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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

ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

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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Recent Bank Shares News

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: How dividends offset poor capital growth over 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the 10-year capital growth and dividend returns of the 7 biggest ASX 200 bank shares.

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just downgraded Westpac shares to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker thinks now is the time to sell this big four bank.

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Bank Shares

Why did NAB shares just get downgraded?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant just lost a bull. But why?

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Bank Shares

If I buy 1,000 CBA shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's dividends might not be as lucrative as you'd think...

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares good value or expensive?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares have been strong performers this year. Is it too late to invest?

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just hit a 4-year high?

| Tristan Harrison

The bank’s profitability prospects are increasing.

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Bank Shares

Would I be crazy to buy CBA shares at $121?

| Tristan Harrison

The CBA share price is close to an all-time high.

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Dividend Investing

What's the dividend yield of NAB shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s the size of NAB’s payout?

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Bank Shares

Here is the earnings forecast through to 2026 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend investors will be keen to see what's on the horizon for ANZ.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank stock smashing the benchmark on Friday as a key metric strengthens

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 bank stock surging on Friday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

Why is the CBA share price setting a new all-time high today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest bank just became more expensive. What is driving the demand?

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Bank Shares

Here's what Wilsons is saying about ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

What are its analysts saying about the big four banks following their updates?

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price heading back to $100?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank stock may be overvalued and headed down according to one broker.

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Bank Shares

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant will be paying its latest dividend soon. But what will come next?

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline actually good news for investors?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 banks vs. mining stocks: Which is the better buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Ray David from Blackwattle Partners explains the significant divergence in performance this year.

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Bank Shares

It was huge week for ASX 200 bank shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in the big four banks take a look at the books...

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Bank Shares

Do CBA shares justify their 'valuation premium' following the bank's Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this banking giant and its quarterly update.

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares sliding following the bank's quarterly update?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down CBA shares on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why are Westpac shares slumping 5% on Thursday?

| Mitchell Lawler

The doors are now shut, forcing investors to revalue what Westpac shares should be worth.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price on watch following $2.4b third quarter profit

| James Mickleboro

CBA delivered another bumper profit for the three months.

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Bank Shares

Want the massive Westpac dividend? Here's why you need to hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac's latest dividends are about to slip through your fingers...

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Bank Shares

Analysts give their verdict on ANZ shares: Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to invest in the big four bank?

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell ahead of Thursday's update?

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts seem united on what to do with CBA shares today...

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the boosted ANZ dividend

| Bernd Struben

ANZ just reported its half-year results and increased its interim dividend.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares tumble despite $3.5b half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Did the bank deliver on expectations during the half? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are having a tough session. But why?

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Bank Shares

What are brokers saying about Westpac shares following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Should investors buy this bank stock? Or have its shares peaked?

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Earnings Results

ANZ share price on watch amid first-half earnings beat and $2b buyback

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant appears to have outperformed expectations during the half.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized Westpac dividend

| Bernd Struben

Westpac reported its half year results this morning and announced a big dividend boost.

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Bank Shares

What you need to do to secure the next NAB dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to bag this latest NAB dividend.

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares charge higher on half-year earnings beat and buyback

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this bank's half-year results release. But why?

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Bank Shares

Are Macquarie shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

What is Goldman Sachs saying about this investment bank?

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price on watch amid results, special dividend and $1b buyback

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is rewarding its shareholders handsomely this half.

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Bank Shares

Here's the NAB dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Where is this bank's dividend heading in the coming years?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price tumbles on FY24 profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

It certainly was a tough year for the investment bank. Let's see what happened.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about the big four bank.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's your first-half results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will ANZ announce a buyback with its half-year results?

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Bank Shares

After hitting all-time highs in March, why did the CBA share price tumble 5% in April?

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new record highs in March, the CBA share price retreated in April. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| Bernd Struben

NAB reported its half-year results this morning and announced its interim dividend payout.

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