#2. Marvel Entertainment (MVL)

Industry: Recreational Products
Risk Category: Conservative

The Iron Man movie sure was a superhero to investors in this entertainment company! The comic-book franchise Marvel has branched out into movies, video games and much more with great success. On November 4, Marvel reported a whopping 42% surprise as it posted earnings per share of 64 cents compared to forecasts of just 45 cents a share. This company is clearly trending up, cashing in on as consumers look to escape from their troubles in the relatively affordable entertainment of a movie or a video game.