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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

CBA is among the biggest dividend-payers in the world. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the bank continue to rank at the top end of global dividend-payers?

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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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Recent Bank Shares News

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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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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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