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Is NAB rising to the challenge?
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Is NAB rising to the challenge?
NAB’s profit falls year on year and the shares drop.
Nathan Zaia | 19 February 2025
Why ASX miners will handily beat banks in the long-term
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Why ASX miners will handily beat banks in the long-term
After a stellar run for banks, investors are wondering whether they can continue their outperformance or if a rotation into miners is imminent....
James Gruber | 05 February 2025
5 red flags that may suggest a company in decline
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5 red flags that may suggest a company in decline
Great companies can become merely good or even below average. Here is how I'd go about avoiding situations like this.
James Gruber | 18 September 2024
The world’s most expensive bank reports earnings
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The world’s most expensive bank reports earnings
Has the share price run too far or is there room for further gains?
Nathan Zaia | 15 August 2024
Why did ANZ buy Suncorp Bank?
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Why did ANZ buy Suncorp Bank?
Nathan Zaia discusses the rationale and impact of ANZ's Suncorp Bank purchase.
Joseph Taylor | 10 July 2024
Can big four bank dividends and buybacks keep growing?
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Can big four bank dividends and buybacks keep growing?
Share buybacks and special dividends were a feature of bank earnings this month. Could more capital returns be in store for big four shareholders?
Joseph Taylor | 21 May 2024
Is CBA attractive after earnings?
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Is CBA attractive after earnings?
The shares of Australia’s largest bank have risen 20% in the last year.
Nathan Zaia | 10 May 2024
ANZ Group and Suncorp: Deal nearly done
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ANZ Group and Suncorp: Deal nearly done
Our view of the potential acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm by ANZ.
Nathan Zaia | 20 February 2024
Bank results: the winners and losers
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Bank results: the winners and losers
Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia explains how the banks did and what the future holds.
James Gruber | 26 November 2023
Can ANZ’s “strategic win” sustain margin pressure?
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Can ANZ’s “strategic win” sustain margin pressure?
The bank has lifted home loan growth above its peers but has this come at a cost to its margins and dividend growth.
Christine St Anne | 14 November 2023