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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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The CBA share price was the worst performer of the ASX 200 big banks in April. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

What was up with CBA shares last month?

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what to expect from the bank's half-year results

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is releasing its half-year results on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

Can ASX 200 banks live up to the $11 billion 'big expectation' when they report this month?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 bank shares are about to start reporting. How big is the profit going to be?

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Bank Shares

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price tank 7% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

We check what happened to the bank's shares in the last month.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price drops amid AUSTRAC update

| James Mickleboro

NAB has entered into an enforceable undertaking with AUSTRAC...

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the Bank of Queensland dividend? Read this

| Aaron Teboneras

Time is running out to secure Bank of Queensland's latest dividend.

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Bank Shares

Here's how the NAB share price stacked up in April

| Aaron Teboneras

It was an interesting month for the NAB share price...

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac share price go backwards in April?

| Brooke Cooper

It was a rough month for the 'big four' bank stock. Here's what happened.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher on half year notable items update

| James Mickleboro

ANZ only expects a modest impact to its first half profits from notable items...

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price maintain its premium to the other ASX banks?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is seen as the most expensive bank. Will this continue?

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Bank Shares

Top broker downgrades ANZ and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

ANZ and Westpac have seen their shares downgraded...

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Bank Shares

Why NAB shares are this leading broker's top big four pick

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy NAB shares?

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Bank Shares

Here's how CBA plans to support greener homes with cheaper mortgages

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is going to provide cheaper loans for homes that are more sustainable and energy efficient.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price expensive in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

How expensive are Westpac shares compared to the other ASX 200 banks?

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Bank Shares

Why is the Macquarie share price getting hammered today?

| Monica O'Shea

Macquarie Group is having a tough day on the market.

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Dividend Investing

The Bank of Queensland share price has lost 30% in 5 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Aaron Teboneras

We calculate below to see if the bank's dividends have been worthwhile...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Meet the big bank's new chair

| Bernd Struben

Catherine Livingstone has been chair of the CommBank Board since January 2017.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price beating the other ASX 200 banks in April?

| Zach Bristow

NAB shares have clipped a nice gain so far in 2022.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what this top broker finds 'particularly concerning'

| Monica O'Shea

What issue did this analyst raise about the bank and how did it respond?

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a buy? Here's what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

There's a disconnect between market sentiment and analyst sentiment for CBA.

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Bank Shares

How big will the Bendigo Bank dividend be in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

What does this broker think the Bendigo Bank dividend will be in H2 FY22?

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Broker Notes

What predictions are being made for the ANZ share price in April?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two brokers weigh in on the outlook for the ANZ share price.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's why the bank has just copped a further $100m in fines

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac has just been whacked with a $113 million fine...

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Bank Shares

CBA share price slumps, racking up greatest losses of the ASX 200 banks

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares have fallen on Friday, it’s the worst decline within the ASX 200 big banks.

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Bank Shares

This ASX 300 share is down 22% in 2022, and the CEO just bagged another $1 million worth

| Aaron Teboneras

Judo shares are looking to finish the day the in the red despite a positive update...

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Broker Notes

Broker says selloff of Bank of Queensland shares was unjustified

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland's shares have been sold off. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA dividend so low compared to the other ASX 200 banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA may be a popular bank share. But why does its dividend lag ANZ and the others?

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price lifts despite $12 million ASIC fine

| Zach Bristow

The banking giant has been slapped with its third penalty this month.

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Dividend Investing

If you'd invested $5,000 in NAB shares just after the COVID crash, here's what you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

Investing in NAB shares 2 years ago would have reaped some serious benefits.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares could be an opportunity, according to some investors.

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Bank Shares

Broker says Bank of Queensland share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

This bank share could be in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price sinks 6% on half-year update

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't reacted positively to Bank of Queensland's half year results...

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has leapt 14% since February. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or sell today? Let's ask these major brokers...

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Bank Shares

How has the Bendigo Bank share price outperformed its ASX peers by 10% in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The bank is one of the top-performing ASX 200 financial shares of the year so far.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland shares in focus amid strong first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Bank of Queensland is performing in FY 2022...

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Bank Shares

NAB share price lifts again to hit new 4-year high

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates may help all the banks increase their lending margins.

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Broker Notes

Own ANZ shares? Here's why this broker is predicting 'revenue headwinds'

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

Do CBA shares offer the highest big bank dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

What do the experts think CBA will pay in dividends this year?

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the Westpac half year result

| James Mickleboro

Next month, investors will have their eyes on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price when the banking giant…

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland shares? Here's what to watch when the company reports this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from this bank's half year results...

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