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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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ASX bank stocks: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect over the next 12 months.

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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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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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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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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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