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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

Buyer beware! Why Macquarie just downgraded the big four ASX 200 banks

| Tristan Harrison

Banks may have gotten too expensive.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? The bank may be looking for a new CEO

| Tristan Harrison

The bank may be planning to have a new boss.

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Bank Shares

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is profit about to soar for this bank?

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Bank Shares

Should you wait for a dip to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks have been rallying. Is it time to buy?

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in Westpac shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Has this big four bank been a good place to invest?

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Bank Shares

Here's the NAB dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the analysts are expecting.

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Bank Shares

Virgin Money share price pops 34% on takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This UK bank could be leaving the ASX boards in the near future.

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Bank Shares

Forget CBA and buy this ASX bank stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this bank stock could offer much better returns.

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Dividend Investing

A 10% dividend yield from Westpac shares? Here's how these income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

Westpac shares are popular among passive income investors for their reliable fully franked dividends.

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52-Week Highs

Why are the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares leaping to new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are shrugging off valuation concerns and piling into bank stocks.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marching higher amid 'difficult news'

| Bernd Struben

There are some big changes afoot at CBA.

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Bank Shares

Is the blistering rally in ASX 200 bank shares overdone?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 banks stocks are trading at more than one-year highs.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares push higher amid asset sale and dividend bump hopes

| James Mickleboro

Could a dividend boost be coming thanks to this asset sale?

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Dividend Investing

An 8% yield on CBA shares? Here's how these passive income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

CBA pleased passive income investors with a 2.4% interim dividend boost.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares rally to new record high. Is $196 billion too much for this banking giant?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think CBA shares have a number of problems right now...

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy Westpac shares at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

I see only one reason to buy Westpac shares today.

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Bank Shares

Is it time for me to change my tune about ANZ shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Have I underrated this ASX bank share?

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Bank Shares

3 things about CBA stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

An investor doesn’t really know CBA unless they know these things about the bank.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price premium is 'difficult to justify'

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts' calls that CBA shares are too expensive are getting louder.

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Bank Shares

How come the NAB share price is still 26% below its all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shares cost more than $40 back in 2007...

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Bank Shares

Up 20% in 4 months, where's next for the CBA share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have CBA shares finally hit their limits?

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Dividend Investing

Should ASX income investors buy Westpac shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on those dividends?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the CBA dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Where next for this banking giant's dividends?

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Bank Shares

NAB shares hit 52-week high on first-quarter earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

NAB appears on track to at least deliver on first-half expectations.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price sinking on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this banking giant's shares today?

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Earnings Results

NAB share price on watch following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

NAB has released its quarterly update. How did it perform?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares tumble despite Suncorp Bank takeover approval

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Competition Tribunal has finally given the deal the thumbs up.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to snap up this banking giant's shares?

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Bank Shares

High rates, falling profits: Why are ASX bank shares losing out this reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening to banks this reporting season?

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Bank Shares

How will ANZ shares react to a big week of ASX news?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares got some good news today, but might get even better news tomorrow.

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Bank Shares

Why are Westpac shares leaping ahead of rival ASX 200 bank stocks on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have been poring over Westpac’s quarterly results today.

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Bank Shares

You need to act fast if you want to receive the next CBA dividend

| James Mickleboro

It's almost payday for the banking giant's shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank share price tumbles on half-year earnings slump

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this regional bank performed during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price on watch following $1.8 billion quarterly profit

| Bernd Struben

Westpac’s revenue and expenses both increased over the three months.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income could I earn buying $5,000 of CBA shares today?

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons passive income investors often hold CBA shares in their portfolios.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's how much profit to expect in Q1

| James Mickleboro

Will NAB beat expectations during the first quarter?

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Bank Shares

Why you should sell your CBA shares before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks the bank's shares could crash deep into the red.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the CBA dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend ahoy! We now know how big the payout is going to be.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares tumble 3% on half-year profit decline and margin pain

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't responded positively to this banking giant's results.

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Earnings Results

CBA share price on watch following $5b cash profit and dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

CBA's profits have come in slightly ahead of expectations.

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