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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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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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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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Here's how the Murray Inquiry will impact Australia's banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It seems that investors aren’t fully appreciating just how much the new capital requirements could impact the shares of National…

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Up 6% in a month: is it too late to buy Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Peter Stephens

After strong recent gains, should you still buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Commonwealth Bank…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia screeches past $80 mark – but is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have risen almost 9%. Can the good times continue?

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Should you buy these 4 huge dividend stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it time to consider buying National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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Should you get defensive with these 3 big name stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited (ASX:SIP) have established brands and sound management, but are…

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5 big reasons to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) might be trading at a discount, but does that automatically make it cheap?

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Could Wide Bay Australia Limited be a better bet than Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Tim McArthur

The little known financial institution Wide Bay Australia Limited (ASX:WBB) could offer investors more upside than Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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5 stocks I'll buy for my mother

| Owen Raszkiewicz

She’s knows I’ll make mistakes, but in the long run we’ll both be better for it…

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Here's why I'm avoiding the banks and why you should too

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Just how sustainable are the returns from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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Create your retirement wealth with these 3 investing rules of thumb

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use these simple guides to retire richer and have the lifestyle you want.

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Is it time to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Westpac Banking Corp?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In five days, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is up 4.3% and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is up…

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3 blue-chip stocks with dividend yields over 5%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are offering up juicy…

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Up 5% and looking stronger, is Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) good value right now?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Qantas Airways Limited & Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) rebounding, it mightn’t be the right time to consider adding Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Qantas…

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3 big dividend stocks to avoid for now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are offering up huge yields, but…

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1 dividend secret for stock market millions

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) have produced truly awesome returns…

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Westpac Banking Corp and Transurban Group: Get rich slowly with these 2 growing high-yield stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Build your retirement riches with the help of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Which is the better buy: Westpac Banking Corp or Macquarie Group Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bank stocks have taken a pounding. It could be time to start looking at big dividend payers like Westpac Banking…

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The S&P/ASX 200 is bleeding out: Is now the time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Not even Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) or Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) could stop the bleeding.

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Here's what National Australia Bank Ltd's Great Western Bancorp IPO means to investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Great Western Bancorp Inc (NYSE:GWB) – a US subsidiary of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) - will IPO…

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Are the big banks just too cheap to ignore?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The recent share price movements of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand…

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Here's why I'm still avoiding Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has dropped in price, but not enough to warrant a buy.

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3 dividend stocks to buy and 2 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A solid dividend yield doesn’t always make for a ripper investment. I’m looking at you, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, ANZ Bank and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Blue-chip stocks are down, should you start buying stalwarts like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Fund managers and financial advisors fee fail

| Mike King

Reports find fund managers can't beat the index and financial advisers can't give correct advice

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Australia's big banks continue to fall: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia…

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Here's why you shouldn't bank on the big four banks for capital gains

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors hoping to take advantage of the discounted shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB),…

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ANZ Banking Group, Westpac Banking Corp and National Australia Bank Ltd: 3 blue chips with 7% grossed-up dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could the juicy dividend yields of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia…

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Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia beat the S&P/ASX 200 from here?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are down more than 10%. Should value investors make their move?

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Why these 3 defensive stocks should be part of every portfolio

| Mitch Aoki

If and when the market takes a dive, you’ll be glad to own shares in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Here's why Challenger Ltd is well priced for long-term gains

| Jarrod Fitch

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has fallen 10% since its July all-time high. Is it time to reach for your wallet?

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Discover the big reason to buy these 3 jewels: Westpac Banking Corp, Suncorp Group Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 banks could be worth buying for 1 key reason: They are Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Suncorp Group Ltd…

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ANZ Banking Group, Woolworths Limited and Rio Tinto Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is today a great day to buy ANZ Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)?

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has charged like a bull at a gate today.

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National Australia Bank Ltd issues profit warning: Is it time to run for the hills?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The FY14 cash earnings of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will take a big hit, as the bank’s foreign exposure…

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3 stocks which are blitzing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) have climbed strongly on a bright…

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is tanking today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If I owned Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, I’d certainly be nervous…

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