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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

Which of the big four bank shares have doubled in the last 5 years?

| Aaron Bell

These two blue-chip bank shares have risen above the rest in recent times.

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Record Highs

Breaking: CBA shares hit a new record of $180

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares can't possibly keep rising can they?

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Bank Shares

What price targets does Macquarie have on the big 4 banks?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker has to say about the big 4 bank share prices.

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Bank Shares

How artificial intelligence could transform the banking industry

| Samantha Menzies

ANZ describes the move as “the single-biggest change program” the bank will undertake over the next few years.

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Bank Shares

How likely is it that CBA shares will hit $200 in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we see CBA shares with a '2' at the front?

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Bank Shares

Guess which big 4 bank preemptively cut interest rates ahead of the RBA's next decision?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bank has pipped the RBA to the punch.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 bank stock pays the most passive income?

| Bernd Struben

What’s the best ASX 200 bank to invest for passive income?

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Bank Shares

Buying the dip: $10,000 invested in Westpac and CBA shares at April's lows is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to follow Warren Buffett’s advice to be greedy on Westpac and CBA shares in early…

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Recent Bank Shares News

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Bank Shares

Should I sell Bank of Queensland shares before the RBA cuts interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Bank of Queensland shares could soon be facing selling pressure.

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Earnings Results

CBA share price edges higher on $2.6b quarterly profit

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how Australia's largest bank performed during the quarter.

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Bank Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what the major bank is predicted to achieve.

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Bank Shares

How likely is it that CBA shares will hit $200 in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we see CBA shares with a '2' at the front?

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price tumbling today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 banking giant is in the red while the rest of the market soars on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Guess which big 4 bank preemptively cut interest rates ahead of the RBA's next decision?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bank has pipped the RBA to the punch.

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Dividend Investing

Little time left to snap up the next dividend from ANZ shares

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares will pay an interim dividend of 83 cents per share on 1 July.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why this banking giant's shares are falling today.

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Bank Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for Westpac shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much could Westpac’s earnings grow in the coming years?

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Bank Shares

CBA is the last big 4 bank to report. What should investors expect based on the other banks?

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors expect with the CBA’s upcoming report?

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 bank stock pays the most passive income?

| Bernd Struben

What’s the best ASX 200 bank to invest for passive income?

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Bank Shares

What price target does Macquarie have on ANZ shares following its result?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on this banking giant? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bank the next dividend from NAB shares? Better hurry…

| Bronwyn Allen

NAB shares will pay an interim dividend of 85 cents per share next month.

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Bank Shares

What does Macquarie think NAB shares are worth after its result?

| Tristan Harrison

What do banking analysts think of NAB’s performance?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Westpac share price falling for a fourth consecutive day?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Westpac share price is down by more than 4% today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest ANZ dividend

| Bernd Struben

ANZ just reported its half-year results and announced its interim dividend.

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Bank Shares

Which is Macquarie's favourite big four bank right now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which bank is this broker's top pick right now.

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Earnings Results

ANZ share price falls on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

How did the bank perform during the first half? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Here's the Westpac dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are forecasting for the banking giant.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the latest NAB dividend

| Bernd Struben

NAB revealed its interim dividend payout this morning.

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Bank Shares

3 headwinds that could sink CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert explains why CBA shares are looking vulnerable.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price jumps on solid half year results

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to the bank's results.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 in this ASX200 heavyweight could mean $270 in dividends

| Aaron Bell

This banking giant stands out from the pack in terms of dividend yield. 

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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

| Steve Holland

The Westpac share price has taken a hit this week. Are the bank’s shares ripe for a rebound?

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Bank Shares

Want to bag the next Westpac shares dividend? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac will pay an interim dividend of 76 cents per share next month.

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Bank Shares

After its result, what does Macquarie think Westpac shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about Australia's oldest bank.

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Bank Shares

What could Westpac's results mean for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac recently announced its FY25 half-year result.

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Bank Shares

Should new investors spend their first $5,000 on the big 4 banks?

| Aaron Bell

New to investing? You might be considering one of Australia’s major banks as your first investment. 

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Bank Shares

Buying the dip: $10,000 invested in Westpac and CBA shares at April's lows is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to follow Warren Buffett’s advice to be greedy on Westpac and CBA shares in early…

Read more »

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price sinks on half-year results miss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the big four bank performed during the first half.

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Bank Shares

Why does Macquarie think the big 4 ASX bank shares are 'on borrowed time'?

| Bronwyn Allen

With Australian interest rates likely to fall, the banks face compressed margins in the medium term.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the big four ASX 200 bank stocks in April?

| Bernd Struben

CBA led the charge among the ASX 200 bank stocks in April. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares jump over 10% in April?

| James Mickleboro

It was a great month for owners of this banking giant's shares.

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Bank Shares

Which big 4 ASX bank share does Macquarie currently prefer?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Macquarie likes this bank the most.

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Bank Shares

ASX bank shares outperformed in April. Will this continue according to Macquarie?

| Tristan Harrison

What drove the strong performance by banks in April?

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Bank Shares

3 things about BOQ stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This smaller bank has aspirations to become a larger competitor.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares reach new all time high after 4% surge

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares have done it again.

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Bank Shares

Would I buy ANZ shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Would the bank be a good investment right now?

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Bank Shares

Which 2 big ASX bank shares will be most impacted by RBA rate cuts according to Macquarie?

| Tristan Harrison

Which banks could see the most pain from RBA rate cuts?

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price lifts off on soaring profits and boosted dividend

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Bank of Queensland shares on Wednesday. Here’s why.

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