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Nothing says "we're in a recession" like eating a bowl of Cheerios for dinner. As more families turn to cheap staples such as cereal, yogurt and soup, General Mills is cashing in. While net income dropped 3.6% last quarter, the Golden Valley, Minn-based food processor beat forecasts and raised next year's earnings outlook.
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Nothing says "we're in a recession" like eating a bowl of Cheerios for dinner. As more families turn to cheap staples such as cereal, yogurt and soup, General Mills is cashing in. While net income dropped 3.6% last quarter, the Golden Valley, Minn-based food processor beat forecasts and raised next year's earnings outlook.
NEXT: The biggest losers
Last updated October 13 2008: 4:43 PM ET