Which companies will be benefiting from the credit crunch?

**Mich the Tester** · 20 January 2009, 15:32

20 digit calculator salesmen.

**Gordon Brown** · 20 January 2009, 15:32

2). Public sector.

**Solidec** · 20 January 2009, 15:45

The competitors of those firms that have gone into administration.

HMV is a sound bet for the mid-term, although I think that boat has sailed. As soona s Zavvi announced administration was the time to buy.

Pharmaceuticals, because most meds are paid for by government and people always need their repeat prescription meds. Pharma is always seen as a safe haven in recessions.

American Biotech firms will be a MAJOR bull market I believe, with the Stem Cell research finally given the nod after bushes 8 years of vetoes.

**thelace** · 20 January 2009, 16:09

Soup Kitchens

**Liability** · 20 January 2009, 16:12

Fast Food Outlets, Cash Converters and similar ilk, Pawn Brokers, Car Hire places,

**DaveB** · 20 January 2009, 16:15

Down market supermarkets.

Lidle, Aldi, Netto, Iceland.

Even if they are poor, people need to eat.

**minestrone** · 20 January 2009, 16:17

Bookies, always do a good turn when times are tough.

**Sysman** · 20 January 2009, 16:20

Originally posted by Money Money Money View Post

1) Debt collectors

Yep.

2) Accountancy firms which get appointed as Official Receivers. You can rest assured that they will charge top whack and don't have to face rate cuts themselves.

**swamp** · 20 January 2009, 16:21

Originally posted by Liability View Post

Car Hire places

Not sure about car hire.

Which companies will be benefiting from the credit crunch?