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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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Bank Shares

Can ANZ shares really deliver a dividend yield of 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ANZ's near-7% yield all it's cracked up to be?

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Bank Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX 200 bank shares about to suffer some big write-downs?

| Bernd Struben

Already struggling with share price losses in 2023, ASX 200 bank shares could be in for some turbulent headwinds heading…

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Bank Shares

Should I pounce on Westpac shares while they're trading around $21?

| James Mickleboro

What's the word on Westpac in the broker community right now?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the CBA share price in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Economic clouds are gathering for the banks.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things going to turn around in the next financial year?

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price dips on BT Platforms news

| James Mickleboro

Westpac hasn't been able to find a buyer for its BT Platforms business.

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares are one of Morgans' best ideas

| James Mickleboro

CBA could be a core portfolio holding according to one broker.

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Bank Shares

Almost 7% yield: Can Westpac shares keep up the extraordinary dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

This major ASX bank has a trailing dividend yield of almost 7% right now.

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Bank Shares

Can Bank of Queensland shares rebound above $6?

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank share going to rebound soon?

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Dividend Investing

Own CBA shares? Here's why this 'platform for passive income' is too good to be true

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have each paid out $4.20 in passive income over the year. But not through this bogus ‘automatic platform’.

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Bank Shares

The one question to ask yourself before buying Bendigo Bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

An increase in the bank's profit margins may be short-lived.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need to invest in NAB shares to get $1,000 of annual dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX bank share could pay a strong stream of dividends in 2024 and beyond.

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Broker Notes

This ASX finance stock is so hot right now. Which bank?

| Tony Yoo

Here's an 'attractive entry opportunity' for a company set to 'surprise on the upside'.

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Bank Shares

Citi says that ANZ shares can generate huge returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for this bank share.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher on Queensland agreement

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has signed an agreement with the Queensland government to support its acquisition of Suncorp Bank.

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Bank Shares

Better dividend buy: CBA shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares actually a great option for dividends?

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price in bargain territory?

| James Mickleboro

Are this regional bank's shares trading at an attractive level?

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Bank Shares

Why Macquarie shares are my top pick among ASX 200 banks

| Tristan Harrison

It's hard to go past Macquarie's international earnings.

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Bank Shares

ANZ stock is the highest-yielding ASX big four bank right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is ANZ's dividend yield so monstrous right now?

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Bank Shares

Is value starting to appear in Westpac shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are shares in the big four bank too cheap to ignore in 2023?

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Bank Shares

Could NAB shares be wielding a double-edged sword?

| Bernd Struben

Investors in ASX 200 banks have been keeping a close eye on the outlook for net interest margins.

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Bank Shares

Why Westpac is making news this week

| James Mickleboro

What's been happening over at Westpac this week?

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Dividend Investing

Top broker says buy ANZ shares now for a juicy 7% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

There could be big dividends incoming from the bank.

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Bank Shares

Should I be snapping up CBA shares while they're under $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell now that they are back under $100?

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Bank Shares

What's in store for the Westpac share price in June?

| James Mickleboro

Will Westpac shares fare better this month?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Business banking earnings continue to perform well for NAB.

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Bank Shares

Prediction: What's the outlook for the CBA share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Interest rates have gone up again. What does this mean for the biggest bank?

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Bank Shares

How might the ANZ share price perform in June?

| James Mickleboro

Is June going to be another disappointing month for this bank share?

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Bank Shares

What went wrong for Bank of Queensland shares in May?

| Tristan Harrison

We check why the regional bank experienced such a marked drop in its share price.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Macquarie share price tumble almost 7% in May?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling down this investment bank's shares.

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Bank Shares

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

| Monica O'Shea

We check this big bank's income-boosting credentials.

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Bank Shares

Did you invest $7k in Westpac shares in 2020? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Westpac shares really returned 36% in three years?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price sink 6% in May?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares underperformed the market in May. Why?

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Bank Shares

What caused the NAB share price to sink 10% in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result from NAB disappointed the market last month.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX buy: Bendigo Bank or Bank of Queensland shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ shares are suffering amid regulator attention, but are they great value?

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares gained on the first day of May, despite more banking turmoil rocking US financial markets.

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Share Fallers

The Westpac share price dumped 8% in May. What's next?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how Westpac shares fared in the past month -- and where they could go from here.

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Bank Shares

Why is everyone talking about Bank of Queensland shares today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 bank will work with regulators to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing program.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares still worth buying today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are brokers telling us to buy or sell CBA shares right now?

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