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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

Here's everything you need to know about the new CBA dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's latest dividend is a doozy.

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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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Recent Bank Shares News

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Bank Shares

Up 29% in a year, are Westpac shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

Can Westpac shares keep outperforming the ASX 200 in 2025?

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Bank Shares

3 things about CBA stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This is what investors need to be aware of.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bank the boosted CBA dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

On the hunt for passive income?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just crashed 17% amid eroding profits

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 bank stock amid declining profits.

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price sinks 5% on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button today. Let's see what is happening.

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Earnings Results

4 ASX 200 bank shares with earnings updates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of Australia's 'Big Four' banks plus a regional bank will report to the market next week.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is relief coming at last for borrowers? Here's what the bank is predicting.

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Bank Shares

Where could the CBA share price go in the next 12 months — see the latest forecasts

| Tristan Harrison

Where will CBA shares go next?

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Bank Shares

CBA share price sinks despite big government news

| Bernd Struben

CBA announced a new government partnership on Friday.

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Bank Shares

$167: Have CBA shares become a 'meme stock'?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares have hit yet another new record high this Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what to watch in next week's report

| Aaron Bell

What will be included in next week's quarterly update?

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Earnings Results

CBA shares drop despite strong first-half profit result and dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to have been wanting an even stronger result from Australia's largest bank.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? What to watch in next week's trading update

| Aaron Bell

Owners of this bank’s shares should keep an eye on this upcoming report. 

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Earnings Results

CBA share price on watch after half-year profit beat

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has delivered a strong result this morning. Here's what it reported.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares fall amid branch news ahead of HY25 result

| Tristan Harrison

The major bank has announced an initiative about its banking network.

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Bank Shares

Why passive income investors should sell CBA shares now

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts say now is the time to sell CBA shares. But why?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? What to watch in next week's update

| Aaron Bell

Keeping an eye on earnings season? Westpac is set to release important results next week. 

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Bank Shares

Why Westpac shares are a sell before any RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

This leading expert recommends taking profits on Westpac shares.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank share I'd buy for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I’m cautious on some bank stocks for dividends, here’s why.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares: Another day, another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind CBA's latest push into record territory?

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Bank Shares

Big ASX news: NAB shares hit 18-year high

| Sebastian Bowen

The last time NAB shares were at this level was in November 2007.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? What to watch in next week's earnings update

| Aaron Bell

Australia’s biggest bank will release important results next week. 

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 big four bank shares down this week?

| Aaron Bell

The big four bank shares have all dipped to start the week. 

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Will the dividend or a term deposit get you more cash today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The difference between the NAB dividend and a term deposit might shock you.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares higher after nabbing CBA executive

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has made a key appointment to its executive team.

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Bank Shares

Up 38% in a year, why the CBA share price outpaced the benchmark again in January

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares delivered another month of strong returns in January. But how?

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on further gains from ANZ?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Does Australia's oldest bank think the central bank will cut rates this month?

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's why the big four bank is making news today

| Bernd Struben

NAB is forming closer ties with this $4 trillion US company.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to sell NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The market is offering a great price for owners of NAB.

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Bank Shares

Thinking about buying ANZ shares? The CEO isn't

| Sebastian Bowen

The ANZ CEO just made a big move.

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Dividend Investing

How does the CBA dividend yield compare to other ASX bank shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will shareholders of Australia's biggest bank be rewarded with high dividends this year?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell Westpac shares now

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert thinks Westpac shares will face stiffer headwinds in 2025.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares pushes higher on $940m deal

| James Mickleboro

CBA is selling its remaining stake in a Chinese bank.

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Bank Shares

Major investor sells down CBA shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a worrying sign that one investor pushed the sell button?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares hit another major record, so what does it mean for returns?

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has pointed out the banks have reached a new level.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in NAB shares 12 months is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did NAB deliver the good for investors over the past 12 months? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares in the spotlight amid latest ASIC probe

| Zach Bristow

The bank finds itself in the headlines once again.

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Bank Shares

Top broker upgrades NAB shares despite slim view on ASX banks

| Zach Bristow

This broker likes NAB on relative valuation grounds, despite a soft sector outlook.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares aren't 'fundamentally cheap' says top broker

| Zach Bristow

This broker says ANZ shares aren't as cheap as they seem on face value.

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