Even in a tough economy, some companies are doing very well largely because they make your life a little better.
Even in recessionary times people still love to watch movies.
Lots of us watch them at home to save money.
And that's good news for Netflix, the Silicon Valley dot com DVD renter which has seen profits soar lately, even while the overall economy sinks.
Hundreds of thousands of new subscribers joined up over the last three months, making Netflix a recession-beater.
"People are enjoying watching movies at home, Netflix enables that conveniently. One of the reasons we've seen strong growth over the years," Netflix Steve Swasey said.
Also selling well in tough times, video games and chocolate.
Hershey's profit up too seems like there are certain things we just won't do without even while we cut back.
Fast food is still selling, keeping McDonalds' profits up.
And while we're at it coffee anyone?
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