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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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Here's what you need to know from Commonwealth Bank of Australia's half-year report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) delivered another record profit, but there's a "significant economic threat" looming which could impact its…

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Ripe for low interest rates: Your instant 5 ASX dividend stock-portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beat low interest rates with companies such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia deliver a big dividend increase?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How the market reacts to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s interim results will depend on its dividend.

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Should you buy these 3 finance stocks? Insurance Australia Group Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Suncorp Group…

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3 big things to watch for when Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are expecting big things from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) this year.

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3 reasons to hold Macquarie Group Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Improving global markets, ample growth opportunities, a conservative balance sheet and a generous dividend make Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) a…

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CEO Patrick Snowball oversaw the turnaround of Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and investors can look forward to further earnings and…

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Are the big four banks ripping off homeowners?

| Mike King

Big four mortgage rates still much higher than smaller alternative lenders. Homeowners could save thousands

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia and CSL Limited: Which will be the first $100 stock?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is leading CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) to $100 a share, but could next week's earnings results…

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National Australia Bank Ltd. reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) has delivered its first quarter results: How do they look?

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3 shockingly honest reasons I'm not buying National Australia Bank Ltd or Westpac Banking Corp shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There'll come a better time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) just got even more popular.

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Australia's biggest banks slash lending rates: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have both responded to the RBA's surprise interest rate cut.

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3 solid buy and hold stocks to build long-term wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are good choices for growth.

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4 top ASX dividend stocks to buy and 4 to avoid in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Following the RBA's rate cut decision, dividend yields just became a whole lot more important. Where do companies like Telstra…

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RBA cuts interest rates to 2.25%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Reserve Bank of Australia has shocked the market with its first interest rate cut in 18 months. Here's what…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia & Telstra Corporation Ltd: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have both experienced record-breaking runs, but are the stocks still…

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3 big-name ASX stocks to avoid in February

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) hovering near a multi-year high, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's big dividend under threat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) dividend is appealing, but this could change the way you view the stock completely.

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Is it time to buy Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

After a long wait, shareholders have today been rewarded by Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) posting its first cash-positive…

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Is now the time to buy Austbrokers Holdings Limited? 

| Matt Brazier

Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) has been a top performer for years and is currently on sale due to short-term fears.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has crashed through $90

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has cracked the $90 mark for the first time in history.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia keeps climbing: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the stock smashing records, is it time to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)?

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Westpac Banking Corp sells its Pacific Island banks: What shareholders need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is selling weaker prospects to focus on higher growth markets.

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In a low interest rate environment, it could be tempting to cash in on National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) huge…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Suncorp Group Ltd and Bank of Queensland Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s worth keeping an eye on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Bank of…

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2 solid dividend stocks for the long-term 

| Maxcoop

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are stalwart companies both offering tax effective fully franked dividends.

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are rallying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has hit yet another record all-time high today.

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After years of strong returns, can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) continue performing?

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4 stocks I'd buy in 2015 if I had $10,000

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could all outperform the market this…

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Are the big four banks' profits under threat from peer-to-peer lending?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A new way to finance personal loans could eat away at the bankers' earnings.

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Is Perpetual Limited running out of steam?

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) does not look like the kind of business to deliver out-sized returns.

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3 reasons Macquarie Group Ltd could be the best big bank in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The stars may be aligning for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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CSL Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Cochlear Limited: Which ASX stock will hit $100 first?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) was the last company to do it. Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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3 finance stocks that could shine in 2015: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and AMP Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 financials could be worth buying: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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Could the big four banks be a 'Buy' after all?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A prominent sharebroker has done a backflip on the big four banks. Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking…

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Macquarie Group Ltd jumps on profit upgrade: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Has Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) got what it takes to win big in the future?

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Investors take note: The professionals think these two ASX bank stocks are the best

| Andrew Mudie

Is there value in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) in 2015?

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BHP Billiton Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd tipped by Credit Suisse to outperform in 2015: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Restructuring and asset sales for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may be big catalysts for…

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Is the party over for Australia's big four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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