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The size of the commodity rally itself has got to the stage where it is beginning to weigh on investor sentiment. In these volatile times the recent rally is beginning to create downside risk.

Surging oil prices continue to lift global investor sentiment and risk appetites. Australian shares are set to rise again today, adding to the 6.5% gain over the last two weeks. European shares rose, US indices climbed the wall of worry, and iron ore, aluminium and copper tracked higher still.

With the election set for July 2, we have to accept the effect that unions, the banking regulator and the property market have on our economic growth.

We maintain a buy and are comfortable with the long term goals and projects NTC is chasing.

Finish off the super year with care - getting your contributions right is critical.

Any tax changes in the Budget need to be framed against a drop in real salary income for the average earner.

This week we look at Whitehaven Coal, Lovisa, Amcor, Qantas and Transurban.

Lithium and portfolio updates.

In a reversal of the themes that plagued Australian shares over the first quarter, all indicators are flashing green for the local share market today.

Wilson Asset Management, Budget 2016 and more.

China consumer stocks have been hit with regulatory risk...but there may be long term opportunities.

Geoff Wilson's team turn their sights to large caps in this latest offering on the LIC smorgasboard.

It will stay in the portfolio for the dividend yield, but we're factoring in the short term risks.

The failure of the Doha meeting raises a conundrum for oil traders. Majority analyst opinion and commentary leading into the meeting was that a production freeze was unlikely and would make little difference to the market even if it was achieved.

In the absence of any significant surprises from China, today seems likely to be a day of consolidation for the ASX 200. Other markets are pausing with some signs of profit taking.