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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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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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Should you still buy shares in the big 4 banks?

| Andrew Mudie

The recent banking inquiry shows that our banks are under more pressure than ever!

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Melbourne apartments riskier than Sydney

| Mike King

Melbourne apartments more at risk of seeing negative equity than Sydney says Moody's

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Is Westpac Banking Corp's dividend the best of the big four banks?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are expected to pay a fully franked 6.2% in FY 2017. Is this the best…

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What the banking inquiry means for shareholders

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The big bank CEOs are contrite, but the banks are probably safe...

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Bank of Queensland Limited shares sink on profit result: What you need to know

| Christopher Georges

Is Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) a buy after its FY 2016 result?

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The bull case for Macquarie Group Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in 2016.

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Could Deutsche Bank trigger GFC II?

| Tom Richardson

Deutsche Bank's trouble are bringing back painful memories for hedge funds and investors.

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Will Westpac Banking Corp cut its dividend and raise capital?

| Mike King

Will Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) follow ANZ's lead and cut its dividend to retain capital?

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Why the funds management industry faces big trouble

| Rachit Dudhwala

An S&P report reveals fund managers may be at risk.

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Australia's property markets are getting hotter

| Mike King

Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne remain strong

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd shares look an attractive buy

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) updated the market today.

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House prices are zooming

| Mike King

Sydney and Melbourne home values are up by more than 5% in the past 3 months

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Platinum Asset Management Limited takes it to the shorts

| Tom Richardson

The Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) share price is flying today.

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Here's how Westpac Banking Corp aims to disrupt the mortgage brokers

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has made an investment in rising fintech company uno in the hope of disrupting the mortgage…

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Australia's banks are slashing mortgage discounts

| Mike King

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) follows the lead of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and cuts discounts to new mortgage customers

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When the banks could cut their dividends to zero

| Mike King

Only small falls in capital could see the big four banks slash their dividends

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Why your big bank shares are falling in 2016

| Tom Richardson

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) remain under share price pressure.

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares going back to $33?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are having a great day today. Could they be on their way to $33?

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Why I'm bullish about Insurance Australia Group Ltd's dividend prospects

| Robert Stephens

Insurance Australia Group Ltd’s (ASX:IAG) income potential is high in my view.

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Look out savers! Big four banks cut term deposit rates

| Mike King

Is it time to invest your cash elsewhere?

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2 reasons I think AMP Limited shares are a buy

| Robert Stephens

Here are 2 reasons to buy AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares.

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Why I think Suncorp Group Ltd is a must-have income stock

| Robert Stephens

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) offers stunning income prospects in my view.

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Top broker slaps $28.50 price target on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| James Mickleboro

Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) the best option for investors in the banking sector?

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Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group the best bank to buy for dividends?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is an option for income investors.

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US hedge funds sue big 4 banks: What it means for shareholders

| Mike King

Could the banks be forced to hand over billions in legal settlements?

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Why you should take another look at Suncorp Group Ltd

| Robert Stephens

This company has a favourable risk/reward ratio.

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Challenger Ltd shares soar on blockbuster annuity sales

| Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd's (ASX:CGF) annuity sales are on fire.

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3 ASX shares that could be huge bargains

| Christopher Georges

Investors looking for bargains might want to consider shares like Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Buy, Sell or Hold: Australia's big four banks

| Mike King

Should investors buy shares in the banks, sell out or hang on?

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Can National Australia Bank Ltd maintain its giant dividend?

| Tom Richardson

Is National Australia Bank Ltd's (ASX: NAB) dividend too good to be true?

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One stock I think you should buy and hold for the next decade

| Robert Stephens

Will this company deliver stunning long term returns?

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4 stocks better than the banks

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Yield and growth can still be found outside of the big four banks.

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Here's why you should hold onto your Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Rachit Dudhwala

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) reports another record breaking result.

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Should you hold onto your Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| James Mickleboro

Following announcements from two of the big four banks this week. Is it safe to hold onto your Westpac Banking…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports record profit, but are its shares a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) achieved a record profit result in FY16

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Fund manager says avoid the big banks and buy these 4 big defensives

| James Mickleboro

According to Jason Beddow from Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) investors should forget the banks and focus on Sydney Airport Holdings…

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Australia & New Zealand Banking Group profit dips, regulatory outlook toughens

| Tom Richardson

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares edged higher today.

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This 5.2% yield might not be around much longer

| Robert Stephens

Buying this 5.2% yielding stock could be a good idea.

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Auction clearance rates hit 2016 record high

| Mike King

Are property prices headed higher as clearance rates soar?

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd lifts dividend, is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) reported solid full year results and increased its dividend. Should income investors buy?

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