Stocks that win when families stay home

Courtesy MSN Money Latest Articles  Tue, 07/01/2008 - 23:01

High gas prices are keeping many of us close to home this summer. Here's a look at the 'staycation' economy and the companies likely to benefit, like Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and Great Wolf Resorts.

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