— by Mitchell Clark, B. Comm. When it comes right down to it, it's better to have all the economic shakedowns happen all at once — as quickly as possible. This year, 2009, is the year for restructuring. From housing to banking to manufacturing, the only way to…

Just last week I talked about the continued economic recovery in Japan and how it has benefited the stock markets and consumer spending. Japan is the second-largest economy in the world, with an estimated 2006 GDP at $4.218 trillion. The country's jobless rate fell to 3.7% in June…

Japan continues to show signs of sustained growth in its economy. The strong upward trend of the benchmark Nikkei 225 remains positive. The barometer of large-cap performance in Japan touched a multi-decade high of 18,300.40 in late February, prior to some selling, but the trend has been steadily…

After a weaker than expected December employment report revealed that the U.S. economy is not creating enough new jobs, the NASDAQ and the Dow moved lower. About time too. Both indices seem to be on fire in this New Year, leaping forward on up days and barely sinking…

Well it is that time again, another year over and a new one has begun. I hope everyone is re-energized and ready for another year of profit making and profit taking. I'm ready to lay it on the line, stick my neck out and provide you, dear reader…