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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

Top broker says buy Westpac shares for 'attractive relative value and dividend yield'

| Monica O'Shea

Can Westpac go higher?

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank shares were just downgraded by Morgan Stanley?

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker has also slashed its 12-month price targets on all of the big four banks.

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Bank Shares

The NAB dividend forecast has grabbed my attention!

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert reckons NAB's dividends will only get bigger from here.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares are in 'uncharted valuation territory' and could crash: broker

| James Mickleboro

Could Australia's largest bank's shares be in danger of large declines?

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares be the best source of banking dividends in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Income-seekers may like to know which bank is going to pay the biggest yield.

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Bank Shares

Neutralised? What it means for ANZ shares and their reinvested dividends

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all you need to know about the bank's dividend reinvestment plan and $327 million buyback.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy Westpac shares now: broker

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named three key reasons why it is bullish on this banking giant.

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Opinions

Down 10% in a month, are Bank of Queensland shares in for a material re-rating?

| Tristan Harrison

The market was pessimistic about the bank’s recent result.

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Share Fallers

With interest rates rising, why have ASX 200 bank shares been pummelled in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

It may seem counterintuitive, but rising rates present pros AND cons for ASX 200 bank shares.

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Bank Shares

Invested $6,000 in NAB shares in November? Here's how much passive income you've already banked

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered two fully franked dividends every year since 2011.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are Citi's top banking pick

| James Mickleboro

ANZ could be your ticket to riches in the banking sector according to Citi.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ANZ shares? Here's what's happening with the bank's $3.5 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ first announced its intention to acquire Suncorp’s banking segment on 18 July.

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Bank Shares

Warren Buffett is dumping bank stocks. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Berkshire Hathaway has made some big moves with its bank holdings. What does this mean for ASX bank shares?

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price sinking on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's shares are starting the week in a disappointing fashion. But there's a big reason for this.

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Bank Shares

Could buying Westpac shares around $21 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX bank share is now offering a mammoth dividend yield.

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Bank Shares

These are the best ASX 200 bank shares to buy now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Two of the big four are getting a big thumbs up from analysts.

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Bank Shares

Broker warns that 'our conviction has waned' on Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker is saying about Westpac shares after its results.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland is offering the highest savings interest rate of any ASX bank. What might this mean for shareholders?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank of Queensland is now offering the highest savings interest rate around at 5.3%.

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Bank Shares

Three reasons the CBA share price made news this week

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is in the green today, marking five consecutive days of gains for the ASX 200 bank…

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Bank Shares

NAB share price up amid following the leader on cashbacks

| Bronwyn Allen

National Australia Bank will soon end its $2,000 cashback offers on new and refinanced loans.

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank share price has slumped 20% in 5 years. Have the dividends made up for it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can a massive dividend yield make up for years of falling shares?

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Dividend Investing

Want to score the boosted ANZ dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ trades on a trailing dividend yield of 6.4%, fully franked.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons the CBA share price is heading lower: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is warning investors to stay away from this banking giant's shares.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Commbank share price smashing the banking sector today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Fierce competition for home loans is a concern for bank shares. But, CBA might be better insulated than the market…

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Bank Shares

Why I think the NAB share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Hunting for an ASX bank share to buy? NAB's valuation, dividend. and strong balance sheet are appealing to me.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Something is weighing down the Westpac share price on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price tumbling 4% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors should welcome NAB's 4% drop so far this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland share price taking a 4% tumble today?

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland's shares are falling for a good reason on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price running out of steam?

| Tristan Harrison

Have CBA shareholders seen the worst of the share price falls?

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bag the boosted Westpac dividend? You'll need to buy shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Banking on getting the Westpac dividend? Investors need to own shares by the end of today.

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Earnings Results

CBA share price slips today despite $2.6 billion cash profit

| Bernd Struben

CBA has now completed approximately $2 billion of the bank’s $3 billion share buyback.

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bag the boosted NAB dividend? You'd better hurry

| Tristan Harrison

This is the last day to get hold of the upcoming dividend.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price could offer a 20% return: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is urging investors to buy this bank share following its results release.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett is 'very cautious' about investing in bank stocks. Should you be?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett didn’t miss a beat at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual general meeting, held in Omaha Nebraska on Saturday.

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Dividend Investing

If you invest $10,000 in ANZ shares here's how much passive income you'll earn

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shares have a long track record of paying out two fully franked dividends per year.

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price good value following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Macquarie shares following its results? Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks...

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch amid $4bn half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has released its half-year results this morning.

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bag the next Bank of Queensland dividend? You'd better be quick

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland's dividend will soon be paid to investors.

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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy ANZ shares after its strong results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for investors to pounce on this banking giant's shares?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the CBA share price in May?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is facing tricky operating conditions.

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