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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

Can the CBA share price regain its $100 crown in October?

| Bernd Struben

Following the past two days' gains, the CBA share price is back trading above $97 on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Here's how ASX 200 bank shares fared in the shocker month of September

| Bernd Struben

September lived up to its reputation as a poor month for stock market performance.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ANZ shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on better times for this major financial institution? Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

Down 27% in 2 months, this ASX 200 bank share is a 'buying opportunity': expert

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are looking for opportunities in the banking sector.

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Bank Shares

Why were so many CBA shareholders cashing out in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors made a cash withdrawal from their portfolio in September.

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Bank Shares

Will the Westpac share price rebound in October?

| Tristan Harrison

How will the major bank respond in October?

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Bank Shares

Will the RBA raise rates again next week? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA raise rates again next week?

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price outperformed its ASX 200 bank share peers in September

| Tristan Harrison

September was a decent month for ANZ shareholders.

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52-Week Lows

Macquarie share price dives 4% to new 52-week low

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't long ago when we were praising the bank for surpassing $200 per share.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price best of the ASX 200 banks on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price is in the red this afternoon, but it's still leading its peers.

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Bank Shares

Could Westpac shares be in for another massive buyback?

| Zach Bristow

With a strong year behind them, ASX banks could start the trend.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Despite a growing global and domestic push towards zero emissions, CBA is taking a more pragmatic approach to its financing…

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Bank Shares

CBA share price falls despite APRA update

| James Mickleboro

CBA was given some good news from APRA this morning...

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Broker Notes

Could rising rates send the Westpac share price soaring 27%?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's shares could be heading higher from here thanks to rising rates...

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Dividend Investing

How big will the ANZ dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will ANZ pay big dividends in 2023?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Dividends are coming your way today

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shareholders will collect the bank's latest dividend today.

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Dividend Investing

The Bendigo Bank dividend is being handed out today. Here are the details

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank dividend.

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Bank Shares

Why is AMP doing a share buyback but not paying dividends?

| Matthew Farley

Let's check what some analysts think about the financial services giant's capital plans.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on a turnaround next month for the financials sector?

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Bank Shares

Macquarie vs NAB shares: Which bank is the better buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

Two quality financial institutions, but which is the preferred investment for one expert at the moment?

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Bank Shares

Does ANZ really have the best profit margins of the big four bank shares?

| Zach Bristow

Profitability is measured in a couple of different ways. We use these figures to compare the big four.

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Bank Shares

How big will the CBA dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will CBA provide a big dividend yield in 2023?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy for income investors right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for income investors to buy NAB shares?

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price falling the hardest of the big four today?

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shares are set to finish the week lower.

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Bank Shares

Broker tips major upside for the Westpac share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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Bank Shares

Looking for juicy ASX dividends? This expert says Westpac shares are a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert is forecasting dividend yields of 8%-plus over the next two years.

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank share price just hit a new 52-week low. What's going on?

| Matthew Farley

There's been an unwelcome milestone for shares in the regional bank in Wednesday trading.

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Bank Shares

This expert tips 25% upside for the Macquarie share price

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie could be a bank share to buy according to Morgans...

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Bank Shares

What's with the CBA share price on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a keen eye on the US Fed’s interest rate decision, due this evening.

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Bank Shares

Down 17% so far this year, is the Bank of Queensland share price a cheap buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After suffering a hefty drop, some investors are sniffing out BOQ.

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Bank Shares

Can the ANZ share price stretch higher if interest rates keep rising?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ has underperformed benchmarks in 2022 so far.

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Bank Shares

Here's why I decided to buy each of the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares

| Brendon Lau

When it comes to investing, it often doesn't pay to discriminate.

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Bank Shares

Down 7% in a month, are Bank of Queensland shares a bargain buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough month for Bank of Queensland shareholders.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Boring or beautiful?

| Zach Bristow

Bank shares have definitely struggled in 2022.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's how the bank's balance sheet stacks up

| Tristan Harrison

Could CBA’s strong balance sheet make it a solid pick?

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Broker Notes

Westpac shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker has tipped the big four bank's stock to surge 39%.

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price has gained 10% in 3 months. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is one of the ASX’s biggest banks a big opportunity?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Westpac shares soon be saying bon voyage to money managing?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 bank’s wealth management arm was put on the auction block in an ongoing process to streamline its…

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Bank Shares

Why has the ANZ share price been outperforming the ASX 200 this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's on track to record a 3% gain for the week despite the ASX 200's suffering.

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Bank Shares

Down 20% since mid August, are Bendigo Bank shares in the buy zone right now?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been exiting the bank en masse in FY23.

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