10 Stocks That Went Up During The 2008 Crash

7. Lincoln Education Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC)

Lincoln is evidence that the earlier entry of Career Education Corporation was the rule, rather than exception to the fact that for profit educational institutions tend to do well in a recession, because of the fear inculcated in the masses that they’ll only be able to get jobs if they possess a degree.

6. Monro, Inc (NASDAQ: MNRO)

Another industry which made great strides during the 2008 recession was the automotive repair parts industry. As going to the repair shop became more expensive for the general population, they started preferring carrying out their own repairs, which in turn resulted in a boom for companies which sold repair parts, a boom which Monro was able to take full advantage.