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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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Bitcoin just found Goldman Sachs as a powerful supporter who's also its worst enemy

| Brendon Lau

Bitcoin bulls rejoice! The bounce in the price of the Bitcoin is now supported by news that one of the…

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AMP Limited appoints ex-CBA CEO David Murray as its new Chairman

| Tristan Harrison

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has appointed David Murray as its new Chairman.

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Macquarie Group Ltd shares print record high on $2.6 billion profit

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) continues to offer a good mix of value, growth and yield.

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| James Mickleboro

Has the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price bottomed?

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Can the National Australia Bank Ltd. results get the bank bulls charging?

| Brendon Lau

Bank bulls will be pleased with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) results as management seems surprisingly upbeat as they pulled…

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National Australia Bank Ltd to sell wealth management business

| Rosemary Steinfort

The highlight of National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) results for 1H18 that were released today are the exiting of the…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia loses 19.8 million customer account records

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the banking giant admitted to…

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Why Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia shares are down despite a $100m share buy back

| Kevin Gandiya

Can Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) overcome its challenges?

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Macquarie thinks Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares can outperform

| Gabriella Hold

Despite a tricky first-half result, continued buybacks and higher dividends make Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) look attractive…

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Why regulators roasted Commonwealth Bank of Australia again

| Tommaso Autorino

APRA’s inquiry into Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) sheds light on the lender’s approach to compliance.

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3 things you need to know about Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's profit results

| Brendon Lau

The market is relieved that Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) posted a respectable increase in cash profit…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group earnings preview

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) will report its half-year results on Tuesday. Here's what the market is expecting...

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Big banks face $20bn wipe-out on property slump: Fitch

| Brendon Lau

A sharp housing market correction could erase 40% of the operating profits from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the…

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Citibank says buy big bank stocks for their lack of growth

| Brendon Lau

When can you move forward by standing still? When you are a big bank stock, according to Citigroup who thinks…

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Westpac Banking Corp shares hit by UBS downgrade

| Rosemary Steinfort

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares were down nearly 4% yesterday due to concerns over its mortgage book. 

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What to watch in next May's bank reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Investors will be walking a tightrope as the May bank reporting season kicks off in a few days. This is…

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Short interest in the big banks have doubled but guess which is the most shorted bank?

| Brendon Lau

Short sellers have been targeting the big banks and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) has become the most shorted stock…

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How safe is my money in Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has fallen to a more than two-year low as it tried to…

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APRA-cadabra: Can the regulator banish Australia's falling house prices?

| Tom Richardson

Will APRA be a knight in shining armour riding to the rescue of Australia's national obsession?

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares push higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has pushed higher on Tuesday...

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Citi deliver its verdict on Bank of Queensland Limited shares

| Gabriella Hold

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares up more than 2% as Citi reinstates coverage with “Neutral” rating and warnings about…

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Is this the time to dump resource stocks for the big banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Brendon Lau

The share price gap between the big banks and large cap resource stocks just narrowed - prompting investors to question…

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Royal Commission trumps rising rates risk for banks

| Tom Richardson

The banks are getting a regulatory roasting. Is it time to jump ship?

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Morgans says AMP Limited shares are a "Buy"

| Gabriella Hold

Broker says that AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) still represents long-term value but regulatory risks abound in the wake of the wealth.…

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Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price has been a big mover on Monday. Here's what you need…

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Australia & New Zealand Bank flags $50 million Royal Commission cost

| Tom Richardson

Legal bills are adding up for Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ).

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NAB announces 2 large cost items that will hurt its HY report

| Tristan Harrison

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) announces significant items for its HY report.

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A 4 step plan to obtaining better financial advice

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Given the Royal Commission news this week I have four tips to take charge of your financial future.

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Brokers stand by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 despite insurance scandal

| Carin Pickworth

CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX:CYB) shares up in midst of insurance scandal.

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Brokers are downgrading Bank of Queensland Limited

| Carin Pickworth

Broker downgrades are in for Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ).

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Broker tips Commonwealth Bank of Australia to undertake $5bn+ share buyback

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) may find support from a potential share buyback from the bank. Here's what…

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Should you sell some bank shares after the Royal Commission?

| Rosemary Steinfort

Holding nearly 30% of the market in five share holdings spells danger. 

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Is Perpetual Limited in the bargain bin?

| Carin Pickworth

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) bottoms out at 52-week low

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price could rise on plans to sell Colonial First State

| Brendon Lau

Australia's largest listed bank has announced it will spin-off its investment management business CFSGAM into a new listed company on…

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Bank of Queensland Limited reports $182 million first half profit

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be one watch on Tuesday after the regional bank released its…

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Is the ANZ share price a buy for its 8.55% yield?

| Tristan Harrison

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is an interesting opportunity.

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What to expect when the Bank of Queensland Limited releases its results this week

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out what shareholders will be looking out for when the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) releases its results this…

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Is the National Australia Bank Ltd share price a buy for its 9.85% yield?

| Tristan Harrison

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is getting lower.

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Could Woolworths Group Ltd be a threat to Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Brendon Lau

This could be the perfect time for Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) to launch banking services in direct competition to the…

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Westpac Banking Corp's crackdown on 'liar loans' could threaten your bank dividends

| Brendon Lau

Reports that Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) will put loan applications under a microscope are likely to prompt analysts to relook…

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