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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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Broker Notes

Is the Bendigo Bank share price a buy ahead of next month's earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this regional bank be a leading pick? Let's see what the experts are saying.

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Bank Shares

'Raises a whole lot of issues': Which ASX 200 banks are still funding new fossil fuel projects?

| Tristan Harrison

The role of banks in financing fossil fuels is under scrutiny.

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Bank Shares

Here's what's happening with CBA shares this week

| Bernd Struben

The CommBank app will enable customers to track their carbon footprint via their spending patterns.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 bank has been revealed as the world's longest dividend-paying share

| Bernd Struben

At the current share price, the bank pays a trailing dividend yield of 5.7%, fully franked.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price an ASX banking buy for the next 12 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at what some of the top brokers are saying.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price lifts as CEO spruiks 'very good inflation protection'

| Bronwyn Allen

The Macquarie share price is up 2.86% after the bank presented its Q1 FY23 update and held its annual general…

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price is up 20% from its YTD low. Is now the time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what some brokers are saying about the NAB share price...

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Bank Shares

Macquarie share price on watch following strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie had a strong first quarter...

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Bank Shares

Why this ASX investment company dumped NAB for Westpac shares

| Zach Bristow

Valuation is the primary reason for the switch.

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Dividend Investing

Can investors bank on a dividend surprise from CBA shares this earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is one of the biggest dividend payers in Australia. But how big is its dividend going to be?

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch following market update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Westpac is busy doing behind the scenes...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own ANZ shares? Tech experts raise red flags over Suncorp integration

| Brooke Cooper

IT specialists reportedly believe the big four bank could struggle to integrate Suncorp's banking platform.

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Bank Shares

What might the ANZ deal mean for Bank of Queensland shareholders?

| Tristan Harrison

How will things develop for BOQ after the ANZ play for Suncorp?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Why the major bank could soon make a crypto splash

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this old banking dog about to learn some new tricks?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price smash the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ was the standout performer on a good day for ASX bank shares.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Union labels bank 'irresponsible' following major COVID change

| Brooke Cooper

The bank has dumped paid pandemic leave for staff.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price edges lower after capital raising

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has raised funds for the Suncorp Bank acquisition...

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Bank Shares

How high will the RBA hike rates in 2022? Here's what the ASX 200 banks are forecasting

| Bernd Struben

ANZ believes the Reserve Bank of Australia will boost the cash rate by 0.5% in each of the next four…

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price in danger from a resurgent ANZ?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the rise of one competitor hurt NAB’s chances of growth?

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on ANZ's Suncorp Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a top broker is saying about ANZ's big deal...

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Bank Shares

What might ANZ's Suncorp deal mean for competition among ASX 200 banks?

| Brooke Cooper

The $4.9 billion transaction could have notable impacts on other ASX 200 banking shares.

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Bank Shares

This is what analysts are forecasting for the Westpac dividend through to FY24

| James Mickleboro

Where is the Westpac dividend heading?

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Bank Shares

'CBA and Westpac are too big': One fund manager's take on the future of ASX 200 bank shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Could AMP be the next ASX bank to be bought out?

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Bank Shares

Should owners of CBA shares be worried about ANZ's mega deal?

| Tristan Harrison

A big four bank is about to get even bigger. How will this impact CBA?

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Bank Shares

'Not bricks and mortar': The real value in ANZ acquiring Suncorp's banking operations

| Tristan Harrison

What is the key reason that ANZ is going for Suncorp?

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Bank Shares

'Really strong case': Can ANZ win over the new ACCC boss?

| Tristan Harrison

Will competition concerns be a dealbreaker for ANZ’s acquisition?

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Bank Shares

Why a Suncorp buyout could mean more green funding for Queensland

| Brooke Cooper

Billions of dollars of lending could be on the table for green and renewable energy projects in Queensland following the…

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Bank Shares

Here's how ANZ Bank performed during Q3 of FY22

| James Mickleboro

ANZ had a positive third quarter of FY 2022...

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price halted amid $5b Suncorp Bank deal and mega cap raise

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is making a blockbuster acquisition...

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? The plan for a $1 billion division sale

| Zach Bristow

Bidders are queuing up to buy the bank's investment platform segment, according to reports.

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Bank Shares

Setting the pace: Why ASX 200 bank shares are feeling the pinch on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a tough day for the big four banks. Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

Here's what might happen to the NAB share price in FY2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the NAB share price a buy or a sell for FY2023?

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Bank Shares

Here's what's moving the CBA share price this week

| Bernd Struben

Hot running inflation and tight labour markets are pointing to further aggressive tightening from the RBA and US Fed.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the ANZ share price in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares have lost around 15% in value since 30 May … will things get better?

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Bank Shares

Surprise US inflation pumps the brakes on ASX 200 bank shares

| Monica O'Shea

Bank shares are sliding today. We take a look at why.

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Dividend Investing

Will Westpac shares really offer a 7.8% dividend yield this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac keep growing its dividend all the way to a 7.8% yield?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook in FY23 for ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on financial players in the ASX 200 this financial year?

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price drops amid MYOB takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Bank Shares

Are falling BNPL shares pushing the ASX banks higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX bank shares profiting from the woes of BNPL shares today?

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Bank Shares

Down 9%, can CBA shares bounce back in FY23?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell for FY2023?

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