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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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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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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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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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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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Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price crashed 4% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) tumbled despite posting a better-than-expected full year result. If you blinked you would have…

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S&P/ASX 200 recovers as banks rally: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has managed to regain its composure today thanks to strong gains from Australia and New…

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National Australia Bank Ltd. to take bigger-than-expected hit to UK business

| Brendon Lau

A more than £500 million provision for its UK business is overshadowing National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) solid quarterly profit…

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What's going on with Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) share price was slammed nearly 7% late last week as investors prepare for a potentially…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia raise capital this week?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are the worst performers on the ASX 200 with rumours that Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is…

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Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd and ANZ Banking Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rising capital requirements are just the beginning for Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and…

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Why the Ozforex Group Ltd share price is up 12% today

| Brendon Lau

The online foreign exchange company is enjoying a strong re-rating after management issued a bullish outlook and reported a stellar…

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Austbrokers Holdings Limited announces big new acquisition interest

| Matt Brazier

Insurance broker Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) buys a health and safety rehabilitation service provider.

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Should you buy into Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's capital raising?

| Brendon Lau

Australia's third largest bank is looking to raise $3 billion to shore up its balance sheet. Read this before you…

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Rio Tinto Limited and Commonwealth Bank of Australia: 2 of the best stocks on the ASX?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 2 stocks to your portfolio? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia posts 8.8% dividend: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) reports a 25% fall in statutory profit, but a huge special dividend.

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged: Are there more cuts to come?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

High-yield dividend stocks such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have…

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Investor cheat sheet: Challenger Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

A combination of income and growth potential makes Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) an appealing investment for exposure to Australia’s aging population.

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Will QBE Insurance Group Ltd shine this earnings season? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

The ASX is about to enter earnings season and QBE Insurance Group Ltd. (ASX:QBE) is my top pick to positively…

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Why I think FlexiGroup Limited offers a huge return over the next 13 months

| Andrew Mudie

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) offers investors a combination of solid profit growth and massive dividends in the year ahead if consumer…

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2 stocks set to soar: Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 2 stocks right now could be a sound move: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Super Retail Group…

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2 big reasons to buy Bank of Queensland Limited and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Don’t just focus on the four largest bank stocks, Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd…

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Suncorp Group Ltd vs Australia and New Zealand Banking Group: which is the better buy?

| Peter Stephens

Which financial stock should you buy: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)?

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3 stocks you'd love to buy, but shouldn't

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Big names and popular brands aren’t enough to make Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Myer Holdings…

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Is it time to sell National Australia Bank Ltd, Wesfarmers Ltd and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) appear to be in…

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What's going on at AMP Limited and Treasury Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

It could be a good time for long-term investors to take a closer look at AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Treasury…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges on Chinese recovery: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has lifted more than 1%, led by Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton…

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Will Macquarie Group Ltd win big from its Property IQ partnership?

| Sean O'Neill

An entry into software with partner CoreLogic looks to be another long-term money spinner for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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The bull case for National Australia Bank Ltd

| Brendon Lau

The perennial under-performer could finally be attracting international fund managers for the first time in 14 years and local investors…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're looking for growth, dividends and value; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is good, but Cash Converters…

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3 reasons to avoid Westpac Banking Corp shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are risky, costly, and in a lower growth environment.

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A sea of red for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Another rout for the Chinese stock market is weighing on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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National Australia Bank Ltd to lift lending rates: What it means for shareholders

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) could lose market share from its decision to raise rates on interest-only loans. But there…

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Should you participate in Westpac Banking Corp's hybrid issue?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) Capital Notes III a safe and reliable way to gain a lucrative income stream?

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S&P/ASX 200 lifts 0.4%: Is now the time to buy local shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) looks set to snap a three-day losing streak, courtesy of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Westfield…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia lifts rates: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has followed the lead set by rival Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to…

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One powerful advantage Macquarie Group Ltd has over the 'big four'

| Sean O'Neill

No dilutive capital raisings for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders, thank you very much!

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is a terrible investment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is one of Australia's greatest companies, but is a shocking investment.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group lifts rates: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has become Australia's first big bank to lift its interest rates in response…

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2 finance stocks set to post stellar returns: Suncorp Group Ltd and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 finance stocks seem to be strong buys: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE).

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5 blue-chip ASX stocks I'm avoiding

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are out of the buy zone.

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Macquarie Group Ltd points to big FY16: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

I suspect that Macquarie Group Ltd's (ASX:MQG) full year profit will come in ahead of consensus forecast following its trading…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buy today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has retreated below the $87 per share mark, with some investors believing it can go…

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3 big reasons to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has enjoyed a solid run but it's not looking like a great investment today.

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