Last month we predicted ten companies and industries that would actually come out as recession winners (crazy, right?). It's time to check on how our predictions are doing! (Hint: f'in awesome):

Just a few of our winners:

• Netflix: Profit was up 45% in the fourth quarter.
• McDonald's: Opening 650 new restaurants.
• Spam: Parent company Hormel is "Enjoying Growth in a Slowing Economy!"
• Wal-Mart: Hey they're not doing too bad at all!
• Campbell Soup: They're a blue chip stock!

Anecdotal evidence also indicates that Crystal meth dealers and Online porn are doing just as well as expected. [Previously]

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