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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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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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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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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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