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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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3 financial decisions you'll regret in retirement

| Carin Pickworth

Smart investors still make mistakes, just ask Warren Buffet, who declared that while most successful people don’t mention their financial…

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3 S&P/ASX 200 stocks the "buy on a low" mentality doesn't apply to

| Carin Pickworth

Is there ever any exception to the "buy on a low sell on a high" rule?

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5 broker-backed small-to-mid-caps for your watchlist

| Carin Pickworth

Big name brokers Wilsons Asset Management has named 5 small-to-mid-cap stocks on their radar

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This bank could top Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) record $700m fine

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) could pay nearly twice Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) fine if it is…

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Broker warns Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is a dead-cat bounce

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) may be regaining favour but Morgan Stanley doesn't think its revival…

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares hit a 52-week low: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price in the buy zone or is it too soon to invest?

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Here's why I don't invest in bank shares like Westpac Banking Corp

| Matt Brazier

The banks pay high dividends but are they sustainable?

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Why I'm holding off buying Commonwealth Bank (CBA:ASX) shares

| Matthew Breen

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA:ASX) shares a buy for dividends and growth?

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As a prospective first home buyer, I don't want a housing crash

| Tristan Harrison

A housing crash would not do anyone any good.

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The Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank (ASX:CYB) share price climbs on Virgin Money merger

| Tommaso Autorino

CYBG PLC/IDR UNRESTR (ASX:CYB) and Virgin Money UK are about to merge. Here are the details…

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Australia and New Zealand Bank (ASX:ANZ) to face criminal cartel charges

| Tom Richardson

The lawyers will be working through lunch at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) today.

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Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX: VCX) announces $1 billion of asset sales

| Kevin Gandiya

This move may help Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX: VCX) to counteract against the "Amazon effect"

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Investors unperturbed by whistle-blower reports on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)

| Carin Pickworth

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have kicked off the trading week up despite news of the bank’s wealth management arm…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia agrees to $700 million AUSTRAC fine

| Tom Richardson

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) wants to draw a line under its own money laundering scandal.

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Shares in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) tumble on criminal charges

| Brendon Lau

Potential charges against Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have two deeper implications that may not yet be obvious…

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ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) offloads another asset: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has announced the sale of yet another asset. Is it time to snap…

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is betting $9 billion on this global trend

| Kevin Gandiya

How Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) is addressing what Elon Musk calls "the biggest problem we need solve on earth…

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High profile analyst weighs in on whether the banks are a "buy"

| Rosemary Steinfort

A high profile banking analyst has upgraded the banking sector to market weight.

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The dividend shares I'd buy for income right now

| Stewart Vella

When investing for income the strength of earnings, payout ratio, and maturity of the business are important considerations. Here are…

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Should you buy ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) shares this week?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares this week? One leading broker thinks you should...

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Only 1 in 2 Sydney homes sell at auction as price crash warning lights flash red

| Tom Richardson

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is near multi-year lows.

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Is it safe to buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen 15% from its high. Is it safe to buy the banking…

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Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy after selling its Cambodian bank?

| Tristan Harrison

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is interesting for income investors.

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Why Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are down 4% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen 4% today after going ex-dividend for its interim pay out...

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Top broker warns big bank margins have peaked and are set to fall from here

| Brendon Lau

One of the most important bank valuation metrics is flashing red just as investors are trying to come to terms…

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Why I'm avoiding big 4 bank shares

| Dave Gow

Near multi-year lows are the likes of National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) a good buy?

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Why this bank stock is facing a big crash today

| Brendon Lau

The share price of CYBG PLC/IDR UNRESTR (ASX: CYB) will be tested this morning even as the UK bank reported…

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares for its huge dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares for its huge dividend and attractive valuation? I think so...

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Should you ignore the ~9% yield offered by the big banks?

| Brendon Lau

The yields and valuation on big bank stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) have not looked this good…

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Is National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) the next to face regulatory trouble?

| Brendon Lau

It may not only be Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) that's tarred by money laundering issues as reports that…

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Here's one way of finding great investments

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out the qualitative factor that could have helped you find companies with returns over 70%

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Suncorp Group Ltd is the first bank to lower investor mortgage rates

| Rosemary Steinfort

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) lowers investor mortgage rates after the removal of the 10% cap.

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has sunk notably lower following its quarterly update. Should you invest?

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Are the top ASX bank shares too cheap to ignore?

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out whether bank shares are worth investing into at current prices

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Is the Macquarie Group Ltd share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price has done very well.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a disappointing quarter profit

| Tristan Harrison

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has reported a fall in profit.

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This bank plans to grow 50% via acquisition when the big four are shedding assets

| Brendon Lau

CYBG PLC/IDR UNRESTR (ASX: CYB) is bucking the trend with a bold acquisition of Virgin Money (UK) that will dramatically…

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Are listed investment funds the right investment for you?

| Carin Pickworth

We drag the microscope over 3 investment fund investment options listed on the ASX.

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Fitch Ratings revise their outlook on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to negative

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why Fitch Ratings announced a negative outlook on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)

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Westpac Banking Corp reports strong first-half result

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could climb higher today after the release of a strong half-year result...

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