recession-proof businesses

A stock that does well when the rest of the market tanks -- that's the appeal of Annaly Capital management. While other stocks wilt under the heat of unemployment and an uncertain economy, Annaly thrives under these conditions. Then there's the company's dividend yield: a cool 14.2%.

You might be able to count the number of steps you take on the newly unveiled 5th Generation iPod Nano, but you certainly can't spin records on it. The retro "feel" and iconic static sound has music lovers flocking to vinyl albums (you know, those REALLY big circle things children of the 70s and...