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flag Australia’s stock market lagged global peers in 2025 due to overreliance on banks and mining, weak earnings, and low tech exposure, despite potential for rebound in 2026.

flag The Australian share market underperformed global peers in 2025 due to heavy reliance on banks and mining, which make up nearly half the ASX 200, while tech—key to global gains—accounts for just 3%. flag Weak earnings, declining profits for three years, and high valuations amid domestic and Chinese economic pressures weighed on performance. flag Despite modest gains in financials and materials, investor sentiment shifted toward riskier, more dynamic markets. flag Concerns grew over concentration, highlighted by a 20% drop in CBA’s share price after hitting $300 billion. flag UBS forecasts stronger mining profits and earnings growth in 2026, potentially sparking a rebound, with some analysts noting the ASX’s stability could offer an advantage if tech markets face volatility.

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