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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

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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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank share will win the great tech battle?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's the current standings between major banks and their tech prowess.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CBA share price edges higher amid acquisition rumours

| Bernd Struben

CBA already offers broadband and certain utility services.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price lifts amid latest competitive push

| Monica O'Shea

It's a better day on the market for ASX bank shares on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Why has the NAB share price tanked 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the NAB share price tanking by so much more than the broader market this Wednesday?

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares bear the brunt of bank sell-off amid inflation bomb

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are fleeing Macquarie shares today...

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Bank Shares

Down 16% in a year, can the Westpac share price become a successful turnaround story?

| Zach Bristow

The banking majors have all caught a bid in September.

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Bank Shares

Do Bank of Queensland shares pay better dividends than the ASX 200 big four?

| Brooke Cooper

The smaller ASX 200 bank currently offers a competitive dividend yield.

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Bank Shares

Why this fund manager is not banking on CBA shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Australia's biggest bank is this fund’s biggest underweight position.

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Bank Shares

Why is NAB investing in this Aussie payments start-up?

| Aaron Teboneras

NAB is looking to write another cheque for this fledgling fintech company.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just upgrade its target for the ANZ share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has become more optimistic about one of the biggest banks.

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Dividend Investing

What will the Westpac dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is expected from the Westpac dividend in 2023...

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Bank Shares

What could rising interest rates mean for the Bendigo Bank share price?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook continues to be murky for the banking basket.

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Bank Shares

Billions in liabilities could be set to hit CBA and other ASX banks: expert

| Brendon Lau

Why could the major ASX banks be hit with billions in liabilities soon?

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Bank Shares

'It's a bit like a home renovation': What does the future look like for ANZ shares?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ is working hard to modernise its technology. Will investors like the refurbishing?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a better ASX 200 bank to buy than CBA right now?

| Zach Bristow

Is it even one or the other, or none?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares stepped into the green today amid RBA's softer tone

| Zach Bristow

The bank share caught a bid today.

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Bank Shares

Could this help give the CBA share price an even bigger jump on its ASX counterparts?

| Tristan Harrison

A new member of the leadership team could help unlock more potential.

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Broker Notes

Why is the NAB share price diving more than the other big 4 ASX banks today?

| Brendon Lau

This broker thinks any good news is already priced in to the NAB share price.

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Bank Shares

Why rising rates are a 'sugar hit' for ASX 200 bank shares: Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

Experts are predicting ASX bank shares will benefit from higher interest rates over the next six months.

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Bank Shares

Down 19% since April, is the ANZ share price in the buy zone?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ shares continue to be of interest

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Bank Shares

Here's what a top broker is saying about the Bank of Queensland share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank a buy for investors?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the bank's warning on rapid RBA rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

The Reserve Bank of Australia's May interest rate increase marked its first rate hike since November 2010.

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Bank Shares

How might falling house prices impact the CBA share price?

| Brendon Lau

CBA shares are already catching the attention of short-sellers.

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Bank Shares

Savings or dividends? What these 3 ASX bank shares are offering for income

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends or interest? How can investors earn cash from ASX bank shares?

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank share price dipping on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank shares are falling today. But it's for a good reason...

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares the answer for investors wanting dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks are known for paying dividends but is Westpac the best option?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares worth buying in September?

| Tristan Harrison

After a strong run of the big bank’s shares, is it still an opportunity?

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Bank Shares

Is this why the Macquarie share price was 'steaming ahead' on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie shares beat the broader ASX share market return today.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price go backwards in August?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ underperformed the ASX 200 last month. Why?

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Bank Shares

Hoping to deposit the latest Bendigo Bank dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big week next week for Bendigo Bank shares.

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Bank Shares

How did the Westpac share price beat the other ASX 200 banks in August?

| Matthew Farley

It proved a good month for this ASX big four bank...

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price go backwards in August?

| Bernd Struben

CommBank was the worst share price performer among the big four banks in August.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price struggle in August?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX banking basket has been a mixed bag lately.

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on some good returns next month?

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