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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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Broker Notes

Citi: Growth 'possible' for Bank of Queensland shares

| Zach Bristow

Opinions are still mixed, however.

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Bank Shares

3 things about NAB stock that every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Knowing these factors is important before owning NAB shares.

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Bank Shares

Will the rotation out of ASX 200 bank shares into the miners continue?

| Bronwyn Allen

Tyndall AM research analyst, Tom Hays, provides his point of view.

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Opinions

Why CBA shares can still be cheap while looking expensive

| Mitchell Lawler

Overvalued? I'm not banking on it.

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Bank Shares

ASX bank and mining shares: Is this the great rotation?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors dumping one sector for another?

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Bank Shares

Better buy: ASX bank or mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Which sector could make a smarter pick at the current valuations?

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up 300 Westpac shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has increased its dividend payouts every year since 2020.

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Dividend Investing

Bought 500 ANZ shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ has a lengthy track record of paying two annual dividends per year.

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Recent Bank Shares News

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Bank Shares

Can Bank of Queensland shares rebound above $6?

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank share going to rebound soon?

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Dividend Investing

Own CBA shares? Here's why this 'platform for passive income' is too good to be true

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have each paid out $4.20 in passive income over the year. But not through this bogus ‘automatic platform’.

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Bank Shares

The one question to ask yourself before buying Bendigo Bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

An increase in the bank's profit margins may be short-lived.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need to invest in NAB shares to get $1,000 of annual dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX bank share could pay a strong stream of dividends in 2024 and beyond.

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Broker Notes

This ASX finance stock is so hot right now. Which bank?

| Tony Yoo

Here's an 'attractive entry opportunity' for a company set to 'surprise on the upside'.

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Bank Shares

Citi says that ANZ shares can generate huge returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for this bank share.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher on Queensland agreement

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has signed an agreement with the Queensland government to support its acquisition of Suncorp Bank.

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Bank Shares

Better dividend buy: CBA shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares actually a great option for dividends?

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price in bargain territory?

| James Mickleboro

Are this regional bank's shares trading at an attractive level?

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Bank Shares

Why Macquarie shares are my top pick among ASX 200 banks

| Tristan Harrison

It's hard to go past Macquarie's international earnings.

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Bank Shares

ANZ stock is the highest-yielding ASX big four bank right now. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is ANZ's dividend yield so monstrous right now?

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Bank Shares

Is value starting to appear in Westpac shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are shares in the big four bank too cheap to ignore in 2023?

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Bank Shares

Could NAB shares be wielding a double-edged sword?

| Bernd Struben

Investors in ASX 200 banks have been keeping a close eye on the outlook for net interest margins.

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Bank Shares

Why Westpac is making news this week

| James Mickleboro

What's been happening over at Westpac this week?

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Dividend Investing

Top broker says buy ANZ shares now for a juicy 7% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

There could be big dividends incoming from the bank.

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Bank Shares

Should I be snapping up CBA shares while they're under $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell now that they are back under $100?

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Bank Shares

What's in store for the Westpac share price in June?

| James Mickleboro

Will Westpac shares fare better this month?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Business banking earnings continue to perform well for NAB.

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Bank Shares

Prediction: What's the outlook for the CBA share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Interest rates have gone up again. What does this mean for the biggest bank?

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Bank Shares

How might the ANZ share price perform in June?

| James Mickleboro

Is June going to be another disappointing month for this bank share?

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Bank Shares

What went wrong for Bank of Queensland shares in May?

| Tristan Harrison

We check why the regional bank experienced such a marked drop in its share price.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Macquarie share price tumble almost 7% in May?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling down this investment bank's shares.

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in NAB shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Monica O'Shea

We check this big bank's income-boosting credentials.

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Bank Shares

Did you invest $7k in Westpac shares in 2020? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Westpac shares really returned 36% in three years?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price sink 6% in May?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares underperformed the market in May. Why?

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Bank Shares

What caused the NAB share price to sink 10% in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result from NAB disappointed the market last month.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX buy: Bendigo Bank or Bank of Queensland shares?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ shares are suffering amid regulator attention, but are they great value?

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares gained on the first day of May, despite more banking turmoil rocking US financial markets.

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Share Fallers

The Westpac share price dumped 8% in May. What's next?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how Westpac shares fared in the past month -- and where they could go from here.

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Bank Shares

Why is everyone talking about Bank of Queensland shares today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 bank will work with regulators to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing program.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares still worth buying today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are brokers telling us to buy or sell CBA shares right now?

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy NAB shares right now (and 2 reasons to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares are now a lot cheaper so is it a good time to invest?

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or bear on Westpac shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Down more than 10% this year and paying an attractive dividend yield, is it worth buying shares in this banking…

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price is down over 10% in a decade. Are dividends enough for shareholders?

| Tristan Harrison

Do banks only need to pay dividends to achieve good returns?

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Bank Shares

As safe as… houses? Why this analyst is wary of ASX bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

Higher interest rates are causing disruptions to growth of banks, as well as possible bad debt dangers.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank is canning cashbacks and lifting rates now

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac will soon end its $3,500 cashback offer on new loans.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the bank is being ordered to open its books

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX bank share is facing court action over alleged pay discrimination.

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Bank Shares

Here's the Bank of Queensland dividend forecast for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Are BOQ shareholders in line for a payment cut over the next two years?

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Bank Shares

'Opportunity is significant': CBA share price in the green amid latest push for market domination

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price be getting some tailwinds today from the bank’s latest push to increase its market share in…

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