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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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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next Bank of Queensland dividend

| James Mickleboro

Payday is looming large for the bank share. Here's what's next.

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Bank Shares

Buying Westpac shares? Here's the latest news from the ASX 200 bank's board

| Bernd Struben

There have been a few noteworthy changes on the Westpac board this month.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $8,000 worth of CBA shares 3 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

CBA has a lengthy track record of paying two annual fully-franked dividends per year.

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Bank Shares

Is Bank of Queensland's grossed-up 11% yield for real?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there something going on with the Bank of Queensland dividend?

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why Queensland is backing the $4.9 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ and Suncorp Bank have faced opposition from the ACCC over their proposed merger deal.

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Bank Shares

Could it be time to scoop up Macquarie shares at 52-week lows?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX brokers are taking note of Macquarie's recent falls.

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant traditionally pays big dividends. Will this continue?

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX bank shares diving when bond yields are rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX bank shares, you've had a rough week.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Your CEO just sold almost $1m worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling something for shareholders to be concerned about?

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy at $100?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at this major bank as an opportunity?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's the ASX 200 bank's latest leadership shakeup

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has announced its new chairman elect.

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Bank Shares

Up 16% in four months, is it too late to buy NAB shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker is still bullish on this ASX bank...

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's how big your dividend could be in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Will ANZ offer a big dividend yield for income investors next year?

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Bank Shares

Why these brokers love ANZ shares right now

| James Mickleboro

This is the bank to buy according to a couple of leading brokers.

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Bank Shares

Should investors load up on ASX 200 bank shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on this sector to deliver good returns in 2024?

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Bank Shares

Broker watch: Are Bank of Queensland shares good value?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given their verdict on this bank share following its results.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Guess what the CEO just said

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's own CEO reckons we might be in for a bumpy ride.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland shares sink on earnings weakness and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This regional bank's FY 2023 results have disappointed the market today.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price on watch amid 70% earnings dive

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland had a tough time in FY 2023. What happened?

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Bank Shares

'Our top pick in the sector': Bell Potter names the best ASX bank share to buy

| James Mickleboro

Which big four bank should be gracing your investment portfolio?

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Bank Shares

More cuts: Why CBA shares are in focus today

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's largest bank is reducing its workforce as it automates more systems.

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman Sachs put a sell rating on Bank of Queensland shares

| James Mickleboro

There may be better options out there for investors looking at the banking sector.

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares are a 'best idea' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has been given the thumbs up by one leading broker.

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Share Market News

Here's my favourite ASX 200 bank stock for October

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for a couple of key reasons.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price cheap compared to other ASX 200 bank shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's compare NAB with the other ASX banks.

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Bank Shares

Did this factor help the ANZ share price outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the bank.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price is trading lower on Wednesday. In morning trade, the banking giant's shares…

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell in September, but there was a silver lining

| Tristan Harrison

It wasn’t all bad for this major bank.

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Bank Shares

How did the CBA share price perform in September?

| James Mickleboro

CBA had a tough month but still outperformed the market.

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Bank Shares

What's coming up for NAB shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at NAB?

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Bank Shares

What's coming up for CBA shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can October be the start of a positive run for the biggest bank?

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Bank Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates increase next week or will the RBA keep its powder dry?

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares worth buying in October?

| James Mickleboro

Should this banking giant be in your portfolio next month?

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price inches ahead despite $79 million earnings hit

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is refraining from severely punishing the Bank of Queensland share price for a rude cost shock.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Today is payday!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own CBA shares, today is your lucky day.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank share price lifts amid BetaShares superannuation deal

| Bronwyn Allen

This is the first foray into superannuation for the Australian asset management group.

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Bank Shares

Strong buy: Why Goldman Sachs has ANZ shares on its conviction list

| James Mickleboro

Why would ANZ be the best bank share to buy now?

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price falls on broker downgrade to sell

| James Mickleboro

Why is Goldman Sachs bearish on this bank share.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why the bank is in hot water on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Federal Court hands down a massive penalty to the major bank for misleading customers.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with ANZ takeover target Suncorp today?

| Bernd Struben

Suncorp remains committed to pursuing the sale of its banking arm to ANZ.

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