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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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Bank Shares

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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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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Recent Bank Shares News

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Is this your last chance to get Westpac Banking Corp's massive dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are rallying. Wave goodbye to its dividend yield!

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd joins Cash Converters International Ltd in lawyers' sights  

| Tom Richardson

Maurice Blackburn is chasing Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) among others for compensation.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price soars: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have surged amid an S&P/ASX200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) rally.

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10 lessons for every investor from the 2015 market crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Market crashes happen. It all comes down to how you deal with them.

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S&P/ASX 200 surges: The BULL market is back!

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) surged another 1.6%, led by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)

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Market Wrap: BULLS fight back as S&P/ASX 200 SOARS

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) surged 1.7% higher, led by Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as Bulls fight back: Is it time to buy shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen strongly today, led by Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Westpac Banking Corp's 8.5% dividend yield versus a term deposit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have substantial risk.

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S&P/ASX 200 DIVES as bank selloff continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The major banks weighed on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO).

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Is Westpac Banking Corp set to spark a price war amongst the banks?

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) new chief has outlined an ambitious plan to win market share as it positions itself to…

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How the credit 'crisis' could be your opportunity to strike it rich

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

"Those who wish to panic are welcome to do so; it makes those who are happy to buy when they…

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Dividend ALERT: Are National Australia Bank Ltd shares a must have?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are trading on a trailing dividend yield of 6.7% fully franked!

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AMP Limited vs Insurance Australia Group Ltd: which finance stock is the best buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you can only buy one or the other, should it be AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) or Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are under pressure to perform following steep falls…

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Broker names Westpac Banking Corp as among top stocks to buy now

| Brendon Lau

It's not only Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) that has been added to a major broker's best buys list. Small cap…

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S&P/ASX 200 PLUNGES into the red, BEARS take control

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX ended the day deep in the red as Myer Holdings Ltd's (ASX:MYR) shares were savaged

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Is Westpac Banking Corp's 8.7% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A lower share price has bumped up Westpac Banking Group's (ASX:WBC) dividend yield significantly.

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Broker ranks Big Bank stocks from best to worse: here's what to buy

| Brendon Lau

This is the time to be switching out of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) and into Westpac Banking Corp…

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Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group the top pick of the banks? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have tumbled after a $3 billion capital raising, making them a solid buy…

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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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