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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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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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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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Suncorp Group Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd: 2 blue-chip stocks offering compelling value

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Blue-chips Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) can help keep high-yield dividend income flowing.

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3 banks that could be star performers in 2015: Westpac Banking Corp, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 banks could be well-worth buying: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank…

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3 dividend stocks to buy and 3 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

You can’t always trust a dividend yield, but companies like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) are…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares aren't as safe as you think: Here's why

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has long-been the go-to stock for investors, but for the wrong reasons…

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Westpac Banking Corp CEO Gail Kelly announces retirement: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) today announced the retirement of successful CEO Gail Kelly and appointment of her successor, Brian Hartzer.

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3 big dividend stocks you need on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates aren’t going anywhere and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia dropped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) magical run has come to an abrupt end.

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Retire comfortably with these 3 generous blue-chips

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Will you have saved the $1.3 million that's needed for a relaxing retirement?

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3 buy and hold stocks for a golden retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) have the kind of earning power and longevity…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.3% lower

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a stock to own in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) continue its dream run into 2015?

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is a quality bank, growing at a rapid pace.

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Why the big four banks are on the nose today

| Mike King

Are investors worried about the banks' exposure to Australia's hot property market, or is it something else?

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Westpac Banking Corp falls 3.5% on going ex-dividend: Is this your chance to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in banking giant, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have gone ex-dividend, sending the market price for its shares down 3.5%.

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Woolworths Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors looking to escape low interest rates should consider the merits of big dividend stocks such as Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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ANZ Bank, Rio Tinto Limited and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today’s prices, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are…

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Could National Australia Bank Ltd be a value trap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) CEO Andrew Thorburn appears to be making the right moves but betting on a turnaround…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia smashes earnings records: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) on track to record another record annual profit, is the bank a buy today?

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia destined for a new all-time high?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has plenty of momentum and is less than 4% away from hitting a new record…

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3 top ASX companies for your Melbourne Cup trifecta

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)… Which companies will make…

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These 3 large-cap stocks look destined to beat the ASX

| Peter Stephens

Can these 3 stocks continue to beat the ASX? National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and AMP…

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Here's why I'm not buying big bank stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Big banks like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) aren’t cheap.

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3 reasons why you should avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Before you buy any Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, you need to read this…

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Westpac Banking Corp profit jumps to $7.63 billion

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has delivered, yet again, another stellar profit result.

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Rio Tinto Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may look cheap but you should understand the risks before…

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Macquarie Group Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group – which bank should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have all just…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a trick or treat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) make for a nice addition to your portfolio, or a nasty surprise waiting to…

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Macquarie Group Ltd profit soars 35%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investment bank, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) has built upon its strong performance in recent years, to record another solid…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's $7.1 billion profit proves it's the best bank stock on the ASX

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has once again silenced its critics with a huge profit increase.

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Macquarie Group Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite big dividend yields on offer, it mightn’t be the right time to add Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Telstra Corporation…

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy with $50,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are you sick of low interest rates? Three alternative dividend stocks firmly on my watchlist are Slater & Gordon Limited…

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3 reasons why I'm steering clear of Westpac Banking Group

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the short term, shares in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) could do well but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s…

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BT Investment Management Ltd reports profit soared 137% in past 12 months: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Record results are likely to leave investors feeling pretty chuffed about their investment in BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT).

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National Australia Bank Ltd cash profit falls by almost 10%: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) profits have again been brought down by its foreign exposure.

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Would a contrarian investor buy Rio Tinto Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or QBE Insurance Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Ltd (ASX:QBE) are all significantly down in…

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3 high-yield stocks for a blue-chip retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Accumulate wealth safely with quality stocks built to last decades and have the retirement you really want.

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ANZ Bank, Bank of Queensland Limited and Ardent Leisure Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Whilst they may be slightly expensive, the dividends on offer from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Bank of…

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What's next for Mortgage Choice Limited after its best cash result ever?

| Sean O'Neill

Today’s AGM provides more insight on what might be in store for Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) shareholders in 2015.

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd: Which has got the better dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With interest rates low, it’s only natural to want to invest in highly sort after dividend stocks in the S&P/ASX…

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Did you miss the 'sneak peak' of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's FY14 profit result?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is expected to record a solid earnings increase on Thursday, even after it…

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