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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

CBA (ASX:CBA) doubles down on 'core business' with $1.8 billion sale

| Mitchell Lawler

$1.8 billion going straight into the piggy bank...

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank has been ruffling some customer feathers

| Monica O'Shea

What is bothering some NAB customers?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CBA (ASX:CBA) is 'on its way back'

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank could be in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is slipping today

| Aaron Teboneras

Suncorp has already received more than 5,000 claims as a result of the rain and flood event unfolding on Australia's…

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares? Here's the latest on the bank's cost-cutting crusade

| Monica O'Shea

Westpac plans to lose 20% of its marketing department...

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Bank Shares

Bad ATM? The ANZ share price was hammered more than any other ASX 200 bank today

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened to ANZ today? We take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

'Rapidly evolving': CBA (ASX:CBA) boss warns of continued volatility amid Russia fears

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the bank's boss is keeping a close eye on Europe.

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Bank Shares

Up 11% in two weeks. What's been driving the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price lately?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been boosting the bank's stock lately.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX: CBA) shares? Here's how the bank is pushing its 'green' and ESG investment products

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest way CBA is advertising its sustainable finance offerings.

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Bank Shares

Should you be buying ASX 200 bank shares in February?

| Bernd Struben

Higher rates can increase banks' lending margins.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares have been punished, but experts are now bullish

| Tony Yoo

The big bank has struggled the past few years, but shareholders could enjoy a boom 2022 if the experts are…

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Bank Shares

Why NAB (ASX:NAB) has been losing market share, but its shares are set to soar

| Tony Yoo

The stock price for this big bank has been disappointing for 2 decades, but multiple analysts reckon it's ready for…

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Earnings Results

Judo (ASX:JDO) share price lifts on bullish guidance

| Bernd Struben

The bank is forecasting strong business credit growth.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has gained less than $4 in 10 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do the bank's dividends measure up? We take a closer look.

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 big-cap ASX shares that even this small-cap expert recommends

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou reveals the two large companies that even a small-stock fundie holds.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy for the 7.3% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the ANZ share price an investment candidate with a 7.3% yield?

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has leapt 10% in 3 weeks. How does this compare to the other big banks?

| Aaron Teboneras

A snapshot below at how Bank of Queensland shares have performed against the major banks.

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Bank Shares

This expert says the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has 25% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac shares may have 25% upside according to one expert.

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Dividend Investing

Why 'dependable and reliable dividend payers' could be the antidote to current volatility: expert

| Bernd Struben

Income investors may be well positioned to ride out the market uncertainty surrounding interest rates.

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Dividend Investing

At today's CBA (ASX:CBA) share price, how big will the FY22 dividend yield be?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the CBA share price expected to offer a nice dividend yield?

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52-Week Highs

Why did the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price smash 4-year highs today?

| Zach Bristow

Analysts and market pundits are backing NAB shares to perform well in 2022.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares have rallied 34% in a year. Here's why this fundie says there's more to come

| Bernd Struben

Disruptions in energy markets are delivering new opportunities for the company.

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Broker Notes

To buy, or not to buy, that is the question: Analysts are indecisive on Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) shares after mixed earnings

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are torn on the bank's results yesterday. Apparently, there could be more risk still on the table.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank's carbon credits scheme is attracting global interest

| Brooke Cooper

The bank's carbon credit platform has a new name and 3 new founders.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares? The bank just tipped $70m into a new 'green' partnership

| Brooke Cooper

ANZ fills a gap in its sustainability capabilities with this new partnership.

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Economy

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's the bank's hawkish outlook for RBA rate rises

| Bernd Struben

Increasing interest rates are virtually guaranteed. The question now is when... and by how much?

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares getting so much love today?

| Monica O'Shea

It seems ASX bank shares had a particularly fine Valentine's Day.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's the bank's next big tech move

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic has seen more professionals seeking flexible work arrangements.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac is having a very good day...

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price lifts amid 32% jump in profits

| Mitchell Lawler

Residential lending helps Bendigo bag a big jump in earnings...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price a buy for the 7% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the NAB share price be a solid buy for dividends in 2022?

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Bank Shares

What Westpac (ASX:WBC) shareholders need to know about its $3.5bn buyback

| James Mickleboro

Westpac is about to buy $3.5 billion back from shareholders...

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Broker Notes

The Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price has 'run hard': What's next?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Macquarie's shares?

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Broker Notes

Brokers tip NAB (ASX:NAB) share price to storm to a new 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be heading higher from here...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in the buy zone following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy ANZ shares?

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps after scintillating quarter

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are jumping on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Will Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares give ASX 200 investors a dividend raise in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac raise its dividend this year?

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) boss Matt Comyn sounds warning on interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

A big lift in interest rates would see many Australian households struggle to meet their mortgage payments.

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Broker Notes

Shareholders are happy with the NAB (ASX:NAB) earnings beat. But what do analysts say?

| Zach Bristow

See what these analysts are saying on NAB after its earnings beat.

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CBA (ASX:CBA) shares to buy rating following 'great' half

| James Mickleboro

CBA's shares are in favour with this broker...

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