

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Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price is falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have reopened for trade following a $5 billion capital raising.

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S&P/ASX 200 rebounds as miners surge: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is back in the black, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited…

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S&P/ASX 200 crumbles on more Chinese shockwaves: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is underwater again with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) sinking fast.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports record profit: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has reported a record $9.14 billion profit and announced a $5 billion capital raising.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia to raise $5 billion: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is said to have signed off on a $5 billion capital raising.

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Banks and mining services head lower: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) were amongst last week’s biggest losers.

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