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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

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on a turnaround next month for the financials sector?

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Bank Shares

Macquarie vs NAB shares: Which bank is the better buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

Two quality financial institutions, but which is the preferred investment for one expert at the moment?

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Bank Shares

Does ANZ really have the best profit margins of the big four bank shares?

| Zach Bristow

Profitability is measured in a couple of different ways. We use these figures to compare the big four.

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Bank Shares

How big will the CBA dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will CBA provide a big dividend yield in 2023?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy for income investors right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for income investors to buy NAB shares?

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price falling the hardest of the big four today?

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shares are set to finish the week lower.

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Bank Shares

Broker tips major upside for the Westpac share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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Bank Shares

Looking for juicy ASX dividends? This expert says Westpac shares are a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert is forecasting dividend yields of 8%-plus over the next two years.

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank share price just hit a new 52-week low. What's going on?

| Matthew Farley

There's been an unwelcome milestone for shares in the regional bank in Wednesday trading.

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Bank Shares

This expert tips 25% upside for the Macquarie share price

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie could be a bank share to buy according to Morgans...

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Bank Shares

What's with the CBA share price on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a keen eye on the US Fed’s interest rate decision, due this evening.

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Bank Shares

Down 17% so far this year, is the Bank of Queensland share price a cheap buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After suffering a hefty drop, some investors are sniffing out BOQ.

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Bank Shares

Can the ANZ share price stretch higher if interest rates keep rising?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ has underperformed benchmarks in 2022 so far.

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Bank Shares

Here's why I decided to buy each of the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares

| Brendon Lau

When it comes to investing, it often doesn't pay to discriminate.

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Bank Shares

Down 7% in a month, are Bank of Queensland shares a bargain buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough month for Bank of Queensland shareholders.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares: Boring or beautiful?

| Zach Bristow

Bank shares have definitely struggled in 2022.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's how the bank's balance sheet stacks up

| Tristan Harrison

Could CBA’s strong balance sheet make it a solid pick?

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Broker Notes

Westpac shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker has tipped the big four bank's stock to surge 39%.

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price has gained 10% in 3 months. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is one of the ASX’s biggest banks a big opportunity?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Westpac shares soon be saying bon voyage to money managing?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 bank’s wealth management arm was put on the auction block in an ongoing process to streamline its…

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Bank Shares

Why has the ANZ share price been outperforming the ASX 200 this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's on track to record a 3% gain for the week despite the ASX 200's suffering.

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Bank Shares

Down 20% since mid August, are Bendigo Bank shares in the buy zone right now?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been exiting the bank en masse in FY23.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank share will win the great tech battle?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's the current standings between major banks and their tech prowess.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CBA share price edges higher amid acquisition rumours

| Bernd Struben

CBA already offers broadband and certain utility services.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price lifts amid latest competitive push

| Monica O'Shea

It's a better day on the market for ASX bank shares on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Why has the NAB share price tanked 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the NAB share price tanking by so much more than the broader market this Wednesday?

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares bear the brunt of bank sell-off amid inflation bomb

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are fleeing Macquarie shares today...

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Bank Shares

Down 16% in a year, can the Westpac share price become a successful turnaround story?

| Zach Bristow

The banking majors have all caught a bid in September.

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Bank Shares

Do Bank of Queensland shares pay better dividends than the ASX 200 big four?

| Brooke Cooper

The smaller ASX 200 bank currently offers a competitive dividend yield.

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Bank Shares

Why this fund manager is not banking on CBA shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Australia's biggest bank is this fund’s biggest underweight position.

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Bank Shares

Why is NAB investing in this Aussie payments start-up?

| Aaron Teboneras

NAB is looking to write another cheque for this fledgling fintech company.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just upgrade its target for the ANZ share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has become more optimistic about one of the biggest banks.

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Dividend Investing

What will the Westpac dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is expected from the Westpac dividend in 2023...

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Bank Shares

What could rising interest rates mean for the Bendigo Bank share price?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook continues to be murky for the banking basket.

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Bank Shares

Billions in liabilities could be set to hit CBA and other ASX banks: expert

| Brendon Lau

Why could the major ASX banks be hit with billions in liabilities soon?

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Bank Shares

'It's a bit like a home renovation': What does the future look like for ANZ shares?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ is working hard to modernise its technology. Will investors like the refurbishing?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a better ASX 200 bank to buy than CBA right now?

| Zach Bristow

Is it even one or the other, or none?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares stepped into the green today amid RBA's softer tone

| Zach Bristow

The bank share caught a bid today.

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Bank Shares

Could this help give the CBA share price an even bigger jump on its ASX counterparts?

| Tristan Harrison

A new member of the leadership team could help unlock more potential.

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Broker Notes

Why is the NAB share price diving more than the other big 4 ASX banks today?

| Brendon Lau

This broker thinks any good news is already priced in to the NAB share price.

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