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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

Hoping to bag the boosted NAB dividend? You'd better hurry

| Tristan Harrison

This is the last day to get hold of the upcoming dividend.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price could offer a 20% return: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is urging investors to buy this bank share following its results release.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett is 'very cautious' about investing in bank stocks. Should you be?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett didn’t miss a beat at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual general meeting, held in Omaha Nebraska on Saturday.

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Dividend Investing

If you invest $10,000 in ANZ shares here's how much passive income you'll earn

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shares have a long track record of paying out two fully franked dividends per year.

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price good value following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Macquarie shares following its results? Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks...

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch amid $4bn half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has released its half-year results this morning.

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bag the next Bank of Queensland dividend? You'd better be quick

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland's dividend will soon be paid to investors.

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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy ANZ shares after its strong results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for investors to pounce on this banking giant's shares?

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is facing tricky operating conditions.

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Bank Shares

Banking crisis continues: What's up (and down) with ASX 200 bank shares today?

| Brooke Cooper

Plenty of eyes have been fastened on the banking sector on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the 81 cents ANZ dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how much ANZ is going to pay shareholders.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares gain as simplification strategy pays off

| Brooke Cooper

ANZ CEO dubs today's results the culmination of a seven-year strategy.

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $6,000 of Bendigo Bank shares 5 years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've realised

| Brooke Cooper

Have Bendigo Bank's dividends made up for the stock's sluggish performance?

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland share price crumbled 11% in April. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were not impressed by the regional bank’s recent result.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price on watch after record result beats expectations

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has delivered record half-year cash earnings this morning.

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Bank Shares

Here's how I'd aim for $200 a month in passive income using ASX 200 bank shares

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how you could receive monthly income from two of the ASX's big four.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| James Mickleboro

NAB has just declared its interim dividend for FY 2023. Here's what it is paying.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares dive 8% as EPS downgrades expected

| Brooke Cooper

The big four bank is currently the ASX 200's worst performer.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price on watch after half-year earnings fall short of expectations

| James Mickleboro

Has NAB fallen short with its half-year results? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

4 reasons to buy ASX 200 banks stocks right now

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good returns from the financial sector?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 bank shares to go 'long and bullish' on right now

| Tony Yoo

This week is reporting season for many of the big banks. Here are the best ones, according to one portfolio…

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price dips following more losses for US regional banks

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Bank of Queensland share price that’s in the red today as investors mull over the implications…

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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares ahead of next week's half-year results?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to pounce on Westpac shares or should you keep your powder dry?

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Bank Shares

Why did ANZ shares smash the other ASX 200 banks in April

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shareholders will have been smiling in April.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price lag the ASX 200 in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares underperformed the ASX 200 last month. What went wrong?

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Dividend Investing

Bought CBA shares in June? Here's the dividend yield you're earning now

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have delivered a full-year dividend payout of $4.20 per share, 100% franked.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 banks today as First Republic teeters on the brink of collapse?

| Bernd Struben

Friday saw another massive fall in the First Republic Bank share price, now down 98% since 8 March.

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Broker Notes

Looking to buy ANZ shares? Here's what to watch in this week's results

| James Mickleboro

ANZ will be releasing its half-year results at the end of the week. Here's what to expect.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price smash the ASX 200 in April?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the month that's been and what's ahead for this big four staple.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy NAB shares ahead of next week's half-year results?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for the big four bank? Let's hear what the experts say.

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52-Week Lows

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price just hit a new 52-week low?

| Brooke Cooper

The regional bank stock has struggled today.

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Bank Shares

Why the Macquarie share price could rise over 20% from here

| James Mickleboro

Make way for the Macquarie train! Morgans tips its shares to charge higher.

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Bank Shares

Which is the best ASX 200 bank share to buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Only one big four bank stock has been named as a buy by this broker.

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Bank Shares

First Republic Bank shares just crashed 50%. Here's how ASX 200 bank stocks are responding

| Bernd Struben

Investors in the big four ASX bank shares will be keeping a close eye on the charts today following a…

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? What to expect from its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until this banking giant releases its results.

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Bank Shares

Lowest ASX bank yield: Are CBA shares still worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA is now the ASX 200's lowest-yielding bank. Should investors steer clear?

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Bank Shares

Are Bank of Queensland shares a buy following the latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Are shares in the regional bank cheap at their current price?

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are Citi's 'top pick' in the ASX 200 banking sector

| James Mickleboro

This is the bank stock to by now according to analysts at Citi.

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Bank Shares

Want big dividends? This ASX bank share smashes the big four

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX bank shares have a strong reputation for dividends. Here's one that smashes even the big four.

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Bank Shares

Here's why CBA shares have been making headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Potential legal woes, an expanded sustainability program, and a possible major acquisition all put CBA shares in the headlines this…

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