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Recent Financial Shares News

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Financial Shares

Steadfast Group takeover bid update: KKR joins consortium

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast Group shares are in focus as an updated takeover proposal arrives, now with KKR joining the consortium.

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Financial Shares

Buying AMP shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get today

| Sebastian Bowen

Does AMP measure up when it comes to income?

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX financial stock is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

An outlook upgrade is sending these shares higher.

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Financial Shares

This fund's 75% return smashed its benchmark, and it's celebrating with a special dividend

| Cameron England

It's been a record year for this well-known fund.

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Financial Shares

QBE shares rebound 35% to fresh multi-year high: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next for this insurance provider.

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Financial Shares

Steadfast Group extends exclusivity on $6.00 per share takeover offer

| Laura Stewart

Amwins consortium extends exclusivity for its $6.00 per share indicative proposal.

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Financial Shares

Qube shares: Scheme now effective and special dividend declared

| Laura Stewart

Qube confirms its scheme with Rubik Australia is effective and declares a fully franked special dividend for shareholders.

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Financial Shares

QBE shares surge again as $37 billion insurance giant faces leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

A leadership change has not slowed this ASX 200 stock.

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Financial Shares

Netwealth posts strong FUA growth and secures Morgan Stanley platform deal

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group posts $15.4 billion in FY26 net flows and announces an expanded platform deal with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management…

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Financial Shares

Buying IAG shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are IAG shares worth a look for dividends?

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Financial Shares

Infratil shares on watch after CDC Data Centres' valuation climbs

| Laura Stewart

Infratil shares are under the spotlight as CDC Data Centres’ independent valuation rises 23.6% on strong capacity gains.

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Financial Shares

5 best ASX 200 financial shares of FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 financials went from being the best sector of FY25 to negative growth in FY26.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Is passive income on your radar?

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Financial Shares

Why are Suncorp shares sinking 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant has released an update ahead of its results release next month.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX 200 winner is halted on Wednesday

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are waiting for details on a potential takeover approach.

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Financial Shares

QBE shares soar to fresh multi-year high: Here's what brokers expect next

| Samantha Menzies

Can QBE shares keep climbing higher? Find out here.

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Financial Shares

AFIC reveals 2026 dividend plans for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

AFIC outlines its intention to pay both final and special fully franked dividends for FY26, alongside ongoing buy-back plans.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy AMP shares today

| Samantha Menzies

Does AMP deserve a spot in your portfolio?

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Financial Shares

SpaceX shares pay off big time for this ASX-listed fund

| Cameron England

This fund is also making more big bets on AI.

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Financial Shares

Why are Soul Patts shares pushing higher again on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

A large property sale has investors paying attention.

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Financial Shares

Why I'd buy and hold Macquarie shares for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

I like that the company has several ways to create value across changing market cycles.

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Financial Shares

Qube shareholders vote on $5.20 takeover offer

| Laura Stewart

Qube shareholders vote on a proposed $5.20-per-share scheme, offering a strong premium and valued at $9.3 billion equity.

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Financial Shares

ASX settles ASIC lawsuit, updates on CHESS project and penalty

| Laura Stewart

ASX settles ASIC case with a $20.5m penalty over previous CHESS project statements; CHESS upgrade remains a top focus.

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Financial Shares

Magellan Financial Group shares: ACCC backs merger and rebrand plans

| Laura Stewart

The Magellan Financial Group share price is in focus as the ACCC approves its Barrenjoey merger and a groupwide rebrand…

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX financial stock could deliver a huge return

| James Mickleboro

Looking to outperform the benchmark? Check out this stock that Bell Potter is bullish on.

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Financial Shares

If I invest $8,000 in Macquarie shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend cash can investors bank on next year?

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Financial Shares

Perpetual to acquire Interfi majority stake; debt reduction underway

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Interfi and expects a notable reduction in gross debt.

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Financial Shares

Is this ASX financials stock a better buy than CBA shares?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this financials stock. Here's why it could be a top buy.

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Financial Shares

These 2 undervalued ASX financials stocks could be a once in a lifetime buy

| Aaron Bell

Why investors should scoop up these undervalued stocks right now.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons why the Macquarie share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s get into the positives of Macquarie today…

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Financial Shares

3 ASX financial shares to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 financial shares are down 3% in 2026 compared to a 1% slip for the broader benchmark index.

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Financial Shares

ASX shares sink 8% as investors baulk at spending surge

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX share price is falling as costs come into focus.

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Financial Shares

Qube Holdings is trading below its takeover price. Here is what investors need to know

| Mark Verhoeven

Qube Holdings trades at a 3.5% discount to Macquarie's $5.20 takeover offer. Here is what the gap means and whether…

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Financial Shares

UBS sounds the alarm on this ASX 200 financial stock after a big 2026 run

| Aaron Teboneras

QBE shares are slipping as analysts look ahead to 2027.

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Financial Shares

Why rising insurance premiums could make these 2 ASX insurers very attractive right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Premium rates are still climbing and both IAG and QBE are capturing that growth. Here's why both ASX insurers look…

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX 200 insurance stock is sinking today

| Aaron Teboneras

A broker downgrade has put pressure back on IAG shares.

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Financial Shares

L1 Long Short Fund boosts dividend as returns eclipse market

| Laura Stewart

L1 Long Short Fund delivered a 44.7% return and lifted its quarterly dividend, strongly outperforming the ASX 200 index.

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Financial Shares

Why is Infratil cashing out of its Contact Energy shares?

| Kevin Gandiya

The deal will see Infratil earn almost NZ$500m after it sells 53.5 million Contact Energy shares.

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Financial Shares

Soul Patts shares rise after taking stake in struggling ASX stock

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are watching Soul Patts’ latest move.

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Financial Shares

What Macquarie's latest result tells investors about the year ahead

| Mark Verhoeven

Macquarie Group just posted a 30% jump in full-year profit and a record second half.

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