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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 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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Dividend Investing

Invested $10,000 in ANZ shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ is popular among passive income investors for its history of reliable dividend payments.

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Bank Shares

The big 4 ASX bank share that stands above the rest

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's market-leading yield comes with a catch.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares now the 'world's most expensive' bank stock?

| Bernd Struben

The strong outperformance of CBA shares has come with a price.

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Bank Shares

Reporting season has delivered fantastic news for CBA shareholders!

| Tristan Harrison

I reckon CBA’s result now seems even more impressive.

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Bank Shares

3 things about CBA stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This is what investors need to be aware of.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just crashed 17% amid eroding profits

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 bank stock amid declining profits.

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Bank Shares

$167: Have CBA shares become a 'meme stock'?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares have hit yet another new record high this Thursday.

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Recent Bank Shares News

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Bank Shares

Up 38% in a year, why the CBA share price outpaced the benchmark again in January

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares delivered another month of strong returns in January. But how?

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on further gains from ANZ?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Does Australia's oldest bank think the central bank will cut rates this month?

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's why the big four bank is making news today

| Bernd Struben

NAB is forming closer ties with this $4 trillion US company.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to sell NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The market is offering a great price for owners of NAB.

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Bank Shares

Thinking about buying ANZ shares? The CEO isn't

| Sebastian Bowen

The ANZ CEO just made a big move.

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Dividend Investing

How does the CBA dividend yield compare to other ASX bank shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will shareholders of Australia's biggest bank be rewarded with high dividends this year?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell Westpac shares now

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert thinks Westpac shares will face stiffer headwinds in 2025.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares pushes higher on $940m deal

| James Mickleboro

CBA is selling its remaining stake in a Chinese bank.

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Bank Shares

Major investor sells down CBA shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a worrying sign that one investor pushed the sell button?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares hit another major record, so what does it mean for returns?

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has pointed out the banks have reached a new level.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in NAB shares 12 months is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did NAB deliver the good for investors over the past 12 months? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares in the spotlight amid latest ASIC probe

| Zach Bristow

The bank finds itself in the headlines once again.

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Bank Shares

Top broker upgrades NAB shares despite slim view on ASX banks

| Zach Bristow

This broker likes NAB on relative valuation grounds, despite a soft sector outlook.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares aren't 'fundamentally cheap' says top broker

| Zach Bristow

This broker says ANZ shares aren't as cheap as they seem on face value.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to sell CBA shares?

| Zach Bristow

The bank's shares have started the year strongly, so what gives?

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Bank Shares

Where will Macquarie shares be in 3 years?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict for this banking giant?

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts expect some banks to pay more and others to pay less in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price really fall 30%?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is the latest to predict a rough time ahead for CBA...

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Bank Shares

Were Bank of Queensland shares a winner in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Did owners of BOQ shares become richer in 2024?

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Bank Shares

Here are the important dates impacting ANZ shares this year

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the dates to diarise for the new year.

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Bank Shares

Which dates could move the Westpac share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates for Westpac investors this year.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Overvalued or still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors like what they see with this bank?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA could cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be heading lower next month? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is currently the worst-performing member of the big four.

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Bank Shares

Are superannuation funds propping up the CBA share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert might have cracked the CBA share price code.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in CBA shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's smashing returns might surprise you...

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Share Market News

Looking outside the big four? What's in store for the other ASX bank shares in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Shares in the big four banks went gangbusters in 2024, but what about the others?

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock delivered double CBA's share price gains in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: It's wasn't a big four bank...

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Bank Shares

Is it time to cash in some profit on ASX 200 bank shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 200 Banks Index surged almost 30% compared to a 7.5% lift for the broader ASX 200 last year.

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Share Market News

Are CBA shares a great buy for dividends in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on big dividends this year?

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Bank Shares

Was it a good idea to own Westpac shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Were the bank's shareholders smiling at the end of last year? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Insider buys $215k of Westpac shares. Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think you should buy shares in this big four bank like one of its insiders? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Did ANZ shares beat the ASX 200 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Was it better to own the index or ANZ shares last year?

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Bank Shares

Here are the 3 best ASX 200 bank shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

The banking sector delivered the goods for investors last year. But which shares were best?

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Bank Shares

2 ASX shares investors should consider keeping on a tight leash

| Zach Bristow

Brokers think several challenges could clamp investment results for these stocks in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price rocket 37% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares smashed the market in 2024. But why?

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Bank Shares

Should you buy major ASX bank shares before 2025? The evidence is piling up, and here's what it says

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what I’m seeing with banking stocks as the year comes to a close.

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Bank Shares

Up 22% this year, is this the best ASX 200 bank stock for 2025?

| Zach Bristow

After a sector-wide stellar performance in 2024, I reckon one ASX bank stock will see the momentum continue into the…

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Bank Shares

2 strong ASX bank shares to consider before year-end

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX bank shares could be compelling opportunities in the sector.

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