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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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Share Fallers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower following major regional branch changes

| James Mickleboro

CBA is changing how people bank in regional locations...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is down 20% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

We've done the maths on this dividend share so you don't have to.

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) has beef with Apple. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The boss of Australia's largest bank calls out Apple for stifling competition.

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Bank Shares

Is it a good time to buy Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares?

| Ken Hall

Here's what to consider in deciding whether now is the time to buy shares in Australia's largest bank?

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after asset sale blow

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's asset sale took a blow today...

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Bank Shares

What can Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shareholders expect from buybacks in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kinds of dividends or buybacks will CBA shareholders receive next month?

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Bank Shares

How is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price performing against the financial services sector?

| Brooke Cooper

Confidence in Westpac is strong, despite some recent negative press.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Ken Hall

The banking giant won't be reporting its full-year results next month but what else could investors be keeping an eye…

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look for when CBA releases its full year results...

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Bank Shares

Why the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is up 12% in 3 months

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Australia's largest bank are outperforming the ASX 200 Index.

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Bank Shares

Can the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are on fire in 2021. Can they keep rising?

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price up despite potential $254 million loss

| Mitchell Lawler

More than 100 alleged fraudulent transactions on the wall, take one down, pass it around...

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares higher as bank moves into broadband business

| Bernd Struben

The competition for your banking business is heating up.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lags big banks as requests for deferrals surge

| Aaron Teboneras

The biggest company on the ASX is seeing some of its customers struggle financially.

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Bank Shares

Should you buy Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares in July for the dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant in the buy zone for income investors?

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Bank Shares

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is gaining today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

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Bank Shares

It hasn't been a great month so far for the NAB share price

| Brooke Cooper

What's been going on with the NAB share price in July?

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Bank Shares

$1.5bn buy-back: Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy ANZ shares?

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Bank Shares

ANZ's (ASX:ANZ) $1.5bn buyback puts other ASX 200 banks under capital return spotlight

| Brendon Lau

ANZ Bank's share buyback has taken experts by surprise. Here's why...

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BNPL shares

Do ASX 200 banks share same BNPL ambitions as Westpac (ASX: WBC)?

| Brooke Cooper

Are the lines between big banks and BNPL providers about to blur?

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after announcing $1.5bn buy-back

| James Mickleboro

ANZ isn't letting recent COVID-19 outbreaks stop it from returning funds to shareholders...

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Dividend Investing

Is the BOQ (ASX:BOQ) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BOQ worth thinking about for income?

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slips as COVID loan support announced

| Bernd Struben

Rolling COVID lockdowns continue to impact Australians across the nation.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen 8% over the last 30 days

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough run on the ASX for Westpac. We take a closer look at what's happened

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Bank Shares

Does Google plan to disrupt the ASX banks of CBA, ANZ, NAB and Westpac?

| Tristan Harrison

Google may have plans to disrupt the ASX’s big four banks.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price slides as potential Forum fraud deepens

| Mitchell Lawler

NAB might have exposure to the latest alleged fraud saga. Here's how...

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Bank Shares

It hasn't been a great week for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price so far

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with ANZ shares this week? We take a closer look

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Broker Notes

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has been downgraded by a leading broker...

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is having a good year. Here's why

| Ken Hall

The regional bank is putting together a strong year for shareholders...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperformed Westpac over the past 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank has been a great performer in recent months. But will the good times continue to roll?

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares in focus on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are looking more closely at ASX banks on rising repayment deferrals...

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Bank Shares

Broker warns that small lenders are set to beat ASX bank shares

| Brendon Lau

The best way to gain exposure to the housing recovery isn't through ASX banks but their smaller rivals.

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Bank Shares

How is the NAB share price reacting to the possible Citi buyout today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with NAB shares today?

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch after confirming Citi acquisition interest

| James Mickleboro

NAB is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has trailed the ASX 200 over the last 3 months

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has been underperforming recently...

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Bank Shares

Here's what has been moving the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in 2021

| Kerry Sun

The ANZ share price is beating the market in 2021. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price outperforming the big 4 today?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's fifth largest retail bank is leading the sector today.

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Bank Shares

Top broker tells investors to stand ready to take profit on ASX bank shares

| Brendon Lau

The golden run for ASX bank shares may be coming to a close as the tailwinds are waning.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lifts amid news of bid to acquire Citi banking

| Brooke Cooper

Could NAB be hoping to purchase Australia's fifth largest credit card provider?

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Bank Shares

Why the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is beating the ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The CBA share price is outrunning the broader market over the past year. Here's what you need to know...

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