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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

Are CBA shares bargain buys at under $100?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares enjoyed a terrific start to 2023 but came under pressure amid bank failures in the US and Europe…

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland shares? Your dividends might be about to be slashed

| Brooke Cooper

The bank has flagged a 9% cut to its upcoming dividend.

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Dividend Investing

How much I would need to invest in NAB shares to earn $150 a month in passive income?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check NAB's credentials as an ASX dividend share.

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Bank Shares

Investor or depositor? Warren Buffett sounds off on banking crisis

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett stressed that depositors shouldn’t be worried about losing their savings. Investors in failing banks, on the other hand,…

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Bank Shares

How reliable are the dividends from CBA shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the Commonwealth Bank's dividends all they are cracked up to be?

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Bank Shares

Could Westpac shares have 'the greatest potential' of all the ASX 200 bank stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Westpac shares worth buying this April?

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Bank Shares

3 good reasons I'm avoiding ANZ shares at all costs!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not banking on ANZ to be a great investment.

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Share Market News

It's official, the ASX 200 big four banks are the world's most capitalised. Should you buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how Australia's big four stack up and what the experts see ahead.

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Bank Shares

Mortgage competition has never been hotter, so are NAB shares worth buying right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX bank share now too cheap to ignore?

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price heading back over $100?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts are forecasting for the ASX 200 banking giant's stock.

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Bank Shares

Could right now be a great time to buy ASX 200 bank stocks for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the banks still a buy for big dividends?

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for the Bank of Queensland share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is this regional bank a top option in the sector right now?

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Bank Shares

Is right now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy CBA shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Recent turmoil in the banking space has seemingly weighed on the ASX 200 giant's stock.

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Bank Shares

Could ANZ shares cash in on the recent international bank collapses?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the ANZ share price.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher amid Suncorp Bank takeover news

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is seeking to acquire the banking operations of Suncorp. But will it be allowed?

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Bank Shares

Could buying Westpac shares at under $22 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on Westpac to achieve good returns?

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Bank Shares

3 Warren Buffett tips on how to invest in ASX 200 banks

| Bernd Struben

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has some handy tips for allaying investor fears surrounding the banking sector.

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Bank Shares

Why was the Westpac share price sold off in March?

| James Mickleboro

March wasn't kind to the shares of Australia's oldest bank.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price crash 7% in March?

| James Mickleboro

Investors will be hoping for better from this banking giant's shares in April after a tough month.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price tank more than 7% in March?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did NAB shares lose so badly to the market last month?

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Bank Shares

Does the Westpac share price fall make it a no-brainer buy?

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons that I think investors should be picking up Westpac shares.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price tumble in March?

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough month for shareholders of Australia's largest bank.

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Bank Shares

The bigger Bendigo Bank dividend is being paid today. Here's the latest

| Monica O'Shea

Get ready, Bendigo Bank dividends are due today

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock UBS says is the most over-priced right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why one name in the banking sector could be particularly overvalued.

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Bank Shares

The biggest ever interim CBA dividend is being paid today. Here's the latest

| James Mickleboro

It's a good day to be a CBA shareholder on Thursday!

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 bank stocks: 'No different' or 'extremely strong'?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for Australian banks.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares worst of the ASX 200 banks following UBS downgrade

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why shares in the regional bank struggled today.

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Bank Shares

Down 10% in a month, what's going on with the Bank of Queensland share price?

| Brooke Cooper

A downturn among bank stocks around the world might have weighed on this ASX 200 constituent.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the ASX 200 bank's latest small business outlook

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s latest small business survey showed owners are already taking steps in anticipation of declining consumer demand.

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Bank Shares

Stay away from this ASX sector (and buy this one instead): expert

| Tony Yoo

One fund manager's warning everyone to reduce their exposure to this industry that's dominant in the Australian market.

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Bank Shares

If I buy NAB shares today, what could my returns be in a year's time?

| James Mickleboro

Is it worth investing in this banking giant's shares right now? Here are the numbers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own CBA shares? This could be the banking major's next acquisition

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are in focus amid news of a potential acquisition on the horizon.

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Bank Shares

Is right now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why some banks could be opportunities at the current price.

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Dividend Investing

Investing in ASX 200 banks for dividends? Read this

| Bernd Struben

With numerous banks in the United States and Europe under intense selling pressure, just how safe are ASX 200 bank…

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Bank Shares

Banking crisis 'clearly not over': ANZ

| Tristan Harrison

There could be more pain ahead for the banking sector.

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Bank Shares

A director is buying up CBA shares. Should you?

| Brooke Cooper

Does CBA's quality really justify its valuation?

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Bank Shares

Best ASX 200 bank share to buy now: ANZ vs Westpac

| James Mickleboro

Which of these big four banks could be the one to buy right now?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares lift despite Deutsche Bank stock tumble

| Bernd Struben

Deutsche Bank is the latest European bank to come under selling pressure amid global liquidity concerns.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This regional bank has named its new leader.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for $250 in monthly passive income from ANZ shares

| Bernd Struben

ANZ increased its full year dividend payouts in 2022.

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