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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.

Featured Articles

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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

The CBA share price has soared 8% in a week. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares are on fire today...

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Bank Shares

Bargain buy? Broker tips Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price to rise 37%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this bank share could be a buy...

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price has gone nowhere in 10 months… time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares: buy or sell?

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price a buy? Top broker expects sector-leading earnings growth

| Tristan Harrison

A top broker thinks that NAB can deliver pleasing profit growth.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price has toppled 16% in 15 years. Have the dividends been worth the pain?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much do ANZ shareholders rely on dividends for their returns?

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Bank Shares

Why has the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price climbed 7% so far this month?

| Bernd Struben

The big bank has benefited from a strategic divestment earlier this month.

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Bank Shares

Why this broker has big doubts over Westpac's (ASX:WBC) cost cutting plans

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac going to fall short of targets?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's why the bank's boss is 'very optimistic' for 2022

| Bernd Struben

Unemployment could fall to 50-year lows in 2022.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has lost half its value in 15 years. How is the bank's turnaround strategy going?

| Zach Bristow

Here we take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price the cheapest bank to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Westpac be the cheapest bank to look at?

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank is this brokers top pick

| Zach Bristow

Could it be the year for NAB in 2022?

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) boss says this presents 'a lot of opportunity' for the bank

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA's chief executive is feeling the green wave...

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Bank Shares

ANZ has the largest ASX big four bank dividend yield right now. What?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ doesn't lead the ASX banking sector by too many metrics. But dividends is one.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price the best bank idea for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac is expected to pay a large yield in FY22.

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Bank Shares

Top broker says NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has 20% upside. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

NAB is this broker's top pick amongst the Aussie banks for 2022.

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price trails benchmarks, melts to another 52-week low

| Zach Bristow

Another day, another 52-week low for the banking major. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) dividend. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are eyeing off the company's latest dividend.

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Dividend Investing

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has only gained $3 in 12 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have NAB's payouts been worth the wait?

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price getting battered more than the other banks this week?

| Zach Bristow

Why is ANZ copping the brunt of market weakness this week?

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Broker Notes

Here's how this top broker values the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price

| James Mickleboro

How do you value CBA's shares?

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Broker Notes

Can this ASX 200 bank share flame 20% higher?

| Zach Bristow

ASX 200 shares are on the down this year, with the banking sector showing mixed results.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price lag the other banks in February

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ came last out of the big four in February...

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price smash the other banks in February?

| Brooke Cooper

February was a good month for the Westpac share price. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

Here's how the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price performed in February

| Bernd Struben

Banks are eyeing the prospects of higher interest rates in the year ahead.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's the bank's latest move to 'better prepare for future growth'

| Monica O'Shea

What changes is ANZ making to its business structure and executive team?

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) doubles down on 'core business' with $1.8 billion sale

| Mitchell Lawler

$1.8 billion going straight into the piggy bank...

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank has been ruffling some customer feathers

| Monica O'Shea

What is bothering some NAB customers?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CBA (ASX:CBA) is 'on its way back'

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank could be in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is slipping today

| Aaron Teboneras

Suncorp has already received more than 5,000 claims as a result of the rain and flood event unfolding on Australia's…

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares? Here's the latest on the bank's cost-cutting crusade

| Monica O'Shea

Westpac plans to lose 20% of its marketing department...

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Bank Shares

Bad ATM? The ANZ share price was hammered more than any other ASX 200 bank today

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened to ANZ today? We take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

'Rapidly evolving': CBA (ASX:CBA) boss warns of continued volatility amid Russia fears

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the bank's boss is keeping a close eye on Europe.

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Bank Shares

Up 11% in two weeks. What's been driving the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price lately?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been boosting the bank's stock lately.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX: CBA) shares? Here's how the bank is pushing its 'green' and ESG investment products

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest way CBA is advertising its sustainable finance offerings.

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Bank Shares

Should you be buying ASX 200 bank shares in February?

| Bernd Struben

Higher rates can increase banks' lending margins.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares have been punished, but experts are now bullish

| Tony Yoo

The big bank has struggled the past few years, but shareholders could enjoy a boom 2022 if the experts are…

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Bank Shares

Why NAB (ASX:NAB) has been losing market share, but its shares are set to soar

| Tony Yoo

The stock price for this big bank has been disappointing for 2 decades, but multiple analysts reckon it's ready for…

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Earnings Results

Judo (ASX:JDO) share price lifts on bullish guidance

| Bernd Struben

The bank is forecasting strong business credit growth.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has gained less than $4 in 10 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do the bank's dividends measure up? We take a closer look.

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 big-cap ASX shares that even this small-cap expert recommends

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou reveals the two large companies that even a small-stock fundie holds.

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