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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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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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Should you buy, hold or sell National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's likely we're now at the wrong end of the market cycle for long-term investors to start a position in…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Medibank Private Ltd and Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the ASX 200 trading near a seven-year high, it can be difficult to know which blue-chips are worth your…

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Here's why investors will watch Commonwealth Bank of Australia closely today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are sitting within 2.6% of a new all-time high, and a new record could…

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Is now the perfect time to buy these 3 banks? Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 banks to your portfolio? Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Will the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates to 2% today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If the RBA cuts rates expect strong reactions from companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)…

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2 reasons Australia and New Zealand Banking Group should be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite not being in the buy zone, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) should be on your watchlist for…

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Here's why the RBA will slash interest rates next week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have all climbed…

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Should you buy Australia's Big Four bank stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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3 reasons Woolworths Limited is a better buy than National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite boasting a lower dividend yield than National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks a better investment.

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Is Bank of Queensland Limited's dividend at risk?

| Brendon Lau

Dividend hungry investors beware! The regional banking group may have gone ex-growth and that means its dividend could be unsustainable…

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Attention bank investors: Are these the signs of a coming market crash?

| Sean O'Neill

Could it finally be time to sell your Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and…

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank…

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Bank of Queensland Limited profit jumps higher: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

On a cash basis, Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), has reported a strong 19% jump in half year profit.

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Buy these 4 stocks now to benefit from the house price boom 

| Joshua Anderson

House prices are going through the roof. How will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ),…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia jumped this afternoon

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and rivals Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have…

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Will Australian interest rates fall to zero per cent?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) all hit new…

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CSL Limited or Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Which is the better stock?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) be the first stock to hit $100?

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group passes milestone: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is the latest company to have a market capitalisation above $100 billion.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia soars to new high: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) have surged to a new record high today based on heightened expectations for…

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Here's one simple chart showing why I think you should avoid bank stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-term investors are advised to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB)…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is steaming ahead today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have lifted more than 1.8% during the day.

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Is Westpac Banking Corp's 5% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) may offer a good dividend yield but for market outperformance investors should look elsewhere.

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Why you should avoid National Australia Bank Ltd. in one simple chart

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has a very shaky track record.

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Are higher capital requirements a concern for bank shareholders?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) CEO Mike Smith says higher capital buffers are here to stay but this…

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Westpac Banking Corp?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macquarie has upgraded its guidance on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Is the writing is on the wall for bank shareholders?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have already warned of trouble ahead. Take…

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Could interest rates hit 1.75% in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite announcing the ninth straight month of increases to the number of job advertisements, Australia and New Zealand and Banking…

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3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Whilst neither appear great value today, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) looks a better investment than National Australia…

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The top reason to buy each of the big 4 banks today 

| Motley Fool Staff

Find out the most compelling reason to buy shares in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking…

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Should you buy Australia's big four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) continues to slide, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Should you take part in the Macquarie Group Ltd share purchase plan?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Eligible Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders can buy up to $10,000 of shares at a maximum of $73.50.

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Is Macquarie Group Ltd really worth $79 a share?

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is up nearly 31% in the past year but that might not stop the good times…

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Are we headed for a market crash?

| Mike King

Have asset prices really run up too hard and are we due for a big fall?

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Are you playing the greater fool theory?

| Tim McArthur

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has hit a new all-time high but perhaps the sellers know more than the buyers!

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Here's what you need to know about Macquarie Group Ltd's capital raising

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) will acquire a $US4 billion aircraft leasing portfolio.

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group: Which is the better buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has a better track record and growth prospects, but could National Australia Bank…

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Westpac Banking Corp hits a new all-time high: Will it go higher?

| Tim McArthur

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) isn't the only blue-chip stock hitting fresh highs.

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The 5 charts Westpac Banking Corp shareholders need to see

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here's what all investors need to know about Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Here's why I'm avoiding Westpac Banking Corp shares and you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) CEO Ian Narev has issued a sobering warning for all bank shareholders, including Westpac Banking…

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Mortgage Choice Limited reports: Is it time to buy this mortgage broker?

| Sean O'Neill

A decent first half is a good full-year omen for investors in Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC).

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