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Sticking With Dougnuts

But in a recession, some products emerge as particularly popular, and right now that includes doughnuts. Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme has seen its stock rise 56 percent in the just the last four weeks.

Experts say that in the midst of hard times, it's those little luxuries like doughnuts that people just don't want to give up.

ABC News' Alice Gomstyn contributed to this report.

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