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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

How will ANZ shares react to a big week of ASX news?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares got some good news today, but might get even better news tomorrow.

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Bank Shares

Why are Westpac shares leaping ahead of rival ASX 200 bank stocks on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have been poring over Westpac’s quarterly results today.

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Bank Shares

You need to act fast if you want to receive the next CBA dividend

| James Mickleboro

It's almost payday for the banking giant's shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank share price tumbles on half-year earnings slump

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this regional bank performed during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price on watch following $1.8 billion quarterly profit

| Bernd Struben

Westpac’s revenue and expenses both increased over the three months.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income could I earn buying $5,000 of CBA shares today?

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons passive income investors often hold CBA shares in their portfolios.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's how much profit to expect in Q1

| James Mickleboro

Will NAB beat expectations during the first quarter?

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Bank Shares

Why you should sell your CBA shares before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks the bank's shares could crash deep into the red.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the CBA dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend ahoy! We now know how big the payout is going to be.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares tumble 3% on half-year profit decline and margin pain

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't responded positively to this banking giant's results.

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Earnings Results

CBA share price on watch following $5b cash profit and dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

CBA's profits have come in slightly ahead of expectations.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price sinks on 'substantially' lower profits

| James Mickleboro

This investment bank's profits remain down substantially compared to last year.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares at a 52-week high ahead of results: What's the market expecting?

| James Mickleboro

What is Australia's oldest bank going to report next week?

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA dividend fountain will be in focus this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the banking giant's next dividend be larger than its last?

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Bank Shares

3 top ASX bank shares hit 52-week highs today: Is there still value to be found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The banks are flying high, but is it too late to buy?

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price hits 52-week high following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has handed down its quarterly update. How did it perform?

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in a banking giant?

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Bank Shares

CBA could be eyeing record profits if first-half results echo the past

| James Mickleboro

Is the banking giant going to deliver the goods again next week?

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Bank Shares

What is the outlook for NAB shares under new CEO Irvine?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good performance continuing.

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Bank Shares

Which Big Four ASX bank share will pay the biggest dividend this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA is the only Big Four bank due to report this earnings season, and that will occur next Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Westpac share price just hit a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shareholders will be smiling on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX bank buy: ANZ or NAB shares?

| Tony Yoo

Despite overseas turbulence, Australian financial institutions have seen their valuations soar over the few months. Which one can keep it…

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52-Week Highs

ASX news: ANZ share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is the latest big four bank to hit a new 52-week high.

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Bank Shares

CBA stock: What's happening with the ASX 200 bank and Microsoft today?

| Bernd Struben

CBA, Australia’s biggest bank, is tapping Microsoft, the world’s biggest company, to boost productivity.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price dips as CEO steps down

| Bernd Struben

NAB announced the appointment of a new CEO to replace outgoing boss Ross McEwan.

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Bank Shares

Want to buy ASX 200 bank shares? You need to read this

| Tony Yoo

They are the big gorilla in the room that Australian investors cannot avoid. Are they a great buy now after…

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Bank Shares

What history says on avoiding CBA shares because they're 'expensive'

| Tristan Harrison

Is the ASX bank share one to avoid?

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's why your dividend yield is down 20% in 8 months

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB's dividends aren't nearly as rewarding as they were just 8 months ago...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to expect from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant will be releasing its results this month. What should you expect?

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in ANZ shares how much passive income will I receive

| James Mickleboro

Will this banking giant provide investors with a good source of income?

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank cut, hike, or hold with rates at its meeting?

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Bank Shares

Why are Bank of Queensland shares rising amid an asset sale?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ is exiting one of its geographic markets.

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Bank Shares

Better buy: Westpac or CBA shares?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these big four banks should investors be buying today?

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Bank Shares

Westpac ordered to pay $10 million after 'unconscionable conduct'

| Tony Yoo

The major bank has been busted for its actions relating to the largest interest rate swap transaction in Australian history.

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Bank Shares

Breaking! NAB shares (and CBA) just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Three big four banks have just hit new highs...

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Bank Shares

How much would I need to invest in NAB shares now for $1,000 a month in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered two annual, fully franked dividends every year for more than a decade.

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Bank Shares

ASX experts: CBA shares are overvalued

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are united in their views on the CBA share price...

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Bank Shares

This dirt cheap ASX 300 bank stock has 50% upside: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this dirt cheap bank share.

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52-Week Highs

CBA shares smash new record amid 5% home price boost prediction

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow! CBA shares hit $115.98 apiece amid a strong day for the ASX 200.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker just upgraded the outlook for Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

Westpac shares have been raised to ‘outperform’ by a leading broker.

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